May 2013
Issue 8
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
School Liaison Program Newsletter
Hawaii School Scoop
Inside This Issue
1
Hawaii School Scoop
Teacher’s Contract
2
School Transitions to Hawaii
Interstate Compact on Educational
Opportunities for Military Children
3
Hawaii Enrollment Requirements
MCB Hawaii FAQs
4
Aloha and Welcome,
Welcome to MCB Hawaii School Liaison Program’s summer newsletter. School
Liaisons support Marine Corps families with school aged children during PCS
cycles. This edition focuses on school transitions because more military families
move in the summer months than at any other time of year. Our top priority is to
provide families timely and relevant information so they are equipped to make
the best educational decisions for their children.
In this issue you’ll find information about school enrollment, the Interstate
Compact for Educational Opportunities for Military Children, and the DOE’s
resource for families with college bound students, College Scorecard. We’ve
also included information about the long-awaited teacher’s contract that was
Military OneSource Introduces:
ratified last month. On page 2, you’ll learn a bit about the Hawaiian Islands and
TumbleBooks
MCB Hawaii.
Upcoming Events
College Scorecard
Contact Us
We’re also excited to introduce a new, recurring segment
entitled, MCB Hawaii FAQs on page 3!
You are invited to visit the School Liaison at the Youth Activities Center anytime
M – F, 0800 – 1600. I am proud to serve your family and I look forward to working
with you. Visit us online: http://mccshawaii.com/slp.
Mahalo,
Amy Solomon
The USMC School Liaison Program
School Liaison, MCB Hawaii
(808) 257-2019
[email protected]
is designed to create connectivity
Teacher’s Contract Ratified!
between military parents, schools,
and the Marine Corps.
Our top priority is to provide
parents, students, and educators
timely and relevant information to
enhance learning and promote
academic success.
A New teacher’s contract was ratified in Hawaii on April
17, 2013. The four-year contact provides:
• Annual salary increases
• Supports teachers in improving their effectiveness
• Connects teacher pay to annual performance
evaluations
Teacher
Practice
Student
Outcomes
• Increases time for teacher professional development
Evaluation Design: Each year, teachers will receive
one of four performance ratings based on a new
performance evaluation equally weighted between
teacher practice and student outcomes.
Teacher Practice:
Student Outcomes:
Professionalism
Student Growth
Student Survey
Student Learning Objectives
Classroom Observation
MCB Hawaii SLP Newsletter
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The SL office at MCB Hawaii is located on base at Kaneohe Bay on the Island of Oahu.
Oahu is home to well-known destinations such as; Waikiki beach, Honolulu, and the
North Shore. MCB Hawaii includes seven different locations throughout the state.
Most of our families are stationed at either Kaneohe Bay or Camp H. M. Smith.
Kaneohe Bay is located on the Windward side of Oahu, while Camp H. M. Smith
is located on the Leeward side.
The majority of MCB Hawaii families reside on base at Kaneohe Bay. Manana is the
housing area for Camp H. M. Smith. While the DOE in Hawaii does not allow families
to pre-register their children for school until their arrival, families can update their children’s health records ahead of time. Our
recommendation to inbound families is to schedule an appointment for TB tests and physicals, and to ensure immunizations are up to
date before moving. During the summer it is often difficult to get a medical appointment at the Base Clinic. For more details about
enrollment requirements, health records, and where to download a PDF of the required Student Health Record (Form 14), please
see Hawaii School Enrollment Requirements on page 3.
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children
What is the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children?
The Compact deals with the challenges of military children and their frequent relocations. It
allows for uniform treatment as military children transfer between school districts. Each
member state can elect to adopt the Compact through legislation.
How was the Compact developed?
It was developed by The Council of State Governments’ National Center for Interstate Compacts, the Department of Defense,
national associations, federal and state officials, departments of education, school administrators and military families. Each
member state adopts the Compact through legislation.
What Are Some of the Specific Educational Issues that the Compact Covers?
Enrollment
Educational Records
Immunizations
K & 1st Grade Entrance Age
Placement
and
Attendance
Course & Educational Program Placement
Placement Flexibility
Special Education Services
Absence Related to Deployment Activities
Eligibility
Eligibility for Student Enrollment
Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation
Waiving courses required for graduation if similar course work has been completed
Graduation
Flexibility in accepting state exit or end-of-course exams, national achievement tests, or alternative testing in
lieu of testing requirements for graduation in the receiving state
Allows a student to receive a diploma from the sending school instead of the receiving school
Visit www.mic3.net for more information about the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission.
In 2009, Brig. Gen. (ret) Kathleen F. Berg was appointed as the Hawaii State Commissioner to the
Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
For more information about the ICEOMC in Hawaii, please visit:
http://militaryfamily.k12.hi.us/seminar/interstatecompact
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Hawaii School Enrollment Requirements
MCB Hawaii
1.Health Records: Shots, physical exams, and TB test records must be
transcribed on to Student Health Record, Form 14. For the PDF, visit:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
http://sp.k12.hi.us/pdf/form14StudentHealthRecord.pdf
TB tests
& for
Physicals
Results
TB testsmust
w/in must
12 months
be&done
physicals
be
when
withinregistering!
