Waianae High School Sophomore Academy
Welcome to the Waianae High School Sophomore Academy's webpage. The Sophomore Academy was formed in school year 2010-11. Our academy is divided into two Teams. Each team consists of two English Teachers, two Math teachers, one Science and one Social Studies teacher. Students typically have English and Math for the entire year, Social Studies and Science for one semester, their Upper Academy Core class and Health/Advanced Guidance.
Sophomore Academy Goal:
Our RESPONSIBILITY is to work as a TEAM to ensure ALL students meet 10th grade standards and attain the skills to pass the Hawaii State Assessment and be a SUCCESSFUL Waianae High School graduate.
Starting January 2013...
Parents will be receiving phone calls home from Waianae High School's automated phone dialer for BOTH absences AND tardiness to class. If you are not receiving phone calls, please call the school and speak to your child's counselor to update your contact information.
Waianae High School Website
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School Year 2013-14 Sophomore Academy School-Supply List:
It's important that students come to school prepared to learn, this includes having the necessary school supplies for them to be successful. The following list is provided to assist you in supporting your child's education. If you have difficulties obtaining the necessary supplies, please notify your child's teacher or counselor.
Supplies:
General: Folder paper, college-ruled, Pencil, blue or black ink pen, 2" binder, binder dividers, 4GB Flash drive, highlighters (yellow, pink, green), 12pk colored pencils, glue sticks.
Biology: (2) one-subject notebooks, college ruled.
English: 2" View Binder, 2 composition books (college-ruled), 40 sheet protectors.
Geometry: Protractor, compass, 12" ruler, graphing paper.
World History: TBD
Supplies:
General: Folder paper, college-ruled, Pencil, blue or black ink pen, 2" binder, binder dividers, 4GB Flash drive, highlighters (yellow, pink, green), 12pk colored pencils, glue sticks.
Biology: (2) one-subject notebooks, college ruled.
English: 2" View Binder, 2 composition books (college-ruled), 40 sheet protectors.
Geometry: Protractor, compass, 12" ruler, graphing paper.
World History: TBD
Check your child's grade 24/7
All Sophomore Academy teachers utilize an online grading system called Engrade. Grades are updated at least once a week. Your child is given an access code and directions on how to check his or her grade. Please ask your child for the log-in information and to show you how to access their grades. If you find that your child's grades are not meeting your standards, please have a discussion with them first and then call to speak with the teacher or counselor to set up a parent meeting. Click on the link to the left to be directed to the engrade log-in page.