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2021 Summer School
Middle School
Five-Week Programs:
June 14 - July 16
Mid-Pacific Extended Learning Office
Tennis 2445 Kaala Street
Two-Week Sessions: Honolulu, HI 96822
June 7 - June 18 (808) 441-3852
xlp@midpac.edu
June 21 - July 2
July 6 - July 16
Holidays – No classes or tennis lessons:
Kamehameha Day - June 11
Independence Day - July 5
Mid-Pacific's summer program is open to the community and includes academic curricula for preschool
to grade 12 and Recreational and Sports programs for ages 3 through adult. A coeducational,
independent, and college-preparatory day school, Mid-Pacific's summer sessions offer educational
opportunities to its students as well as students not regularly enrolled. During these trying times, Mid-
Pacific reserves the right to cancel or alter programs to ensure a safe environment for our children,
their families and our faculty/staff.
By registering and submitting payment for Mid-Pacific Summer School, students and their parents
and/or guardians agree to adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the summer school catalog and
the Mid-Pacific COVID policies. They also give Mid-Pacific permission to photograph and/or video
their child for use in audio, video, film, or any other electronic, digital, or printed Mid-Pacific media.
Mid-Pacific Institute, in the administration does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or
ethnic origin, religion, or gender in administering its educational or admissions policies, financial aid
programs, athletic, and other school-administered programs.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION DURING COVID-19
Mid-Pacific Summer Program strives to create a supportive and healthy environment for students,
parents and employees. Our policies are in alignment with the State of Hawaii and City & County
Department of Health as well as the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recommendations and guidelines.
By registering and submitting payment for Mid-Pacific Summer School, students and their parents
and/or guardians agree to adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the summer school catalog and
the Mid-Pacific COVID policies (see Summer School web page for policies). Keep in mind that given
the changing landscape of rules/guidance, illnesses in our community and elsewhere, as well as other
information about COVID-19, Mid-Pacific retains the right to change its rules and procedures at any
time.
Please review the Mid-Pacific COVID Policies in its entirety as the following only highlights the main
requirements and a few changes.
Daily Health Requirements
● No one will be allowed on campus without wearing a face mask. All students and employees will
wear a face mask at all times. Face shields may also be worn over a face mask, if desired or
requested. Face shields may be required for certain classes and activities, e.g. at lunch and at
passing when social distancing is not possible. Students should keep spare masks in their back-
pack at all times. Masks/shields will not be provided to families.
● Parents must submit a daily health check for each student attending summer school through an
application called Magnus before arriving on campus. Students are not allowed on campus if
they fail to submit the daily check and if they do not meet the health standards. Magnus set up
information will be sent to families after registration.
Arriving/Departing Campus
● Students will not be allowed on campus before 7:00 a.m.
● Drivers are to remain in their vehicles at all times.
● Students will not be allowed to loiter freely before, between or after classes.
● Students are expected to leave campus within 30 minutes after their last summer class.
● MS/HS: Students being dropped off between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. must be registered for
morning Owl’s Nest. There is a fee for the Owl’s Nest. Students can proceed to their first class
no sooner than 10 minutes before start of class.
● Review the traffic flow map during peak drop off/pick up times.
Classes/Cohorts
● Visual rules (arrows, signs) regarding hallways, paths and stairwells should be followed at all times
● To the extent possible, the same group /grade level of students will be placed in the same
cohorts. Teachers and student should wipe down shared areas between usage.
● Physical contact, including high-fives and hugs, is generally discouraged unless medically
necessary. Any inadvertent contact should be followed by hand washing or sanitizing.
● All students and employees will wash and sanitize their hands throughout the day.
● Individuals in classrooms should always be at least 3 feet apart and 6 feet apart where reasonably
possible from each other and from the teacher(s).
● Although distancing is preferred whenever reasonably possible, students and teachers may
interact in activities/spaces that are less than 6 feet apart as long as all participants are wearing
face coverings and there is no touching.
● In general, activities involving shared tools/materials should be minimized to situations where the
shared tool/material can be cleaned in between users and/or hand sanitizer can be used before
and after usage.
2021 Summer School Catalog
Middle School - Rev 02082021● There will be no offsite field trips permitted at this time.
● Non-essential visitors, volunteers and activities involving external groups should be limited.
● In general, students and teachers should try to give each other space when outside and try to
avoid mixing in common areas
Lunch
● Students who are registered for afternoon classes will have lunch with their afternoon class.
