HPA Upper School: New Student Information Packet

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WELCOME TO HPA! New Student Information

Table of Contents Head of School Welcome.......................................................................................... 2 Upper School Welcome & Core Values.........................................................................3 Celebrating 75 Years.............................................................................................................4 Map of Campus.......................................................................................................................5 Virtual Tour...............................................................................................................................6 Getting Ready For The School Year...............................................................................7 Key Dates...................................................................................................................................9 Academic and Class Schedules......................................................................................10 Student Life............................................................................................................................. 11 Ka Makani Athletics............................................................................................................. 13 Residential Life...................................................................................................................... 15 College Counseling.............................................................................................................. 19 Advancement & Giving...................................................................................................... 21 Ma Ke Kula Magazine......................................................................................................... 23 Important Links.................................................................................................................... 24

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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 2024.

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. And the 2024-25 school year marks a special milestone at HPA: our 75th anniversary! We are thrilled to have you join the legacy of Ka Makani during this festive year.

At HPA, you will form valuable and meaningful connections — with peers and adult mentors — that will last a lifetime. You’ll discover learning opportunities that are truly unique — rooted in the ecology, culture, and communities of our island,

and delivered with care and 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.

As you will quickly learn, the people of HPA are dedicated to your intellectual and personal growth. You will be encouraged by compassionate, friendly teachers and staff members who will know your name and help you navigate the resources, programs, and curricula we offer.

The magic that happens at HPA is made possible through

a combination of tuition, 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!

With aloha,

Fred Wawner HPA Head of School

Welcome to the Upper School PREPARING FOR NEXT YEAR

Core Values

Congratulations on your enrollment at Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy! The 2024-2025 academic year promises to be an exciting one and we are delighted that you and your ʻohana will be joining our HPA community.

Integrity: living honestly and with moral courage In addition to this document, over the course of the next few months, we will be reaching out with information regarding important dates, activities during our opening days, course registration, residential life details, and much more to help you plan for your first days at HPA. If you need to go back and review anything we’ve covered, you will find every email we send out by visiting our New Student Information Resource Board in myHPA. Please check this often as we will continue to add more information.

We are so happy to welcome you to our school community! You will be hearing more from us soon. In the meantime, if you have any questions, we are here to help! Please contact us at 808-881-4002 or at upperschool@hpa.edu.

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.

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF HPA!

Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future You are joining HPA at a very exciting time! The 2024-2025 school year marks our 75th year, and as we proudly enter this momentous time, we invite you to celebrate and 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. When military encampments left Waimea following World War II, the town had a new entertainment center (now Kahilu Theatre), a new airstrip (now Waimea-

Click to learn more about the history of HPA Kohala Airport), and Bishop Harry Kennedy of Honolulu had 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, ʻōhiʻa, and thousands of native Hawaiians who cultivated the land and waterways with 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, everchanging — both powerful and gentle.

Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy owes its entire identity to both this place and the strong-willed, adventurous, good-hearted 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.

ACTION ITEMS TO COMPLETE Residential Travel Information Due July 28 - Send your travel itinerary to travel@hpa.edu Additional information will be sent by email myHPA Due August 1 - Update your contact information and school notifications - Complete school registration forms Magnus Health Due August 1 - Complete all health forms - Purchase student health insurance, if needed Course Registration Starts June 15, 2024 - Work with our school registrar to sign up for courses and take necessary placement tests

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, 2024.

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, 2024.

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

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.

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 9, 2024.

HAWAIʻI PREPARATORY ACADEMY

2024-2025 Key Dates Calendar Start and end of academic year

Lower/Middle School No Classes

Upper School No Classes

All-School Breaks, Holidays, School Closures, No Classes

Updated: March 2024

Please be advised that dates are subject to change, and if so, will be communicated right away.

2024 All Residential Students Arrive and Move In............................................. Aug. 9 Upper School New Day Student Orientation...........................................Aug. 12 Lower/Middle School Intake Conferences........................................... Aug. 12-13 Upper School All-Student Orientation........................................................Aug. 13 First Day of School, All Divisions...................................................................Aug. 14 Labor Day (School Closed)...............................................................................Sept. 2 Faculty Workday, All Divisions (No School).......................................... Sept. 20 Upper School ‘Ohana Days, Classroom Visits & Conferences....................Oct. 2-4 Upper School Faculty Workday (No School).............................................Oct. 7 Lower/Middle School Faculty Workday (No School)............................Oct. 11 Lower/Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences.........................Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Upper School Faculty Workday (No School)............................................Nov. 4 Lower/Middle School Faculty Workday (No School)............................Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)....................................................Nov. 27-29 Lower/Middle School Faculty Workday (No School)............................Dec. 2 Last Day of Semester 1 Classes....................................................................... Dec. 12 Winter Break (School Closed).......................................................... Dec. 13-Jan. 5

2025 Faculty Workday, All Divisions (No School)................................................Jan. 6 Residential Students Return Return................................................................Jan. 6 Upper School Mid-Year Orientation.................................................................Jan. 6 Semester 2 Classes Begin....................................................................................Jan. 7 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (School Closed)............................................Jan. 20 Faculty Workday, All Divisions (No School)............................................. Feb. 14 Lower/Middle School Student-Led Conferences.............................March 6-7 Spring Break (School Closed).............................................................. March 10-23 Prince Kūhiō Day (School Closed)............................................................March 24 Classes Resume, All Divisions......................................................................March 25 Lower School May Day..........................................................................................May 2 Lower/Middle School Faculty Workday (No School).............................May 5 8th Grade Transition Ceremony...................................................................... May 21 Last Day of Semester 2 Classes....................................................................... May 21 Baccalaureate Service.........................................................................................May 22 74th Commencement Exercises.....................................................................May 23 Memorial Day (School Closed).......................................................................May 26 Faculty Workdays, All Divisions (No School)....................................May 27-30

Academic and Class Schedules Our academic schedule enables our students to experience a rigorous scope and sequence of studies in the basic disciplines. Students should work to their potential to achieve the goals of acquiring both strong basic skills and well-based knowledge in the humanities, arts, and sciences. Overall, HPA encourages students to take courses that stretch and expand their intellect.

