HPA 2025 Upper School Guidebook

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WELCOME TO HPA! New Student Guidebook

Table of Contents Head of School Welcome................................................................................................... 2 Upper School Welcome & Core Values......................................................................... 3 Ka Makani Legacy.................................................................................................................. 4 Map of Campus....................................................................................................................... 5 Virtual Tour............................................................................................................................... 6 Getting Ready For The School Year............................................................................... 7 Student Account Information........................................................................................... 9 Key Dates...................................................................................................................................11 Academic and Class Schedules....................................................................................... 12 Student Life.............................................................................................................................13 Citizenship, Honor Code, Security.................................................................................15 Wellness Center.....................................................................................................................16 Ka Makani Athletics.............................................................................................................. 17 Residential Life.......................................................................................................................19 College Counseling..............................................................................................................26 Advancement & Giving......................................................................................................28 Ma Ke Kula Magazine......................................................................................................... 30 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)......................................................................................31 Important Links.....................................................................................................................32

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ALOHA HPA FAMILIES! Welcome to Hawai’i Preparatory Academy On behalf of the entire Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy community, I am delighted to welcome you and your family to the class of students entering in fall 2025.

Congratulations!

Whether you are joining us in kindergarten or 12th grade, you are now an important member of a close-knit school family or ʻohana. HPA has a proud legacy that stretches back to 1949, and we’re excited to have you join a community rooted in tradition, purpose, and a shared commitment to excellence.

creativity by our teachers and staff. As you prepare to join the HPA ʻohana, I encourage you to embrace the many events, activities, clubs, athletic teams, and volunteer opportunities that we have to offer. During your journey with us, we expect that you’ll not only take inspiration from HPA, but also give back with your own abilities, ideas, and talents. Our community is something we build together.

endowments, and gifts to the HPA Fund — our school’s annual fund. Our tradition of giving back to the school that we all love is a point of pride that dates back to HPA’s founding in 1949. I hope that you join us in this spirit of generosity and community.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus in person this fall! Once again, I extend my congratulations on your admission to HPA and welcome you to our ʻohana!

As you will quickly learn, the people of HPA are dedicated to your intellectual and personal growth. You will be With aloha, encouraged by compassionate, friendly teachers and staff At HPA, you will form valuable and meaningful connections — members who will know your name and help you navigate with peers and adult mentors — that will last a lifetime. You’ll the resources, programs, and discover learning opportunities curricula we offer. that are truly unique — rooted The magic that happens at in the ecology, culture, and HPA is made possible through Fred Wawner communities of our island, a combination of tuition, and delivered with care and HPA Head of School

Welcome to the Upper School PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR

Core Values

We are thrilled to welcome you and your ʻohana to our HPA community for the 2025–2026 academic year. An exciting journey lies ahead, and we’re honored to be part of it.

Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing important information to help you prepare for your start at HPA — including key dates, course registration, opening week activities, residential life details, and more. All communication will be sent to your email, and you’ll also be able to find everything in one place on our New Student Information Resource Board in myHPA. We encourage you to check this resource regularly, as we’ll continue updating it with helpful materials throughout the summer.

We’re so excited to have you join our school ʻohana! You’ll be hearing more from us soon, but in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. You can contact us at 808-881-4002 or upperschool@ hpa.edu — we’re here to help.

Integrity: living honestly and with moral courage Respect: serving with kindness and responsibility Pursuit of excellence: striving for the highest and best result Wonder: being curious, appreciative, and content Our core values are part of how we “live aloha.” They help HPA fulfill its mission: to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawai‘i. Through our core values, we make HPA a warm, welcoming, purposeful community where you will grow and be accepted for who you are.

HPA’s core values aren’t tucked away in a book somewhere— these are real ideas that guide us as a school. We regularly examine how these values can be brought to life. We make them a topic of conversation—through weekly assemblies, faculty advisory groups, the Upper School residential life curriculum, and other programs.

DISCOVER THE LEGACY OF KA MAKANI Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future You are joining HPA at a very exciting time! As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, we invite you to explore the history, purpose, and potential of this special place.

Each class commits anew to HPA, bringing their generosity, sense of responsibility, and aloha forward to support and sustain our beloved school for generations to come.

HPA was founded in 1949, when Waimea was a town marked by Parker Ranch and the US Marine Corps. After World War II, as military encampments left the area, Waimea gained a new entertainment center (now Kahilu Theatre), a new airstrip (now Waimea-Kohala Airport), and Bishop Harry Kennedy of Honolulu

Click to learn more about the history of HPA found the perfect place for a new boarding school on the site where St. James Episcopal Church now stands in town. But long before all of this, Waimea was home to thick forests of ʻiliahi and ʻōhiʻa, and thousands of Native Hawaiians who cultivated the land and waterways with deep intention.

King Kamehameha’s strongest company of warriors, the Kīpuʻupuʻu, were named after Waimea’s piercing rains

and trained in the winds known as ka makani.

For generations, HPA students have honored this tradition with the mele and ʻoli of Hole Waimea, and proudly bear ka makani as our mascot. Like this sacred element, our students, too, are strong, influential, ever-changing — both powerful and gentle.

Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy owes its entire identity to both this place and the strong-willed, adventurous, goodhearted people who have made it what it is — yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Congratulations again on joining Ka Makani.

The HPA Upper Campus comprises 220 acres in the foothills of the Kohala Mountains and is home to the Upper School (grades 9 to 12 and postgraduate). The campus opened in 1959, with core buildings designed by renowned mid-century architect Vladimir Ossipoff. Our campus remains the largest single collection of Ossipoff buildings. Facilities include 22 classrooms, a performing arts center, visual arts center, science laboratories, three residence halls, one smaller house-dorm, and the technology-rich Energy Lab.