● Students must bring lunch from home or must order lunch from Sodexo. Scudder cafeteria will
not be open to purchase lunch.
● Students, teachers, proctors or any other employees supervising lunch will wear face shields
while eating in classrooms. Preschool, kinders and grades 1 to 4 may be exempt from wearing a
shield while eating.
● There is no microwave available to heat lunches or refrigerators; please provide student with
food that does not need to be heated or cooled.
Cleaning
● Facilities will increase cleaning efforts during the day in common areas and after school.
● All students and teachers should wipe down areas that they are using before and after usage.
● All classrooms will be provided with paper towels, aqueous ozone and hand sanitizer.
Sickness
● All students and employees should remain home if they are feeling unwell and/or experiencing
any of the symptoms listed by the CDC as related to COVID-19 (fever or chills, cough, shortness
of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or
smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea). *The CDC’s list of
symptoms changes from time to time.
● All students and employees will follow the school’s Return to School protocol. See Summer
School web page for document.
● Students who become sick during school hours will be sent home and should be picked up by
parents/guardians/designates within an hour of being contacted.
● Employees who become sick during school hours should make arrangements to go home
immediately.
● All students and employees should provide notification if they or anyone in their household tests
positive for COVID-19 by emailing covidsupport@midpac.edu.
● All students and employees should provide notification if they believe they may have contracted
COVID-19 by emailing covidsupport@midpac.edu and self-quarantine for 14 days.
Compliance
Guidance and information regarding COVID-19 are constantly changing and subject to interpretation.
Mid-Pacific will make reasonable efforts to comply with all federal and state guidance for K-12 Schools.
Travel
Any student or employee who travels outside Hawaii will be required to email
covidsupport@midpac.edu or call (808) 441-3955 to notify the school and adhere to state and
Department of Health guidelines.
For more Hawaiʻi COVID-19 data, visit https://www.hawaiidata.org/covid19 or
https://hawaiicovid19.com/.
2021 Summer School Catalog
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All opening/closing times and procedures defer to SY20-21 COVID Policy/Procedures
On March 1, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., registration will be REFUND AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY
open to the general public on a first come, first The following refund schedule applies when
served basis. students withdraw from a course. Refund is based
on the date when the Summer School Office
Unless they will be enrolling in our English receives notice of cancellation from parents.
Language Development (ELD) classes, all students
must be able to speak and understand English. Refund of fees will be calculated on the following
basis:
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Mid-Pacific students may register online on ACADEMIC CLASSES
February 16 at 9:00 a.m. ● 75% of amount paid will be refunded if notice of
cancellation received by April 1, 2020.
Online forms will be available on myPueo at ● 50% of amount paid will be refunded if notice of
https://midpac.myschoolapp.com/ under cancellation received from April 2 to May 1,
Resources > Extended Learning. 2020.
● No refund will be given if notice of cancellation
PAYMENT received after May 1, 2020.
Registration will not be confirmed until payment is
received. So that there is no delay in securing TENNIS CLASSES
registration, payment by credit card is highly A $30 service charge for each session will be
recommended and can be made during the online assessed for withdrawal. Please check with the
registration process. Check payments may be Tennis Office at 808-973-5100 for their
mailed to: Mid-Pacific Institute, Attn: Summer cancellation policy.
School, 2445 Kaʻala Street, Honolulu, HI 96822. A
$25 fee will be charged for returned checks. COURSE CHANGES
A $30 service fee (per occurrence) may be charged
CONFIRMATION for any changes initiated by a student or
A confirmation of classes will be emailed after parent/guardian.
payment has been received. Classroom and teacher
assignments will be posted on myPueo Class Pages EMERGENCY PLAN
on June 1. In the event of an emergency, students will be held
in safe areas until pick-up is deemed safe. Check
Mid-Pacific reserves the right to cancel or make our website midpac.edu for up-to-date information
changes to any class. and/or listen to major radio stations or watch local
TV news programs.
