Two Ways to Participate 

• Parent Evaluators: Join us at 4:30 p.m. for evaluator check-in. Evaluation rounds begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. You’ll help assess projects using our Haumāna Competencies Rubric and provide encouraging, growth-oriented feedback to students.

• Parent Guests: If you prefer to attend as an observer, please join us at 6:00 p.m. during the final round of presentations.

Your presence as an evaluator or guest strengthens our haumāna’s confidence and reinforces the partnership between home, school, and community.

Fill out our form to be an evaluator or guest for this year's Senior Capstone Project.

More information on the roles 

• Mentors (now through December) support students with feedback, guidance, and pilina throughout their project journey.

  • Expectations for Senior Capstone Mentors:

    • Provide Feedback:
      After each milestone assignment, please use the Win, Wonder, Suggest, Reflect framework to give brief, constructive feedback that will help the student improve and succeed. This feedback will guide them in refining their project and ensuring it meets the highest standards.

    • Offer Guidance:
      Your advice on project development, research, and presentation is crucial. Feel free to share your knowledge and experiences to help them navigate challenges and make informed decisions.

    • Maintain Communication:
      Regular communication is key to a successful mentorship. Please stay in touch with your mentee through email, Zoom, or phone. In-person meetings are not required but can be
      arranged if convenient for both of you.

• Evaluators (Monday, December 8, 2025) participate in our Senior EXPO, helping assess projects aligned to our Portrait of a Graduate traits.

  • Expectations for Senior Capstone Evaluators:

    • Attend the Senior EXPO:
      The EXPO will take place in person on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i campus. You will be assigned to a session block during which you will observe student presentations.

    • Use the Haumāna Competencies Rubric:
      You will evaluate each project based on a rubric aligned to our haumāna competencies, which include leadership, cultural grounding, critical thinking, and contribution to the lāhui. The rubric and evaluation form will be provided in advance and again at check-in.

    • Provide Thoughtful, Constructive Feedback:
      Your reflections and comments offer encouragement and growth opportunities for students. You will have the opportunity to share brief written comments as part of the evaluation form.

    • Recommended Training:
      We offer a short, 30-minute online training session for anyone new to the EXPO or working with Kamehameha students. The training covers how to evaluate projects using our rubric and best practices for interacting with haumāna.

Mahalo nui for your continued aloha and support in shaping the next generation of ʻŌiwi leaders. We can’t wait to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 together.