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EXPLORE HPA FROM HOME! Get ready to start your journey with our virtual campus tour. Navigate through the spaces where you will study, live, and play. From the innovative classrooms and labs to the athletic facilities and student residences, experience each corner of our campus that awaits you!

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Getting Ready For The School Year As we gear up for the upcoming school year, it’s essential to keep track of several crucial items and dates. This list will help ensure you’re wellprepared and can plan effectively for a smooth and successful academic year.

myHPA Registration Forms School Registration Forms are available to complete. Please log in to myHPA and click on the yellow banner at the top of any myHPA page (a yellow bar will only appear if you have forms to fill out) or follow these instructions. These forms are due on August 1, 2025.

Course Registration Starts June 16 - Work with our school registrar to sign up for courses and take necessary placement tests

Health and Registration Forms Important Health Forms will be available on our online student medical system, “Magnus Health.” An email containing more information on how to access the health management system and upload documents will be sent. As part of enrollment, health forms must be completed in order for your child to attend classes and participate in any activities at HPA. These forms are due by August 1, 2025.

Residential Travel Information Due July 18 - Send your travel itinerary to travel@hpa.edu Additional information will be sent by email

Course Selection Upper School students will soon be able to register for their courses. Look for an email from our HPA Registrar.

myHPA Due August 1 - Update your contact information and school notifications - Complete school registration forms

Placement Tests Placement test(s) must be taken by the incoming student under the supervision of a parent or guardian. It is extremely important that the student is not allowed to use any notes or textbooks. In order to ensure that the student is accurately placed, it is crucial that these conditions are honored. The Registrar will reach out to you when it is time for your placement tests.

ACTION ITEMS TO COMPLETE

Magnus Health Due August 1 - Complete all health forms - Purchase student health insurance, if needed

Assemblies and Advisory Our weekly assemblies will be a time for our community to come together to celebrate our school and share important information.

Our students also meet weekly in a smaller group with their advisors. These meetings are a great opportunity to build relationships with other students in a smaller setting and discuss any questions or concerns with their faculty advisor.

I-20/F-1 Visa For residential students without an U.S. passport only Form I-20 is an important document that is issued by SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) through the school. It is a required document that students will need in order to schedule a F-1 visa appointment with your local U.S. embassy. The HPA Admission Office will be sending communications regarding the issuance of Form I-20 to international students. New international students on the F-1 visa must arrive in the United States on or before the Program Start Date listed on the Form I-20, and must arrive on the HPA campus on Friday, August 8, 2025.

FROM THE BUISNESS OFFICE

STUDENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION Blackbaud Tuition Management Account

HPA KaMakaniCash Student Account

In response to our parent’s requests for centralized billing for all programs, flexible payment options, and 24/7 online account access, HPA has partnered with Blackbaud Tuition Management to process and collect tuition and fees.

Students are granted an HPA KaMakaniCash student account when they complete enrollment.

Here is a video to help guide you with the initial set up, along with instructions for parents, and FAQ’s to help answer many questions you may have.

All HPA students are enrolled in Blackbaud Tuition Management for the academic year. Parents can log in to view the account, monitor activity, and make payments.

The Business Office will be sending an invitation email to the new parents, including login information. If by August 15 you have not received this information, please reach out to business@hpa.edu for assistance.

Accessing your Blackbaud Tuition Management Account You can access your Blackbaud Tuition Management account by logging into myHPA, and clicking on the “Resources” tab, then click on the “Make Tuition Payments” icon. Here is a Blackbaud Tuition Management FAQ to help answer many questions you may have. Should you have additional inquiries or concerns regarding Blackbaud Tuition Management, please contact them at 888-868-8828.

The HPA KaMakaniCash student account system is operated as a convenience to our students and their families. Students may charge a variety of items to their accounts, including textbooks*, athletic events & supplies, airline tickets*, medical bills*, and general items available in our student store in Ko Kākou Hale, our student union. *Residential students only Parents can monitor expenditures through the online portal. By enrolling in our program, parents acknowledge the mandatory use of KaMakaniCash, similar to the Tuition Management System. Please note that opting out of KaMakaniCash is not permitted.

Students may begin charging at the school student store after their HPA KaMakaniCash student account deposits have been received.

Guidelines for Residential Students Parents should discuss these guidelines with their children and stress the need for responsible management of their personal funds.

Consent to Charge Please indicate your consent by completing the 25-26 Residential Student Account, Cash & Withdrawal form located in myHPA. If your HPA KaMakaniCash student account maintains a balance, you may permit your child to charge other incidental school­-related expenses to this account. Such expenses include but are not limited to — books, school supplies, dances, athletic events, and other incidentals.

Maintaining a Balance In addition to the amount required for fees and deposits, we require that you deposit $2,000 in your child’s HPA KaMakaniCash account at the beginning of the academic year. This amount should cover any initial expenses. You may deposit additional funds according to your child’s needs, but a $2,000 minimum balance should be maintained. If your child’s account is overdrawn, charge privileges will be suspended and one percent interest may

be charged each month on the unpaid balance.

Any credit balance at the end of the year may be refunded or may be carried forward to your child’s account for the following academic year.

Medical Expenses All medical expenses incurred by a residential student that are billed directly to HPA will be charged to your HPA KaMakaniCash student account. As unexpected medical expenses can arise, these charges will be the only expenses permitted to bring the account into overdraft.

drawal form located in myHPA. Note: your HPA KaMakaniCash student account must be appropriately funded and maintain a balance.