2021 Summer School Catalog
Middle School - Rev 02082021MEDICAL INFORMATION
Medical Insurance: All students are required to Illness Policy: Due to pandemic conditions, a
have medical insurance to attend Mid-Pacific. child displaying any COVID symptoms as
identified by the CDC, will be sent home. As of
ALL NEW STUDENTS AND STUDENTS WHO July 6, 2020, the CDC symptoms are:
DO NOT ATTEND MID-PACIFIC DURING THE
REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR must have proof of - Fever (temperature =/>100.4) or chills
medical insurance, a physical examination taken - Cough
within the past two years, an immunization - Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
record, and evidence of tuberculosis clearance - Fatigue
done in the United States or by a U.S.-certified - Muscle or body aches
physician. Students attending Oahu schools may - Headache
submit their most recent Health form 14 or - New loss of taste or smell
physical exam record. - Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
All international, U.S. mainland, neighbor island, - Nausea or vomiting
and homeschool students must submit the Mid- - Diarrhea
Pacific Student Health Record (available on the
Summer School web page), current (within 12 Sick children will be kept in the Health Room, if
months of school attendance), tuberculosis they are still on campus when school is
screening done in the United States or by a U.S.- dismissed so as to prevent the spread of illness
certified physician, and have medical insurance. to others. Parents will be contacted as soon as
Students will not be allowed to attend classes possible to pick up their child.
until all health requirements are completed.
Medical consultation is available from Mid-
Magnus Health: Mid-Pacific utilizes the secure, Pacific’s School Nurse/Health Aide regarding
online database, Magnus Health, for collecting, special care and medication.
managing, and storing electronic health records
for all students. Magnus Health allows continuous If your child shows signs of an oncoming illness,
access to your child’s health record as well as the please keep your child at home, both for your
ability to make updates when needed. Parents child’s well-being and the well-being of other
are required to submit a daily health check via children and their families.
Magnus for each child attending Mid-Pacific
summer school. Refer to the Mid-Pacific COVID Policy and
Handbook for more information.
2021 Summer School Catalog
Middle School - Rev 02082021CAMPUS MAP AND TRAFFIC ROUTING
Campus Speed Limit: 10 mph
PLEASE CHECK EACH GRADE LEVEL SECTION OF CATALOG TO REVIEW DROP OFF/PICK UP
INSTRUCTIONS. PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST REMAIN IN THEIR CARS AT ALL TIMES.
Peak Traffic Hours:
7:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
During peak traffic hours:
● NO PARKING ON CAMPUS. YOU MUST KEEP YOUR VEHICLE MOVING.
● Primary exits available during peak traffic hours:
(A) Armstrong Street
(B) Parker Place
(C) Maile Way (right turn only from Mid-Pacific onto Maile Way, exits to University Avenue.)
Drop off: Students will not be admitted to campus prior to 7:00 a.m.
Pick up: All students must be picked up within 30 minutes after the end of class.
KAʻALA STREET
During Peak Morning Traffic Hours
● Left lane to access upper campus
● Right lane to access Elementary School and lower campus.
● No vehicles will be allowed to exit from Kaʻala Street
Afternoon Peak Traffic Hours
● Kaʻala Street is two-way traffic for entry and exit.
Off-Peak Traffic Hours
● Kaʻala Street is two-way traffic for entry and exit.
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GUIDELINES
BOOKS/FEES LIBRARY BEHAVIOR
Certain classes may require that books be Quiet, courteous behavior is expected from all
purchased and/or fees be paid for handouts, field visitors to the library. Please enjoy all food outside
trips, and supplies. Certain classes may also require of the library. Students are expected to show
the use of an iPad and/or laptop. Non-Mid-Pacific respect for library materials and equipment.
students may be required to bring their own iPad
with required applications and/or laptop. More CIRCULATION OF MATERIALS
information will be provided with the course Regular books have a 2-week loan period.
confirmation.
OVERDUE/LOST BOOKS
DROP/WITHDRAWAL OF A CREDIT COURSE Because library materials are shared resources,
A student may drop a course (with no designation students with overdue materials may not check out
made on the student's transcript) up to and library materials until all overdue items are
including the third instructional day of the returned. Students with overdue books who fail to
designated session. After the third day, the drop will return the books by the last day of summer school
be considered a withdrawal. If the withdrawal is will be charged for the cost of the book(s).
after the first semester grade is issued, the grade
will stand on the records and will be included in the LIBRARY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
student's CGPA (cumulative grade point average), The library has desktop computers available for
otherwise a "WD" will be recorded on the student's student use. There is a campus Wi-Fi network for
transcript. No refund will be given. enrolled students.
LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS Mid-Pacific Student/Parent Handbook, which is
Students will not be allowed to loiter freely before, summarized in this catalog. Mid-Pacific reserves the
between or after classes therefore use of these right to dismiss or require withdrawal of any
facilities will only be allowed in conjunction with the student who, in Mid-Pacific's sole discretion and
class. determination, violates these policies.
KAWAIAHAʻO LIBRARY AND COMPUTERS WEINBERG TECHNOLOGY PLAZA
Weinberg Technology Plaza is home to high school
LIBRARY LOCATION technology, engineering, and digital media courses,
The library is located on the ground floor of while Chew Technology Center is the home for
Kawaiahaʻo Hall. middle school technology, design and digital media
classes. Other resources in the buildings include
LIBRARY'S PRINT COLLECTION laptop carts, Virtual Reality studio, 3D printers,
The library serves students in grades 3-12. The laser cutter and a maker space that includes tools
nonfiction books for all grades are shelved together and fabrication equipment. Weinberg offers two
and the fiction books are separated into a middle conference rooms, Seminar Theater and Ideation
school collection (FIC-M) and a young adult Zone. The first floor of Weinberg permits general-
collection (FIC). Print magazines/newspapers are use computer access and project resources for
available for browsing within the library. students.
LIBRARY'S ONLINE DATABASE COLLECTION COMPUTER, DIGITAL MEDIA & INTERNET
The library has a number of subscription databases ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
for research that provide access to online eBooks, The effective operation of the computer network
magazine & newspaper articles, and reference and its resources relies upon the proper conduct of
articles. Databases are Web-based and can be the end users who must adhere to strict terms and
accessed from school or home. conditions.
2021 Summer School Catalog
Middle School - Rev 02082021These terms and conditions are provided here so
that you may become aware of the responsibilities
you are about to acquire. The use of Mid-Pacific's
computing facilities/resources and the Internet is a
privilege, not a right. If a user violates any of these
terms and conditions, disciplinary action and/or
legal action may be taken. A copy of the current
AUP/RUP for students can be found at:
http://www.midpac.edu/aup/aup.pdf.
Students attending summer school and their
parents/guardians will abide by the terms of the
Computer, iPad, Digital Media & Internet
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
Breach, disregard, or violation of this policy may
result in disciplinary action.
SCUDDER DINING HALL
Students who are registered for afternoon classes
will have lunch with their afternoon class.
Weather permitting, outdoor venues with safely
distanced seating will be set up for students in
classes to have their lunch. Students must bring
lunch from home or must pre-order lunch from
Sodexo. Scudder dining hall will not be open to
purchase lunch.
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CODE OF CONDUCT GENERAL CONDUCT
It is the goal of Mid-Pacific to provide an Students are expected to:
environment that is safe, comfortable, and
conducive to learning. Students are expected to • Refrain from displaying or using entertainment
abide by the conduct policies outlined in the Mid- devices (e.g., iPods, cellular phones, pagers,
Pacific Family Handbook, which is summarized in electronic games) during class time unless
this catalog. Mid-Pacific reserves the right to otherwise instructed by the teacher.
dismiss or require withdrawal of any student who, • Refrain from any activities involving cheating/
in Mid-Pacific's sole discretion and determination, plagiarism, gambling or card playing,
violates these policies. dishonesty/deception, stealing, vandalism, or
littering.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR • Limit possessions on campus to those directly
Students are expected to: related to class activities. Distractive or
disruptive items such as radio-controlled cars,
• Attend all classes promptly and regularly. playing cards or gambling paraphernalia,
• Bring appropriate supplies and books as well knives, explosives, fireworks, etc., should not
as completed homework assignments to be brought to school.
class. • Refrain from the use/possession/promotion
• Be responsible for your own possessions and (or being under the influence) of illegal
to be respectful of the possessions of others. drugs/substances, including alcohol,
• Develop and maintain behaviors which are cigarettes, and tobacco-related products.
conducive to a positive learning
environment, including attentiveness, Violations of rules concerning classroom behavior
participation, interest, cooperation, and or general conduct will result in disciplinary
consideration of others. measures, which may include counseling with a
• Vulgarity/profanity, gum chewing, and student and/or parents, penalty work,
inappropriate eating/drinking are prohibited. confiscation of inappropriate items, suspension or
• Turn off cellular phones, mobile devices, and dismissal. In cases of possession or promotion of
any entertainment devices during class time. illegal drugs/substances, a referral will also be
Using these items is prohibited during class made to the police. Make-up work will not be
time, assemblies, meetings, and other given for work missed because of
school-related activities unless authorized by inappropriate/improper behavior.
the teacher.