HPA Upper School Daily Schedule Upper School Schedule

ʻULA WEEK Monday ʻULA

Tuesday MAMO

A block

8:30-9:40 am

Grades 9 & 10 8:30- 8:55 am Grades 11 & 12 9:05-9:30 am

15 minutes passing time

25 minutes passing time

Wednesday

ʻULA

Assembly

B block

9:55-11:05 am

Lunch/Advisory 11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

C block

E block

9:55-11:05 am

Lunch,

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

F block

MAMO WEEK Thursday

MAMO

Friday

Monday

ʻULA

MAMO

A block

Class Meetings 8:30-9:40 am

8:30-9:40 am

Grades 9 & 10 8:30- 8:55 am Grades 11 & 12 9:05-9:30 am

15 minutes passing time

25 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

25 minutes passing time

B block

9:55-11:05 am

Lunch,

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

C block

E block

B block

E block

9:55-11:05 am

9:55-11:05 am

9:55-11:05 am

Lunch,

Lunch/Advisory

Lunch/Advisory

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

F block

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

C block

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

F block

Wednesday

Thursday

ʻULA

MAMO

8:30-9:40 am

A block

Faculty Meetings, Rotating Meeting

8:30-9:40 am

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

Assembly

Grades 9 & 10 8:30-8:55 am Grades 11 & 12 9:05-9:30 am

A block

Tuesday

B block

9:55-11:05 am

Lunch,

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

C block

8:30-9:40 am

E block

9:55-11:05 am

Lunch,

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

F block

Friday

ʻULA

MAMO

A block

Office Hours

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

B block

8:30-9:40 am

E block

9:55-11:05 am

9:55-11:05 am

Lunch,

Lunch/Advisory

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

C block

11:05 am -11:45 pm 11:45-12:25 pm

F block

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

12:25-1:35 pm

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

15 minutes passing time

D block

G block

D block

G block

D block

G block

D block

G block

D block

G block

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

1:50-3:00 pm

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

30 minutes passing time

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

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

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

KA MAKANI TRAVEL PROGRAM

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.

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.

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 Athletics

PLAY WITH PRIDE, ELEVATE YOUR GAME

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.

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.

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.

FALL SPORTS Cheerleading, cross country, football, girls volleyball Intramural: basketball, equestrian, recreational tennis, soccer conditioning, swimming and diving Alternative: art option, conditioning, CrossFit, dance, drama, hiking, sustainable gardening, weight conditioning, yoga

WINTER SPORTS Basketball, canoe paddling, cheerleading, soccer, swimming and diving, wrestling Intramural: equestrian, lacrosse conditioning, tennis conditioning, track and field conditioning Alternative: art option, drama, sustainable gardening, weight conditioning

SPRING SPORTS Baseball, golf, softball, tennis, track and field, boys volleyball, girls water polo 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.

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 10 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.

Two nurses live on campus and 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, 2024. All boxes must have the student’s name written clearly and legibly

ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO BRING

on all packages. All packages should be clearly labeled and mailed to:

• Alarm clock/watch

Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy (INCLUDE STUDENT NAME) 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd. Kamuela, Hawaiʻi 96743

• Bedding: one pillow, two sets of twin sheets and pillowcases, blanket, comforter, orbedspread

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.

• Bath items: toiletries, shower caddy, shower shoes, and bathrobe

• 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 Our team of residential faculty will pick up students anytime throughout the day and evening of Thursday, August 8, and Friday, August 9. 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 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. LeeAnn Ganley, student life and travel coordinator, at travel@hpa.edu as soon as possible, and no later than Wednesday, July 26, 2024.

WHEN TO ARRIVE ON CAMPUS This year, we are asking all new and returning residential students to arrive on campus on Friday, August 9, 2024, for our residential student orientation, which will run until the start of classes.

Our dorms will be open on Thursday, August 8, 2024 for those requiring more travel flexibility.

If you are serving as a Prefect or Student Ambassador in the coming year, please plan to arrive on Monday, August 5, 2024.

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.

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

2023 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 23, 2024.

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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.

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IMPORTANT LINKS & DOCUMENTS HPA Key Dates, 20204-2025 School Year

ʻOhana Association & How to Get Involved

Student Accident Plan

Whom to Contact

Where to Stay When Visiting HPA

Blackbaud Tuition Mangement - FAQ

Driving Instructions to HPA

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Recommendations

KaMakaniCash - FAQs

Upper School Dress Code

HPA School Website

Harassment and Reporting Policy

HPA Instagram

Community Expectations - Honor & Citizenship

HPA Facebook

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

Ka MakaniCash - Instructions

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.

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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.