Guidelines for Day Students Provided the HPA KaMakaniCash student account is funded, day students may charge a variety of items to their accounts. It is important that parents discuss with their children the guidelines explained below and stress the need for responsible management of their personal funds.

Consent to Charge Allowance Please indicate your consent if you would like your Families have the option to allow HPA to disperse child to charge to their HPA KaMakaniCash student a cash allowance to residential students. To opt-in account by completing the 25-26 Day Student or out of this, we ask that you, please complete the Account & General Authorization form located in 25-26 Residential Student Account, Cash & WithmyHPA.

Maintaining a Balance, Grades 6­-12: Should you decide to use the school’s HPA KaMakaniCash student account to allow your child to charge incidental expenses, HPA recommends that, in addition to the required fees and deposits, you deposit $300 to your child’s HPA KaMakaniCash account at the beginning of the academic year. You may deposit additional funds according to your child’s needs, but a $300 minimum balance should be maintained. If your child’s account is overdrawn, charge privileges will be suspended and one percent interest may be charged each month on the unpaid balance. Any credit balance at the end of the year may be refunded or may be carried forward to your child’s account for the following academic year.

2025 2026

Grades K-12 Start or End of Semester Grades 9-12 Start of First Semester Grades K-8 Start of First Semester

2025-2026

Key Dates Calendar

Grades K-12, No Classes All-School Breaks & Holidays Grades 9-12, No Classes Upper School Breaks Grades K-8, No Classes Lower, Middle School Breaks

2025

2026

All Residential Students Arrive and Move In ....................................................Aug. 8

Residential Students Return ..................................................................................... Jan. 4

Residential Student Orientation........................................................................ Aug. 8-11

LS, MS & US Faculty Workday, No Classes, Grades K-12 ............................. Jan. 5

US New Day Student Orientation .........................................................................Aug. 8

US Mid-Year Orientation ............................................................................................. Jan. 5

Back-to-School Bash, Grades K-12 ......................................................................Aug. 10

First Day of Semester 2 Classes, Grades K-12................................................... Jan. 6

LS & MS Intake Conferences ..............................................................................Aug. 11-12

Martin Luther King Jr., Day (School Closed; All-employee HPA Holiday)...................Jan. 19

US First Day of School, Grades 9-12....................................................................Aug. 12

LS, MS & US Faculty Workday, No Classes, Grades K-12 ...........................Feb. 16

LS & MS First Day of School, Grades K-8 ........................................................ Aug. 13

LS & MS Student-led Conferences, No Classes, Grades K-8.....................March 5-6

Labor Day (School Closed; All-employee HPA Holiday)............................ Sept. 1

Spring Break, No Classes, Grades K-12 .................................................... March 9-20

LS & MS Faculty Workday, No Classes, Grades K-8................................... Sept. 19

Classes Resume, Grades K-12 ............................................................................ March 23

VC ʻOhana Days, Experience HPA! Classroom Visits.................................... Sept. 24

Prince Kūhiō Day (School Closed; All-employee HPA Holiday)........................March 26

US ʻOhana Days, Experience HPA! Classroom Visits .....................................Oct. 2

LS May Day......................................................................................................................... May 1

US ʻOhana Days, Parent-teacher Conferences ............................................ Oct. 3-4

LS & MS Faculty Workday, No Classes, Grades K-8.......................................May 4

US Faculty Workday, No Classes, Grades 9-12...........................................................Oct. 6

8th-grade Transition Ceremony ........................................................................... May 20

MS Theme Week........................................................................................................ Oct. 6-9

Last Day of Semester 2 Classes, Grades K-12 ................................................ May 20

LS & MS Faculty Workday, No Classes, Grades K-8.....................................Oct. 10

US Baccalaureate Service, Senior Awards & Slideshow .............................May 21

LS & MS Parent-teacher Conferences, No Classes, Grades K-8...................Oct. 23-24

Class of 2026 Commencement Exercises ........................................................May 22

Alu Mai.............................................................................................................................. Nov. 22

Memorial Day (School Closed; All-employee HPA Holiday) ...................May 25

Thanksgiving Break, No Classes, Grades K-12 ........................................Nov. 26-28

LS, MS & US Faculty Workday ....................................................................... May 26-29

Thanksgiving (School Closed; All-employee HPA Holiday).................... Nov. 27-28

Alumni Weekend ....................................................................................................May 28-31

LS & MS Faculty Workday, No Classes, Grades K-8................................................ Dec. 1 Last Day of Semester 1 Classes, Grades K-12 ............................................................Dec. 12 Winter Break, No Classes, Grades K-12...........................................................Dec 15-Jan. 5

Updated: February 2025 Please be advised that dates are subject to change.

Visit myHPA for the most up-to-date schedule

UPPER SCHOOL • CLASS SCHEDULE Monday

'Ula

A block

Tuesday

Mamo

E block

Wednesday

'Ula

A block

Thursday

Mamo

E block

Friday

'Ula

A block

Monday

Mamo

E block

Tuesday

'Ula

A block

Wednesday

Mamo

E block

Thursday

'Ula

A block

Friday

Mamo

E block

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

8:30 - 9:40 am (70)

15 minutes passing time

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B block

F block

B block

F block

B block

F block

B block

F block

B block

F block

9:55 - 11:05 am (70)

9:55 - 11:05 am (70)

9:55 - 11:05 am (70)

9:55 - 11:05 am (70)

9:55 - 11:05 am (70)

9:55 - 11:05 am (70)

9:55 - 11:05 am (70)

9:55 - 11:05 am (70)

