Principal's Message by Alex Ramsvig, HS Principal
January 28, 2021
Aloha All,
Parents of sophomores will hopefully attend (or have already attended depending on when you read this), our DP parent night. We will work with the students collectively and individually so they better understand the DP program and select the best classes for themselves.
Importantly in this newsletter, please see Christina Hoe's article explaining our decision to move I-Term for the high school. As she explains, we hope that this decision will increase the likelihood of off campus, on island, and even inter-island trips this year, which is looking unlikely in March. I want to thank everyone, again, for their patience and understanding this year as we work to constantly adapt to the changing landscape.
I would also report that many HS teachers are now receiving their second COVID vaccine dose, which will further improve our overall risk landscape.
Have a great weekend!
Alex Ramsvig HS Principal
Christina Hoe Dean of Experiential Education CHANGE IN HIGH SCHOOL I-TERM DATES
We remain fleet footed in our extended pandemic year! Based on recent COVID-19 projections, I-Term in the High School will no longer be held in March. Instead, we are planning for a week in May; final dates will be released by February 19th.
Our goal is to offer a course catalog that allows for diverse experiences that are both immersive and impactful. We feel that pushing to May will give us the best shot at an authentic I-Term, as we expect fewer restrictions to be in place at that time. Please be assured that our seniors are our top priority in our planning. We are working hard to develop various culminating opportunities for the class of 2021 that we hope will leave them especially inspired for their next adventures in life. As always, thank you for your support and flexibility as we continue to build and cultivate our experiential education program. If you have ideas or feel inspired to help lead an I-Term course this year, please contact christina.hoe@lejardinacademy.org
Scott Liedtke
Spring 2021 Season
NACAC Virtual College Fairs
Connect Virtually
Scott
MS Dean of Academics, MYP Rachel Domenic rachel.domenic@lejardinacademy.org Ever wonder what exactly a 6 means on your son or daughter's report card? What does the Approaches to Learning level actually mean? MYP Assessment can sometimes be confusing, as it is quite a different approach from traditional assessments. Rachel Domenic, MYP Coordinator explains it all in a concise 10 minute video. Click HERE to view video.
Amy Manso High School Teacher/Visual Art Congratulations to the following High school students who won Scholastic Art Awards: Zophia, Fiona, Sophia, Ginny, Tabin, Heather, Sarah, Siena and Sydney. This talented group won 4 Gold Key, 3 SIlver Key and 13 Honorable Mention Awards.
Don Dymond Scholarship
Welcoming and casual, the Kalapawai Market and its sister Cafe, located in the heart of Kailua town, embody the values and ethos of its founder, Mr. Don Dymond. In his memory, the Dymond family and many generous donors have established the Don Dymond Scholarship Fund at Le Jardin Academy. In honor of Don, his work ethic, and his commitment to mentor young people in the workplace, this $1,000 award is to acknowledge a LJA student's actual good work, both in school and in the workplace.
Criteria & Requirements:
How to Apply:
Submit the following items to the High School Administrative Assistant at stacey.surina@lejardinacademy.org by February 15.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact stacey.surina@lejardinacademy.org.
10th grade chemistry classes reenacted Rutherford's gold foil experiment to determine the internal structure of the atom.
Technology All tech questions should be directed to helpdesk@lejardinacademy.org or to the chat forum at https://www.lejardinacademy.org/parent-portal. Please do not email teachers regarding tech related questions.
Having trouble with your device? Please contact helpdesk@lejardinacademy.org
Jana Fraser Athletics Director
Spirit Store & Lunch
Hello LJA Community! Today we are announcing the launch of Student ID Debit Cards!
This means that parents will be able to load money under their child's name to be used at the Middle/High School Concession Stand.
We hope that this will make lunch purchases easier for you and your child.
This is brought to you by the LJA High School Student Government.
HERE is the link to LJA's spirit store where you can make an account
Required PE shirts/shorts for school and other Spirit items are available to order. Orders placed when the Spirit Store opens will have time to arrive before needed in PE.
You can use this link to order lunch for 2nd quarter.
Kyle Nakayama can be contacted for further questions,
Information & reminders
Reminder to please call or email attendance if you will be picking up your child early.
HS Parent Portal is a great place for all things high school related. Check it out if you havent.
Sick policy If a student needs to stay home sick for a day or two they need to rest, email their teachers and get well. Please only have them join a class Zoom session with prior permission from their teachers. If they are going to be out longer than a couple of days, you will need to contact the HS Office to request the Distance Learning option.
Student travel procedure--approved by the Medical Hui--is in effect as long as the State allows a pre-travel COVID test for Mainland or International* travelers:
This procedure is intended to shorten the amount of time that students must learn remotely following travel relative to the 14-day quarantine alternative. If you have any questions, please email school.nurse@lejardinacademy.org.
*Neighbor island travelers will be expected to comply with current County and State regulations for travel and testing, and procedures may vary by island. Visit https://hidot.hawaii.gov/coronavirus/ for details.
Second semester parking is past due. If you signed up for semi-billing your account will be charged accordingly. If you are paying with a check please submit. If you are new to parking on campus, please complete this Student parking application. ALL students who wish to park on campus must pay for parking and display a parking pass. Please let me know if you have any questions. Stacey.Surina@lejardinacademy.org
Important Dates
February 15 - Presidents' Day Holiday No School
March 8 - 12 HS I-Term March 15 - 19 Spring Break March 26 - Prince Kuhio Day Holiday No School
High School Contacts Attendance Hotline 808-261-0707 x7004
Lizbeth Smith MS/HS Registrar lizbeth.smith@lejardinacademy.org
Stacey Surina High School Administrative Assistant stacey.surina@lejardinacademy.org
Jana Fraser Director of Athletics jana.fraser@lejardinacademy.org
Jessica Osborne MS/HS Counselor jessica.osborne@lejardinacademy.org
Sean Landau Lindsey Schiffler HS Dean of Academics & DP Coordinator lindsey.schiffler@lejardinacademy.org
Christina Hoe Dean of Experiential Education christina.hoe@lejardinacademy.org Contact for I-Term, SA and CAS, and Internships
Rachel Domenic MS Dean of Academics, MYP rachel.domenic@lejardinacademy.org
Vicki McNeill Dean of Students 6-12 vicki.mcneill@lejardinacademy.org
Scott Liedtke
Alex Ramsvig HS Principal alex.ramsvig@lejardinacademy.org
SECURITY HOTLINE If you need help while on campus, contact Security at 808-491-7909.
High School Information
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