Principal's Message by Alex Ramsvig, HS Principal
Aloha All,
With all students back on campus and doing well, I can say with confidence, that overall, our I-Term was once again a great success! Students, parents, teachers and our community members have filled my inbox (and ears) with great reviews about our experiences. Students have now started a carefully considered process of reflection which will take place over the next few Advisory periods. While reflection can jokingly be considered an overused word in the IB, it also is a key component of some of the deepest and long-lasting learning.
Parent, student, and faculty surveys are also being administered seeking feedback on areas we can improve on for next year. Please also feel free to provide any feedback you have as we are already in the initial planning phase for next year.
A few additional I-Term highlights:
Have a great weekend!
UPCOMING DIPLOMA PROGRAMME EVENTS
DP Parent Survival Training Please join Melissa Handy and Lindsey Schiffler today, January 23rd in the Wang Auditorium from 6-7:30 p.m. This event is for LJA parents who want to learn more about the DP in terms of marking in the IB and Internal Assessments. Even if you didn't attend the first two dates in the series, you are welcome to attend. No RSVP needed!
Sophomores and Parents of Sophomores: Please join us next Tuesday, January 28th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Wang auditorium for an information session about the IB Diploma Programme. Topics will include: academic advantages of the DP program, course selection advice, and requirements as well as information from our College Counselor, Scott Liedtke, about the potential for earning scholarships or college credits.
Also, DP teachers from each subject will be available before and after the presentation to answer course-specific questions.
Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP HERE by TODAY at 5pm.
I-Term 2020 Parent Survey by Christina Hoe, Associate Director of Experiential Learning, Global Citizen Diploma Coordinator
Aloha Le Jardin Families,
We are working to compile student reflections from I-Term and will post a video to share with everyone by February 25th.
JAPANESE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY HIGHLIGHTS by Yoshiko Sensei
Congratulations, 11 new JNHS members!
New members: Larissa Polendey; Melia Swirsky; Pryce Ihu; Katelyn Chong; Alessa Pescatore; Kamalu Park; Seth Young; James Lindell; Max Yamaguchi; Alishya Roman; Dylan Cox
Student Ambassadors: Please make sure to wear your LJA gear and meet at the MS Courtyard by 9:45am this Saturday to guide tours for prospective families. Contact Mrs. Jennifer Souza for more information!
MYP Personal Project Exhibition The Grade 10 Personal Project gives students an opportunity to inquire deeply into a subject of their choice and to create a product or outcome which they can proudly share with their community. Students practice and strengthen their ATL skills, connect classroom learning engagements with personal experience, and develop their own interests for lifelong learning.
Please join us on Wednesday, February 26th from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Wang Auditorium for the Class of 2022's Exhibition celebrating the knowledge, skills and attitudes that helped these students accomplish this year long project.
Light pupus will be served starting at 5:15pm
Announcements & Reminders CALENDARS: JARDIN (Letter day) Calendar 2019-2020 HS IMPORTANT DATES (Subject to change)
Friday, January 24th Report Cards available via ManageBac
Tuesday, January 28th- 10th Grade DP Info Night at 5:30pm in the Wang Auditorium. Please RSVP HERE.
Friday, January 31st- HS Winter Ball- Ko'olau Ballrooms (6:30-10pm) Every student must arrive to dance by 7:00pm
Friday, February 14th- PDD#4 No School for Students
Monday, February 17th- President's Day- No School
10th Gr. Personal Project Exhibition- Wednesday, February 26th 5pm-7:30pm in the Wang Auditorium
Sophomore Lock-In: Thursday, March 5th to Friday, March 6th More Information Coming Soon!
Coffee with the HS Principal: Friday, March 13th 8:15am-9:30am (MS/HS Library)
SPRING BREAK 2020- March 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th
April 10th- Good Friday (No School)
Senior IB Exams- Friday, May 1st-Friday, May 22nd
Monday, May 25th Memorial Day Holiday (No School)
CLASS OF 2020 Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 30th at 5:30pm in the LJA Gymnasium
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- Wednesday, June 3rd
Summer School 2020- Begins Monday, June 15th at 8am HS ADMIN TEAM
261-0707 x7004 HS Dean of Academics & DP Coordinator 261-0707 x2150 Room 407A on the second floor of the HS Building Director of College Counseling 261-0707 x2220 Room 407A on the second floor of the HS Building HS Admin Assistant 261-0707 x1120 Office 2 on the second floor of the HS Building HS CALENDAR
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