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Lunch

Lunch

11:10 am - 12:15 pm (65)

11:10 am - 12:15 pm (65)

9th Adv: 11:10 - 11:30 am

10th Adv: 11:10 - 11:30 am

11th Adv: 11:10 - 11:30 am

12th Adv: 11:10 - 11:30 am

Club Meetings

9th Adv: 11:10 - 11:30 am

10th Adv: 11:10 - 11:30 am

11th Adv: 11:10 - 11:30 am

12th Adv: 11:10 - 11:30 am

Club Meetings

10 minutes passing time

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C block

G block

C block

G block

C block

G block

C block

G block

C block

G block

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

12:25 - 1:35pm (70)

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Flex

Flex

1:50 - 2:20 pm (30)

D block

1:50 - 3:00 pm (70)

10 minutes passing time

Flex

1:50 - 2:20 pm (30)

D block

1:50 - 3:00 pm (70)

Meetings

10 minutes passing time

D block

1:50 - 3:00 pm (70)

Meetings

2:30 - 3:00 pm (30)

Flex

1:50 - 2:20 pm (30)

10 minutes passing time

D block

1:50 - 3:00 pm (70)

Meetings

2:30 - 3:00 pm (30)

Flex

1:50 - 2:20 pm (30)

10 minutes passing time

1:50 - 2:20 pm (30)

D block

1:50 - 3:00 pm (70)

Meetings

2:30 - 3:00 pm (30)

10 minutes passing time

Meetings

2:30 - 3:00 pm (30)

2:30 - 3:00 pm (30)

30 minutes passing time

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Team Sports & Co-curriculars

Team Sports & Co-curriculars

Team Sports & Co-curriculars

Team Sports & Co-curriculars

Team Sports

Team Sports & Co-curriculars

Team Sports & Co-curriculars

Team Sports & Co-curriculars

Team Sports & Co-curriculars

Team Sports

3:30 - 5:30 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Upper School classes will meet on alternate days, 'Ula or Mamo. 'Ula days consist of A, B, C, and D class blocks. Mamo days consist of E, F, and G class blocks. Each class block is 70 minutes long with a 15-minute passing time. Academic classes will begin at 8:30 am and end at 3:00 pm daily, followed by co-curricular activities and team sports.

3:30 - 5:30 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Our ‘Ula and Mamo Upper School schedule was named with intention. The lehua ‘Ula and lehua Mamo are two prominent flower varieties of the ‘ōhi‘a tree, the foundation of Hawaii's forests. ‘Ula (red) and Mamo (yellow) are colors representative of high esteem and dignity. The lehua has been chosen as a symbol to represent HPA’s pursuit of excellence and to represent alternating days on our schedule.

Student Life at HPA EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND TRADITIONS Every year, our students have hundreds of opportunities to explore our island home and immerse themselves in everything our school and local communities offer. Fom visiting national parks to stargazing atop Maunakea or ziplining through the Kohala Mountains and enjoying white-sand beaches such as Hāpuna, Kaunaʻoa, and Waialea — it’s all available. Ka Makani also have the opportunity to visit the black-sand beach Honomalino and the green-sand beach Papakōlea and hike through Pololū Valley and other scenic locations.

Since many of our activities happen near or in the water, we encourage our students to be proficient swimmers. During Opening Days, new residential students will be required to complete a basic HPA swim test to ensure their safety in such activities. If you are uncomfortable in the water or unable to swim, please take time this summer to arrange for swimming lessons or opportunities to improve.

Participating in these opportunities is essential to maintaining your personal well-being by balancing academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and service learning. We encourage all our students to make the most of the many unique choices our program has to offer!

OUTDOOR PROGRAM

HPA TRADITIONS

One of HPA’s most distinguished programs is our Outdoor Program, which offers students adventures tailored specifically to the Hawaiʻi Island landscape. Whether backpacking to restore ancient fishponds, hiking coastal beaches, or trekking through remote island valleys — our students work together to sustain and learn from one another and the land around them. Outdoor trips are offered throughout the year. Small groups of students have the opportunity to enjoy overnight backpacking, weekly hikes, and day trips. Over the course of the journey, students come together as a team, work hard, and hone their outdoor and leadership skills. Participants welcome the opportunity to unplug, explore the unique beauty of Hawaiʻi Island, and get to know each other in a truly intimate setting.

You will soon discover that HPA is full of excellence, community, and fun traditions. Our annual HPA Olympics, which will take place in the spring of 2025, is a beloved highlight of the year. Started by HPA faculty member Zeke Knight in 1979, this annual tradition involves the entire Upper School with Grade 9 - 12 students participating in more than 100 competitive events, culminating in a raucous lip-sync and spectacular talent show.

International Day is another time-honored tradition where we celebrate our extraordinary student diversity. HPA is proud to have residential students from over 20 countries and day students representing many other countries in our school community.

KA MAKANI TRAVEL PROGRAM For the 2024-25 academic year, students in grades 9-12 will have travel opportunities to New York City, Washington D.C., Peru, France, Switzerland, Italy & Spain, and Japan..

Coordinated by partner organizations and chaperoned by HPA teachers, these trips are curated by world travelers and subject-matter experts who understand that a compelling itinerary should be full of opportunities for experiential learning. Past trip opportunities include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Japan, England, France, Spain, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, India, Morocco, Peru, Tanzania, Washington D.C., and neighboring Hawaiian islands.

CAMPUS LIFE

CITIZENSHIP, HONOR CODE, SAFETY The safety, health, and well-being of our students and staff are our top priority.