12 months
□
TB Test with Clearance
□
Physical Examination
□
All Immunizations must be up to date
when registering!
2.Birth Certificate
□
Depends on housing location. The designated or “home”
schools for the locations are outlined below:
Kaneohe Bay Housing
Original, certified copies, or US Passport
3.Proof of Current Address
□
Where will my child attend school?
Rental/mortgage document, orders or base housing notice
Manana Housing
Mokapu Elementary (K-6)
Pearl City Elementary (K-6)
Kailua Intermediate (7-8)
Highlands Intermediate (7-8)
Kalaheo High (9-12)
Pearl City High (9-12)
4.School Records
Individual Education Plan (IEP) (if applicable)
□ Copy of Transcript
□ Latest report card with withdrawal grades
5.Legal Documents (if applicable)
□
□
□
Power of Attorney
Guardianship/Custody Papers
Where will our children go to school if we haven't moved
into an area residence yet?
While your family is living in temporary lodging on base, your
child may be enrolled in the designated or “home” schools
outlined above.
Can I pre-enroll my child prior to my arrival?
No.
Military OneSource Introduces
TumbleBooks
Military OneSource offers online library resources
to help children keep their grades up, research
paper topics, learn to read or just find a gripping
story for a rainy afternoon. This online resource will help
children explore and develop a lifelong love of books and
learning.
At TumbleBook, kids can access hundreds of storybooks and
non-fiction titles. Use the Tumblesearch to search by title,
author, subject, reading level and more. Enjoy illustrated and
animated books that keep kids' attention. TumbleBook offers
puzzles to solve, memory and spelling games to play and videos
to watch as well. Older readers will enjoy all the read-along
books, graphic novels and other e-books found at
TumbleBookCloud. Kids can choose from a wide selection of
young adult/teen fiction, short stories and classics.
All of the books, magazines, and other resources available
through DoD MWR online libraries represent entire new worlds
However, our office recommends downloading a HI DOE
Student Health Record (Form 14) and scheduling an appointment
to update your children’s health records prior to arriving in
Hawaii. Please request that all records be transcribed on to the
form.
To Download a Student Health Record, go to:
http://sp.k12.hi.us/pdf/form14StudentHealthRecord.pdf
What day does school start/end?
For SY 13-14, the first day of school is on August 5th—the last day
is on May 29th.
It is highly recommended that students start
school on Day 1, when possible.
For more information, please visit
http://doe.k12.hi.us/calendars1213/
At what age can my child start Kindergarten?
Birth dates
eligible for K
SY 13-14
SY 14-15+
1/1/08 – 8/1/08
1/1/09 – 7/31/09
8/2/08 – 12/31/08
No JK
Birth dates
eligible for
Junior K
for you and your family to explore—and they're available at no
cost to you. Visit Military OneSource and log in to get started
Is Kindergarten full day?
today!
Yes
Just for kids !
http://www.militaryonesource.mil
How many instructional days are there in a school year?
180 days
Click on Recreation
If you would like to receive a copy of the SLP newsletter and updates, please send an email to:
[email protected]. Be sure to include your name along with your contact information.
MCB Hawaii SLP Newsletter
May 2013
Mokapu Elementary
SCHOOL CALENDAR & EVENTS
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Please visit the Transition Center!
The Transition
1 Day of School
Aug 5
Center is located in P-6, behind the School Office.
Statehood Day
Aug 16
Coordinators are available to answer questions and
Labor Day
Sept 2
help with the transition process. Please contact:
Michelle Euler & Tara Zamora
Transition Coordinators
(808) 254-7969 ext 292
http://mokapu.k12.hi.us
Kailua Intermediate School
Schedule Pick up 7th grade
July 17
Schedule Pick up 8th grade
July 18
Kalaheo High School
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Last names beginning with A-L
Schedule Pick Up for All Students
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Last names beginning with M-Z
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Purchase KIS uniforms from Education Works in Honolulu.
7th Graders - 1st Day of School
Aug 5
8th Graders - 1st Day of School
Aug 6
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Incoming 9th graders & new students:
Be sure to get your picture taken
to receive your Kalaheo Photo ID!
Call 263-1500 for more information
College Affordability and Transparency Center
College Scorecard
College Scorecards in the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and
Transparency Center make it easier for you to search for a college that is a good fit for
you. You can use the College Scorecard to find out more about a college’s affordability
and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend.
For more information please visit:
http://collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard
School Liaison Program
Youth Activities Center
Bldg 6753
Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863-3073
[email protected]
(808) 257-2019
www.mccshawaii.com/slp