General Course Catalogue 

Elective Course Registration Forms

WAIAKEA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

 Course Description Manual 

Notice of Language Assistance

CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

Fee Payment and School Uniform Sales

Equal Opportunity

STUDENTS WITHIN THE STEVENSON’S SCHOOL DISTRICT

GEOGRAPHIC EXCEPTION (GE) Application deadline March 1

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

GRADE 6 PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS

GRADE 7 PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS

GRADE 8 PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS

Notice of Language Assistance 

If you have difficulty understanding English, you have the right to receive language assistance at no cost to you. Please contact your school’s principal for more information. 

(Traditional Chinese / 繁體中文) 如果您理解英語有困難，您有權得到免費的語言幫助。 

請聯繫您的學校校長以獲得更多信息。 

(Simplified Chinese / 简体中文) 如果您理解英语有困难，您有权得到免费的语言帮助。 

请联系您的学校校长以获得更多信息。 

(Japanese / 日本語) 英語の理解に困難を覚える方は、無料で言語支援を受ける権利があります。  詳細につきましては学校長にお問合わせください。 

(Hawaiian / ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi) Ina pilikia oe i ka hoomaopopo i ka olelo Pelekania, he kuleana no kou e lawelaweia oe i ke  kokua olelo me ka uku ole. E hui kuka me ke poo kumu o kou kula no kekahi ike hou aku. 

(Korean / 한국어) 영어를 이해하는데 어려움이 있는 경우, 무료로 통역 지원을 받을 권리가 있습니다. 더 자세한 정보는 학교장에게 연락하십시오. 

(Chuukese / Kapasen Chuuk) Ika epwe weires ngonuk omw weweiti fóós un Merika, mi wor omw pwúúng omw kopwe  angei aninnisin aweween fóós esapw kame. Kose mochen kékkééri ewe meinapen ewe sukkun (Principal) ren tichikin  pworausan. 

(Ilokano / Ilokano) Nu narigat mo a maawatan ti Ingles, karbengam nga umawat ti tulong ti lenggwahe ket awan bayad na  dayta a serbisyo. Para ti kanayonan nga impormasyon, mabalin a kontakem ti prinsipal ti eskwelaan yo maipanggep iti  dayta a serbisyo. 

(Samoan / Gagana Samoa) Afai e faigatā ona ē malamalama i le Igilisi, e i ai lau aiā e maua ai le fesoasoani tau gagana  e aunoa ma se tupe e te totogi ina. Fa’amolemole fa’afeso’ota’i le pule o lau aoga mo nisi fa’amatalaga. 

(Tongan / Lea faka-Tonga) Kapau ‘oku faingata’a ke mahino kiate koe ‘a e lea faka-Papalangi, ‘oku ‘i ai ho’o totonu ke ke  ma’u ha tokoni fakatonulea ‘ikai totongi. Kataki ‘o fetu’utaki ki he puleako ki ha toe fakaikiiki ange. 

(Tagalog / Tagalog) Kung nahihirapan kang intindihin ang Ingles, karapatan mong makatanggap ng tulong para sa  lenggwahe at libre ang serbisyong ito. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, maari mong kontakin ang prinsipal ng iyong  paaralan tungkol sa serbisyong ito. 

(Cebuano / Sugboanon) Kon kamo adunay kalisud sa pagsabut sa Iningles, naa moy katungod sa pagdawat sa tabang  sa pinulongan nga walay gasto kaninyo. Palihog kontaka ang prinsipal sa inyong eskwelahan alang sa dugang nga  impormasyon. 

(Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt) Nếu quý vị thấy khó khăn trong việc hiểu tiếng Anh, quý vị có quyền nhận được sự hỗ trợ ngôn  ngữ miễn phí. Vui lòng liên hệ hiệu trưởng của trường quý vị để biết thêm thông tin. 

(Spanish / Español) Si tiene dificultad para entender Inglés, tiene derecho a recibir asistencia lingüística sin costo alguno  para usted. Comuníquese con el director de su escuela para obtener más información. 

(Marshallese / Kajin Majôl) Elaññe ejabwe am melele kajin Pālle, ewōr am jimwe ñan jibañ ko ikijien ukok ilo ejelok  wōnen. Jouj im kōjjelāik lok principle eo an jikuul eo am ñan melele ko rellap lok.

CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION 

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,  ancestry, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, and religion. Please direct inquiries regarding HIDOE nondiscrimination policies as follows: 

Beth Schimmelfennig, Director, Rhonda Wong, Compliance, Aaron Oandasan, Title VI, Toby Yamashiro, Title VII, Nicole  Isa-Iijima, Title IX, Krysti Sukita, ADA/504 

Civil Rights Compliance Branch Hawaii State Department of Education 

P.O. Box 2360 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804                                (808) 586-3322 or relay CRCB@k12.hi.us.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

Waiakea Intermediate School is located in the Hilo/Waiakea District on the Big Island.  It is a middle school of approximately 850 students in  6th, 7th, and 8th grade.  The elementary schools that send their graduates to Waiakea Intermediate are Waiakea Elementary and Waiakeaweana School.  The high school Waiakea Intermediate School graduates attend is Waiakea High School.

School Vision: Prepare each student with the character and skills necessary to thrive in today’s world.

IMPORTANT:  UPDATE YOUR ADDRESS AT YOUR CURRENT DOE SCHOOL

If your child is currently attending a Hawaii Public Elementary School, please make sure your school has your current address in the Student Database.  IMPORTANT NOTE:  All students must have proof of residence in their student files.