Citizenship Program HPA’s Citizenship Program is a system of accountability that reminds and encourages students to follow school rules and policies, be present and on time for their commitments, and be contributing members of the community. Through this system, students learn the value and benefit of working with their peers to accomplish goals and strive for personal success. Our Student Life Center will work directly with students and faculty on citizenship matters. Students and parents will be able to view the up-to-date status of their attendance and citizenship in myHPA. HPA Honor Code & Honor Pledge As a community, we aim to foster positive habits and assist in developing strong moral character in our students. During each student’s advisory, there will be time to read and fully understand the HPA Honor Code. All students are expected to adhere to this Code at all times. Essential to promoting trust, honor, and therefore the community, the HPA Honor Code states: “Students will not lie, steal or cheat and will not support such behavior in other HPA students.”

Additionally, the Honor Pledge is a firm reminder for students to be honest with their schoolwork. The

Pledge states: “I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this exam (or quiz, paper, or other work expected to be the student’s own).”

Parents and caregivers — please join us in supporting these important values. You can learn more about the Citizenship Program and the Honor Code and Honor Pledge in our Student-Parent Handbook, which both students and families are required to acknowledge by signing a form on myHPA at the start of the school year.

Security and Safety Our school security team is set up to assist in keeping our campus secure and our students safe.

Security officers are on duty and on-call, 24/7 — manning the entrance gates, patrolling the grounds, and more. They are identified by their uniform of red shirts with the HPA logo and their employee badge/ name tag.

We routinely hold safety drills to educate our students on how to respond to fire, violence on campus, and earthquakes. Staff members are trained on what to do in an emergency, whether it is on campus or out in the community.

Student Safety Typically, HPA communicates with parents, students, and staff through emails. However, if the situation

Parents: Prior to arrival on campus, we ask all HPA parents to please sign up for notifications through CrisisGo. Should an emergency occur you will be alerted by email and/or SMS messaging.

Students: Upon arrival to campus, we ask all HPA students in grades 9-12, to please install the Safe2SpeakUp app. Details on setting up your account will be provided during the first few weeks of school.

is more urgent, we will use the CrisisGo app — an emergency notification system that allows HPA to communicate through alerts and text messages with our faculty, staff, and parents in real time.

The Safe2SpeakUP app is the student companion to CrisisGo. For personal safety, it is critical for all Upper School students who have mobile phone devices to download the Safe2SpeakUp app.

With this app, students are able to alert the school administration of safety concerns, and in the event of an emergency, we are also able to communicate with them about what is happening and what action steps need to be taken.

HPA WELLNESS CENTER

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU PROVIDING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

Transitioning to HPA One of our primary goals is to ensure students experience a smooth transition to life at HPA. We encourage students and/or their parents to contact us via email or phone to provide the Wellness Center with any information that might be helpful to better support this exciting transition in your life. Our counselors welcome the opportunity to meet with parents/guardians or students to address any potential concerns or needs for extra support.

Student Support Team On a weekly basis, our counselors meet with a Student Support Team, comprised of nurses, residential faculty, the learning support specialist, and the Dean of Students to identify students who might be struggling and to assess how to better help and support them. This weekly meeting enables us to maintain a pulse on the student body as a whole while creating support strategies as a team.

We are confident that you will learn how to become your best self here!

Ka Makani Athletics

FALL SPORTS

At HPA, fostering a culture of physical activity and well-being is paramount.

All students are required to participate in an afternoon sport or active pursuit, ensuring a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Our comprehensive intramural program offers an array of options to cater to diverse interests, ranging from traditional sports like lacrosse, rugby, basketball, and tennis to more specialized activities such as horseback riding, yoga, and hiking.

Alternative: art option, conditioning, CrossFit, dance, drama, hiking, sustainable gardening, weight conditioning, yoga

For those students with a competitive edge and a passion for high-level athletics, HPA boasts 22 athletic teams renowned for their expert coaching and rigorous conditioning programs.

Alternative: art option, drama, sustainable gardening, weight conditioning

PLAY WITH PRIDE, ELEVATE YOUR GAME

As proud members of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation, which comprises 24 member schools, and the Hawaii High School Athletic Association, with a network of 96 member schools statewide, HPA athletes have the opportunity to compete at the highest levels.

Cheerleading, cross country, football, girls volleyball Intramural: basketball, equestrian, recreational tennis, soccer conditioning, swimming and diving

WINTER SPORTS Basketball, canoe paddling, cheerleading, soccer, swimming and diving, wrestling Intramural: equestrian, lacrosse conditioning, tennis conditioning, track and field conditioning

SPRING SPORTS Baseball, golf, softball, tennis, track and field, boys volleyball, girls water polo, girls flag football Intramural: equestrian, lacrosse, rugby Alternative: art option, CrossFit, dance, drama, scuba, sustainable gardening, weight conditioning, yoga

Residential Life at HPA

YOUR NEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME Residential students are housed in three residence halls on the HPA campus — Robertson Hall, Carter Hall, and PerryFiske Hall. A team of dorm faculty, managed by a dorm head, are most involved in the day-to-day operations, planning, and programming of our boarding program.

During the school day, you attend class and afternoon cocurriculars with day and boarding students together. After dinner, you check into your dorm for free time, study hall, and sometimes a residential community meeting (depending on the day). On the weekends, you will explore the fantastic recreational and cultural activities of Hawai‘i Island and our region.

In this multicultural community, you will gain a fresh perspective on yourself and your home culture, along with a more international view of your studies and the world in general. You’ll learn to manage your time and personal space; collaborate and communicate with your dorm family; and take responsibility and leadership in dorm life.

