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Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!
As we open the 2021-2022 school year on August 3, 2021, the expectation of the Hawaii Department of Education is that all public schools will be fully open for daily, in-person learning. We are excited to reunite with all of our students back on campus beginning on August 3!
As we open the 2021-2022 school year on August 3, 2021, the expectation of the Hawaii Department of Education is that all public schools will be fully open for daily, in-person learning. We are excited to reunite with all of our students back on campus beginning on August 3!
Please read the information below and be sure to check back soon for more important updates as they become available.
Please read the information below and be sure to check back soon for more important updates as they become available.
Drop-Off / Pick-Up Procedures
Drop-Off / Pick-Up Procedures
Please make arrangements to drop off your child no earlier than 7:15 am and pick up no later than 3:00 pm. Our security teams begin and end their supervision at those times.
Please make arrangements to drop off your child no earlier than 7:15 am and pick up no later than 3:00 pm. Our security teams begin and end their supervision at those times.
To facilitate a smooth, safe, and expedient drop-off and pick-up process, we ask that you follow the guidelines outlined below.
To facilitate a smooth, safe, and expedient drop-off and pick-up process, we ask that you follow the guidelines outlined below.
Drop-Off / Pick-Up Areas and Procedures:
Drop-Off / Pick-Up Areas and Procedures:
1. Drop-off and pick-up areas (siblings may use either designated area):
Grade 6: Back parking lot turnaround (via 18th Avenue entrance)
Grade 7/8: Front parking lot (via Kilauea Ave. entrance). There are two drop off areas via the front lot:
You can make a right turn into the driveway after entering the parking lot. Pull forward to the drop off area behind the Library and exit onto 18th Ave. OR …
Pull forward to the front office drop off area
Pick-up/drop-off is also available curbside, along Kilauea Avenue (all grades)
2. During morning ​​​​​​​drop-off, to prevent a backlog on Kilauea Avenue, please pull all the way up to the “DROP OFF HERE” signs before your child exits the vehicle.
2. During morning ​​​​​​​drop-off, to prevent a backlog on Kilauea Avenue, please pull all the way up to the “DROP OFF HERE” signs before your child exits the vehicle.
3. Make a right turn only out of the front parking lot from 7:30 to 8:00 AM and from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. If you need to go Ewa on Kilauea Avenue, please use our driveway that exits on 18th Avenue.
3. Make a right turn only out of the front parking lot from 7:30 to 8:00 AM and from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. If you need to go Ewa on Kilauea Avenue, please use our driveway that exits on 18th Avenue.
4. Parents/guardians should remain in their car when dropping off or picking up their child. Parents are NOT permitted to walk their child to class.
4. Parents/guardians should remain in their car when dropping off or picking up their child. Parents are NOT permitted to walk their child to class.
5. NEW THIS YEAR: For pick-up, place a placard with your child’s first name, last name and grade level in large print on the passenger side of the vehicle dashboard.
5. NEW THIS YEAR: For pick-up, place a placard with your child’s first name, last name and grade level in large print on the passenger side of the vehicle dashboard.
Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and for driving with aloha. If you have any questions, please call our main office at (808)733-4800.
Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and for driving with aloha. If you have any questions, please call our main office at (808)733-4800.
Return to School Q & A
Return to School Q & A
Q: If my child has been vaccinated, will he/she still be required to wear a mask?
Q: If my child has been vaccinated, will he/she still be required to wear a mask?
A: Yes. Correct and consistent mask use is a core essential strategy to help prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 in schools and the community. Despite guidance referring to optional masking when in outdoor settings, KMS maintains a universal masking policy.
Q: With all students returning to campus, will there still be social distancing?
Q: With all students returning to campus, will there still be social distancing?
A: The Hawaii Department of Education guidelines recommend physical distancing in classrooms to the greatest extent possible where mask use is universal. Because mask use while eating or drinking is not possible, students will be distanced (6) six feet to the extent possible at mealtimes.
Q: What if the school needs to close due to a resurgence of COVID-19?
Q: What if the school needs to close due to a resurgence of COVID-19?
A: If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 on a school campus, decisions about closing school facilities will be communicated with parents and the school community. In the event of a long-term school closure, KMS may shift to a distance learning format.
Q: Will KMS be having any sports this school year?
Q: Will KMS be having any sports this school year?
A: KMS plans to resume sports this year, following all Department of Health guidelines. More information will be shared at a later date.
Q: Will distance learning be an option?
Q: Will distance learning be an option?
A: Kaimuki Middle students will attend school in person for SY 2021-22. Generally, distance learning will not be available for students, with the exception of a case with an extraordinary circumstance. Any request due to extenuating circumstances will be addressed by the school administration on a case-by-case basis.
Q: If my child needs support with the transition back to in person school, who should I contact?
Q: If my child needs support with the transition back to in person school, who should I contact?
A: Kaimuki Middle School is planning for a transition period to help support all students as they return to school this year. We recognize that there may be academic, social, and emotional challenges for some students as they transition back to school, especially for those who have not physically been on a school campus in over a year. If you or your child should need more personal support as they re-engage with peers, teachers, and the structure of in-person learning, please reach out to his/her counselor or teacher(s).
Reminders for Students Returning to Campus
Reminders for Students Returning to Campus
Wear your school uniform (not PE uniform)
Bring your temporary school ID (you will receive a new one after picture-taking day)
Wear a face mask while on campus
KMS will provide students with a school-issued Chromebook loaner once school begins. No personal student computers from home will be allowed.
Parents and guardians should perform a daily wellness check (see below) at home and to keep any child who has illness symptoms or possible exposure at home. Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe!
Important Back-to-School Information
Important Back-to-School Information
REQUIRED STUDENT FORMS
REQUIRED STUDENT FORMS
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