To change your address, you must fill out a Student Demographic Change Form (SIS-11 Form) and submit a proof of residence to make updates to your information in the student database.  Stevenson uses the information in the database to send out mid-quarter student reports, report cards, and important school announcements.  Forms can be downloaded off the Waiakea Intermediate School Website: waiakeatitans.org

ELECTIVE COURSE SELECTIONS  FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

Elective Course selection/placement for the next school year will start in January for current Waiakea Intermediate students.  Students will need to select their elective course using the link to the registration Google form before the last day of school in February.

Fee Payment and School Uniform Sales

Schedule Pickup Flyer Information

Current Waiakea Intermediate students will receive next school year’s information with their last Report Card in June. 

It is highly recommended to do the early payment for the student fee and yearbook purchase using the prepayment link on our website, waiakeaititans.org.  You can avoid standing in a long line on the Fee Payment/Uniform Day by dropping off or mailing the payment before the prepayment deadline in July.

Equal Opportunity

Waiakea Intermediate School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

STUDENTS WITHIN THE STEVENSON’S SCHOOL DISTRICT

The State of Hawaii law (Hawaii Revised Statutes, §302A-1143) All persons of school age shall be required to attend the school of the district in which their parent/legal guardian resides.  The residence is determined by the address of the student's parent(s) or "legal" guardian(s).  

Unless plans to move or enroll elsewhere are "definite," all students entering the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade whose parents/legal guardians currently reside in the Waiakea district, or who are already on GE status at Waiakea, must complete a program card to select their courses at Waiakea Intermediate School.

If you do not reside in the Stevenson district, you must have an approved Geographic Exception (GE) application to attend Waiakea Intermediate School.  (See GE application information below)

Parents/Guardians falsifying their addresses will be released to their home district school immediately.

GEOGRAPHIC EXCEPTION (GE) Application deadline March 1

All Parents/Guardians living outside the Stevenson Middle School district must have an APPROVED Geographic Exception (GE) before their child can attend Stevenson MS.  Completed GE applications must be delivered to the receiving school by March 1st  for the upcoming school year.

• Geographic Exception Application Forms are available at any public school or can be downloaded from the DOE Website:  http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/DOE%20Forms/Geographic%20Exception/GERequestForm.pdf

• GE Applications for the next school year are submitted to your Current DOE school (or Home School if not currently attending a DOE school) between January 1 and March 1 of the current school year for the next school year.  Include a stamped self-addressed envelope and proof of residence with your application.  

• If the request is approved, all paperwork must be completed at the receiving school within ten (10) working days from the postmarked date of the decision from the receiving school.

Questions regarding your child's GE application should be directed to the administrator of the receiving school who handles GE requests.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Students transferring from another DOE school should have a physical examination and a tuberculin test on file.  State law requires the following immunizations:  polio, tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis, and varicella, or an appointment to update the necessary immunization.  All students who are entering the school from another state or from a foreign country must have Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) clearance, proof of a physical examination within one year before entering school, and all required immunizations.

All incoming 7th Graders must have a physical exam completed within 12 months of the start of 7th grade.

2 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Required for New DOE Students(7-12) to start.

1 Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV) - Required for New DOE Students(7-12) to start.

1 Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) – Required for New DOE Students(7-12) to start.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the Board of Education Policy 4502, all students in grades six, seven, and eight shall be required to take a full unit of English, Math, Social Studies, and Science.  The student must earn a unit in each core area of English, Math, Social Studies, and Science to earn a promotion to the next grade level.  

GRADE 6 PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS  

1 unit *English  Grade 6        

1 unit   *Math Grade 6         

1 unit *Social Studies Grade 6

1 unit *Science Grade 6        

1/2 unit         Physical Education (one semester)

1/2 unit Health (one semester)

2 unit See grade 6 registration information.

           (if a student requires an EL, SDI or Workshop class elective choices may vary)

GRADE  7 PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS

  1 unit   *English  Grade 7   

1 unit   *Math Grade 7          

1 unit       *Social Studies Grade 7                       

1 unit       *Science Grade 7        

1/2 unit         Physical Education 7 (one semester)

1/2 unit Health (one semester)

2 units        See Grade 7 registration information.

        (if a student requires an EL, SDI or Workshop class elective choices may vary)

GRADE 8 PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS

1 unit *English Grade 8      

1 unit *Math Grade 8; or *Algebra 1        

1 unit *Social Studies Grade 8

1 unit *Science Grade 8         

1/2 unit       Physical Education 8 (one semester)

1/2 unit       BPA - Family Consumer Science (one semester)

1/2 unit       BPA - Shop (one semester)

1/2 unit       Career Pathways (one semester)

1 unit       See Grade 8 registration information

        (if a student requires an EL, SDI or Workshop class elective choices may vary)

*6th & 7th Grade Students failing a core class will be enrolled in credit recovery the following year. Students failing two or more core classes will be retained. Students who can successfully make up Credit during the summer credit recovery program will be placed in their age-appropriate grade level with a credit recovery elective to make up for the two lost credits from the previous year. Students who fail three or more core classes will be retained.

A student needs one unit from each of the four core classes in grades 6, 7, and 8 (total of 12) for promotion to grade 9.

A student who is in jeopardy of failing any core course(s) is urged to speak with their Counselor as soon as possible to review their options.

Upon the completion of any summer school work, the student and/or parent will be held responsible for bringing the final summer report card to the Waiakea Intermediate School Registrar's Office to gain promotion and/or insure proper course credit.