The ‘Why’ Behind the Residential Life Program As we reflect on the Fall semester, we wanted to share with all of our families what our purpose and goals in Residential Life are here at HPA. There is not a set playbook or precise recipe for achieving these goals and living up to this purpose. But rather they are a guide for us, as we make decisions on policy, programs, and the student experience. The learning we strive for is achieved through the accumulation of lots of little lessons, distributed through our programs, relationships, and myriad other experiences.

Purpose Statement The purpose of the Residential Life Program at HPA is to promote the development of students as ethically sound individuals and responsible community members in an enriching environment where students from Hawai‘i and the world come to live and learn with each other. The program focuses on the growth of the whole student while striving to positively affect the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and philosophical aspects of each student.

Residential Life Goals • A safe, healthy, and nurturing community designed to enhance the continual learning process that takes place intentionally and naturally.

• Competent learners who are independent, resourceful, inquisitive, and creative.

• Sophisticated and perceptive thinkers.

• Effective communicators who listen objectively and critically.

• Culturally-aware individuals who respond to cultural differences with understanding, knowledge, and consideration.

• Responsible individuals with sound ethical foundations.

• Wholesome young students who set high standards for themselves while also leading lives that are intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually balanced.

Residential Life Leadership MEET YOUR DORM HEADS

Mr. Hamilton Ford ‘05 I serve as the Director of Residential Life and I am entering my fifteenth year back at HPA, after having previously been a residential student here myself. I am also head coach of the varsity boys and girls wrestling team. I will be serving as Dorm Head of Robertson Hall. Robertson Hall serves as a residence for up to 36 female students, with a separate wing for 13 male students.

Mrs. Vaipuarii Tapiero-Kight ‘05 I am the Dorm Head at Carter Hall, an all-female residence hall housing up to 60 students in grades 9-12, and also the Residential Life travel coordinator. I am a proud HPA alumna and graduate of our residential program. My family and I returned to this beautiful place in August 2022 and have been a part of the residential program since. I love to read, work with the community, and with students.

Mr. John Moltz I am the Dorm Head at Perry-Fiske Hall, an all-male residence Hall housing up to 74 students in grades 9-12, and the student activities coordinator. I am beginning my 8th year at HPA and am also the assistant coach for the boys’ varsity soccer team. I’ve worked in the Student Life Center and attended boarding school in Massachusetts.

Information to Know Before Your Arrivial PREPARING FOR RESIDENTIAL LIFE HOUSING AND ROOMING Our residential students are carefully assigned dorms and roommates in August. Upon enrolling, you were asked to fill out a ‘New Boarding Student Housing Questionnaire’ form in myHPA. If you have not already completed this task, please do so at your earliest convenience. This form will provide our dorm heads with some insight into possible roommate compatibility, and help you have an academically successful and socially enjoyable year.

We will advise you of your roommate assignment upon your arrival on campus.

DORM STAFFING Each dormitory is managed by a team of eight faculty members, led by a faculty dorm head. The dorm head and residential faculty live in the dorm, providing an

adult presence on every floor or wing; the remaining team members live nearby in campus residences. One of the ten is on duty at all times.

In addition, older student prefects are carefully chosen in each dorm to help guide their younger dorm-mates.

Nurses are available to the boarding community 24/7.

WHAT TO BRING OR PURCHASE ON ARRIVAL

Our new residential students often have questions about what is available here on campus and what they should bring from home. Please review our What To Bring or Purchase on Arrival for a list of helpful suggestions of what to bring or purchase upon arriving. Boxes and packages can be shipped to campus, no earlier than August 1, 2025. All boxes must have the student’s name written clearly and legibly on all packages. All packages

should be clearly labeled and mailed to: Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy (INCLUDE STUDENT NAME) 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd. Kamuela, Hawaiʻi 96743 As part of our Residential Life Orientation program, students will have the opportunity to pick up some common “household” goods for their rooms from past students who left these items behind to reduce waste and to serve future students. Desk lamps, fans, trash cans, shower caddies, laundry baskets, and other items may be available for students who do not bring their own. We will also provide the opportunity for residential students to shop for items onisland during the Residential Life Orientation program.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO BRING • Alarm clock/watch • Bath items: toiletries, shower caddy, shower shoes, and bathrobe • Bedding: one pillow, two sets of twin sheets and pillowcases, blanket, comforter, orbedspread • Clothing: personal clothing must meet school dress standards, and include a wind and waterproof jacket.

• Formal attire: long dress pants, button-up collared dress shirt or suit with a neck tie, dress, skirt, or blouse • Computer/laptop • 10-foot ethernet cable • Desk lamp: incandescent (< 60 watts), LED, or fluorescent lamps only — no halogen lamps • Laundry supplies: detergent, cleaning supplies, and laundry basket/bag • Padlock to secure valuables in personal lock drawer • Reusable water bottle • Towels: two bath sets and one beach towel • Wastebasket (small) > See complete list on items to bring/purchase on arrival

Key Travel Information All new and returning residential students are asked to arrive on Friday, August 8, 2025, for our Residential Life orientation program. To help ensure a smooth first day for everyone, we are asking all new residential families to arrive on our Upper Campus between 11:00 am and 2:30 pm on Friday, August 8. For international students with limited flight options, our dorms will be open on Thursday, August 7, for those requiring more travel flexibility.

Our team of residential faculty will pick up students anytime throughout the day and evening of Thursday, August 7, and Friday, August 8. When making airline reservations, please be sure that your final destination is Kona Airport (airport code: KOA), on Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island). Direct flights are available from the U.S. mainland. Students flying through Honolulu (airport code: HNL), on the island of Oʻahu, must take a 40-minute inter-island flight to Kona.

Travel Details To help us coordinate arrival logistics and airport transportation, all residential families are now required to complete the Back-to-School Travel Form. This form must be submitted along with your student’s official flight confirmation email or travel itinerary.

Important: Families with more than one residential student must complete a separate form for each child.

In order to account for all students, and to arrange for transportation from the airport to our campus, we ask that all residential students submit their airline’s confirmation email or travel agent itinerary. This email should include your entire travel itinerary. The most important pieces of information are: • Flight confirmation code • Airline and flight number • Date and time of arrival to your final destination, which is the Kona Airport (airport code: KOA), on Hawaiʻi Island • Please provide a student mobile number and/or a WhatsApp number/id, if available To ensure that we have the most accurate information please forward the email that you received from the airline. Please do not send an image (screenshot), as we require the email you received from the airline confirming your flights. Please forward this email to Ms. Vaipuarii Tapiero-Kight ‘05, HPA’s Student Life and Travel Coordinator, at travel@hpa.edu as soon as possible, and no later than Friday, July 18, 2025.

2025-2026

Breaks Information BREAK

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

THANKSGIVING

DORMS OPEN

November 26 to November 30

TRAVEL PROGRAMS

New York with Ka Makani Travel Sign-ups and more info: awhite@hpa.edu

Classes Resume Monday, Dec. 1

Kaua’i with the Outdoor Program Sign-ups and more info: lpaulekas@hpa.edu

COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT SHUTTLE

Thanksgiving Break Travel Form

• Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 3 pm

Must be completed by Nov. 6

Note: Any airport travel outside of the complimentary airport shuttle schedule is at the family’s expense.

Winter Break Travel Form

Must be completed by Nov. 22

DORMS CLOSED

Classes Resume Tuesday, Jan. 6

Note: Any airport travel outside of the complimentary airport shuttle schedule is at the family’s expense.

March 7 to March 22

TRAVEL PROGRAMS

Must be completed by Feb. 17

Sign-ups and more info: awhite@hpa.edu

Note: Any airport travel outside of the complimentary airport shuttle schedule is at the family’s expense.

Galapagos with Ka Makani Travel The Mediterranean with Ka Makani Travel Sign-ups and more info: awhite@hpa.edu

Spring Break Travel Form

RETURNS

All day, Sunday, Nov. 30

Dorms close Sunday, Dec. 14 at noon

• Friday, Dec. 12 at 3 pm

*Only for flights departing at 6 pm or later

• All day, Saturday, Dec. 13 • Sunday, Dec. 14 until noon

RETURNS

Dorms reopen Sunday, Jan. 4

ALL STUDENTS - Submit Orah Pass request by Dec. 5 - Tidy room & take out trash - Clean out fridge and food in the room - Sign out on the kiosk

Must be completed by May 2

DORMS CLOSED

Dorms close Sunday, March 8 at noon

• Friday, March 6, 3 pm *Only for flights departing at 6 pm or later

• All day, Saturday, March 7 • Sunday, March 8 until noon

RETURNS

Dorms open Saturday, March 21

ALL STUDENTS - Submit Orah Pass request by Feb. 27 - Tidy room & take out trash - Clean out fridge and food in the room - Sign out on the kiosk

• All day on Saturday, March 21 • All day, Sunday, March 22

End of Year Travel Form

Starts May 22

• All day, Wednesday, Nov. 26

ONLY IF LEAVING CAMPUS - Submit Orah Pass request by Nov. 19 - Tidy room & take out trash - Clean out fridge and food in the room - Sign out on the kiosk

DEPARTURES

DORMS CLOSED

SUMMER

*Only for flights departing at 6 pm or later

• All day, Sunday, Jan. 4, and Monday, Jan. 5

SPRING

Classes Resume Monday, March 23

DEPARTURES

STUDENT DEPARTURE PROCEDURE

DEPARTURES

WINTER December 12 to January 5

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Note: Any airport travel outside of the complimentary airport shuttle schedule is at the family’s expense.

DEPARTURES

Dorms close May 23 at noon

• All day, Thursday, May 21 • All day, Friday, May 22 • Saturday, May 23 until 12 pm

ALL STUDENTS - Submit Orah Pass request by May 15 - Tidy room & take out trash - Clean out fridge and food in the room - Sign out on the kiosk Must check out with Dorm Faculty on duty and turn in room key

College Counseling HPA PREPARING YOU FOR THE NEXT STEPS HPA’s College Counseling program is based on the philosophy that the college planning process is much more than helping students get into college; it also is about the development of the personal insights and skills necessary to make important life decisions and establish meaningful goals.

We have developed a structured program that regularly works with students in grades 9-12 to help them prepare for college without compromising their ability to enjoy their high school years.

Areas of focus include academic planning, standardized testing, self-reflection, major and career exploration, the college search process, essay writing, teacher recommendations, and, finally, the college application and financial aid process.

HPA is fortunate to host about 60 college representatives each year, who visit our campus to discuss their programs and admissions practices with our students. These college presentations range from public universities (University of Washington, University of Oregon, CU-Boulder), to private universities (Boston University, USC, Lehigh), to liberal arts colleges (Carleton, Amherst, Pomona), and also include the most selective institutions in the nation (Dartmouth, Harvard, Stanford). In addition to these visits, our students are invited to participate in two large college fairs during the school year.

Our office is open and staffed throughout the school day, so feel free to stop by or you can always email us at college@hpa.edu.

RECENT PLACEMENTS HPA graduates are consistently admitted to and attend prestigious institutions, such as those below, as well as many other highly-selective colleges and universities. We place great importance on helping students develop a college list that is a effective match for their strengths and future goals. Virtually 100 percent of our graduates enroll at four-year institutions and report high satisfaction with their university choice.

Academy of Art University Amherst College Babson College Bard College Barnard College Baylor University California Polytechnic State University California State University, multiple locations Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Chaminade University Chapman University Clemson University Colorado Mesa University Colorado School of Mines Dartmouth College Eastern Washington University Franklin & Marshall College Franklin University Switzerland George Washington University

Georgia Institute of Technology Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland) Gonzaga University Graceland University Grand Canyon University Harvard College Hawai‘i Pacific University Illinois Wesleyan University Istituto Marangoni Miami Liberty University Linfield College Loyola Marymount University Macquarie University (Australia) Marist College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mount Holyoke College Mt. San Antonio College Musicians Institute New York University Northeastern University

Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Rhodes College Ritsumeikan University (Japan) Rutgers University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Seattle University Stanford University Temple University (Japan) The New School - NYC The State University of New York at Buffalo The University of Chicago The University of Nottingham (England) The University of Tampa Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)

Tufts University University College Dublin (Ireland) University of Alabama University of Arizona University of British Columbia (Canada) University of Calgary (Canada) University of California, multiple locations University of Colorado at Boulder University of Hawai‘i at Hilo University of Hawai‘i at Manoa University of Illinois at Chicago University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Michigan University of Missouri Columbia University of Montana University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Portland

University of Puget Sound University of Rochester University of San Diego University of Southern California University of Tennessee University of Victoria University of Virginia University of Washington Vassar College Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Western Washington University Whitman College Willamette University William Penn University Yale University

ADVANCEMENT & GIVING

FUELING OUR MISSION

TOGETHER, WE UPHOLD THE PROMISE OF HPA Our advancement efforts at HPA span a range of opportunities and priorities — and we value the participation of everyone. There are many opportunities to give. They are fun and foundational, and they truly make the difference for our work at HPA with your student(s).

The HPA Fund, an annual tradition, rests at the center of our yearly advancement priorities. The Fund provides essential, unrestricted support for the student experience — from academics and athletics to arts and experiential learning. This year, as every year, our goal is to reach 100% participation from our families. Every dollar makes a difference in helping to bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the full cost of providing the HPA experience.

Last year, this gap in cost of experience for each student was approximately $1,314 and gifts through the HPA Fund bridged this need.

MEET THE ADVANCEMENT TEAM

H AWAIʻI PREPARATORY ACADEMY

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

2024 ANNUAL REPORT

HPA FUND

ALU MAI GALA

IMPACT OF GIVING

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IN SUPPORT OF FINANCIAL AID

With great pleasure, we formally celebrate and acknowledge our donors each year. Their generosity and support drive our mission to new heights and empower positive change.

The HPA Fund benefits every member of the Ka Makani ʻohana. Director of Alumni & Parent Giving Zaheva Knowles speaks on the impact of the HPA Fund and ways to give back.

Come celebrate together as we all join in (alu mai) in support of Financial Aid at HPA! This year’s gala will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

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MA KE KULA MAGAZINE

HPA stories from Hawai‘i and beyond Ma Ke Kula is a biannual publication dedicated to our Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy ‘ohana, including our alumni, parents, and friends, both local and global. Each issue is crafted to share stories of success, innovation, and community spirit that define our school and its members.

Ma Ke Kula serves as a bridge, connecting readers back to our campus and reinforcing the connections within our alumni community, which numbers over 6,000 strong. It highlights the achievements of our students and alumni, showcases our unique educational programs, and provides updates on school developments and initiatives.

READ THE LATEST EDITION

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BOYD) GUIDELINES At HPA, all Upper School students are required to bring their own device to school each day for use in the classroom. Families should choose a device together, ensuring it meets the specifications listed below and aligns with the student’s preferences and comfort level when using it.

Device Selection • Apple laptop • Windows laptop • Chromebook • iPad with an attached keyboard (no Android tablets) Minimum requirements • Laptop/ iPad Screen Size: 11 inches or greater • Storage: 128GB SSD or greater • Memory: 8GB of RAM or greater • Wireless: 2.4/5GHz supported • Battery: minimum runtime 6 hours (bring charger to school) Additional considerations • Device warranty • Anti-virus software • Case • Mouse As part of the BYOD Program, HPA will provide each student: • An HPA Google email account (hpa.edu) • Access to Google Workspace for Education, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.

• Wifi access on campus through the HPA Student network • Wireless printing while on campus • Anti-virus software (Sophos Endpoint) while the student is enrolled at HPA All students are required to abide by the HPA Responsible Use Policy.

IMPORTANT LINKS & DOCUMENTS HPA Key Dates, 2025-2026 School Year

ʻOhana Association & How to Get Involved

Student Accident Plan

Whom to Contact

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Guidelines

Blackbaud Tuition Management - FAQ

Driving Instructions to HPA

HPA Responsible Use Policy

Upper School Academic Schedule Upper School Summer Reading List & Assignments What to Bring or Purchase on Arrivial

KaMakaniCash - FAQs Ka MakaniCash - Instructions

Upper School Dress Code

HPA School Website

Harassment and Reporting Policy

HPA Instagram

Community Expectations - Honor & Citizenship

HPA Facebook

Remember to check myHPA! myHPA is your go-to hub for all essential information. From important dates to course registration details, our New Student Information Resource Board in myHPA will be your compass.

Take advantage of this resource to familiarize yourself with everything you need to know for your first days on campus. Make it a habit to check the board this summer, as we’ll be updating it with more helpful insights and guidance as your start date approaches.