2021 Summer School Catalog
Middle School - Rev 02082021DRESS STANDARDS
By the student’s enrollment in Mid-Pacific, both HAIR: Students are to maintain hairstyles that are neat
parents/guardians and students agree to accept and and conservative. Extreme forms of hairstyles are
support the dress code standards of the school. prohibited. These include, but are not limited to
Cleanliness, modesty, and good taste are minimum mohawks, tails, long nape fringes, tracks, sculpted or
standards by which one’s appearance is judged. A student partially shaved designs, as well as hair coloring that falls
attending Mid-Pacific is to dress in a manner that reflects outside the range of natural hair color.
an attitude and spirit attuned to learning and which
enhances academic, personal, and social growth. As a FACIAL HAIR: Facial hair must be neatly groomed or
part of learning to live within appropriate limits (as one clean-shaven. FOOTWEAR: Covered shoes are
must likewise do in adult life and in virtually all required. Slippers and high heels are not permitted.
workplaces and professions), students are expected to Boots with 3 inches or less are allowed.
adhere to the school’s dress code. When in doubt about
whether something is allowed or not, check with the HEADGEAR: Hats, caps, or visors may be worn outdoors,
summer Dean. but are to be removed when one is inside a building.
Bandanas or other symbols/garments associated with
SHIRTS: Shirts of t-shirts should be solid-color, striped, gangs and/or gang activities may not be worn or
plaid, or patterned. Long or short sleeves are acceptable. displayed. You may not put your hood up during class nor
Examples include aloha shirts, polo shirts, and dress wear sunglasses.
shirts. Mandarin collars and turtlenecks are also
permitted. Not permitted are sheer, altered, off the JEWELRY: All jewelry items should be in good taste for
shoulder, cut out shoulders, exposed midriffs, sleeveless school, neither distracting nor gaudy. A small stud
shirts, spaghetti straps, and tank tops. Images and words (nostril) nose piercing is permitted, but septums and nose
associated with alcohol, drugs, violence, or images and rings are not allowed. Body piercing jewelry (including
words that are offensive to someone’s race, culture, or clear studs) for lips, tongue and eyebrows is not allowed.
religion are also not allowed. Ear gauges and ear spikes are also not allowed.
DRESSES: The length must be no shorter than mid-thigh. TATTOOS: Tattoos on exposed parts of the body should
Students may wear dresses with long or short sleeves, be minimal and not contain any inappropriate messages.
and dresses may also be sleeveless if worn with a sweater Cultural tattoos are allowed.
or jacket on throughout the ENTIRE day. Not permitted
are low-cut, revealing, and tube-top style dresses. OTHER: Other articles of clothing and/or manners of
dress not appropriate for a school environment are
JEANS, PANTS, SHORTS, SKIRTS: The inseam must be garments such as pajamas, bathrobes, blankets, and
at least six (6) inches. Not permitted are frayed clothing, undergarments worn as outer garments.
tight skirts, mini-skirts above mid-thigh, clothing with
holes, baggy or oversized pants, or sportswear. Examples This dress code is in effect and will be enforced at all
of not permitted items include boardshorts, athletic times while on campus, i.e., from the time the student
shorts, stretch/bike shorts, mini-skirts, sweat pants, arrives on campus until he/she leaves campus unless
stretch pants, yoga pants, and “jogger” pants. Leggings participating in activities with a more specific dress code
may only be worn under dress code-allowed articles such such as sports, PE classes, or MPSA activities. A student
as shorts or skirts. who is unable to comply with the dress code for any
reason, such as because of an injury, is to obtain a pass
FOOTWEAR: Covered shoes are required. Slippers and from the summer Dean as soon as the student arrives on
high heels are not permitted. Boots with 3 inches or campus. He/she is to keep the pass with him/her
less are allowed. throughout the stated period.
SLIPPER PASSES: Any student requesting a slipper pass STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY ATTIRED FOR
for medical reasons must obtain a slipper pass (note) from SCHOOL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND
the summer Dean BEFORE 8:00 a.m. Requests after 8:00 CLASSES UNTIL THEY MEET THE DRESS STANDARD;
a.m. will be considered unexcused and will result in MAKE-UP WORK WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR WORK
demerits being issued. Reasons such as leaving the MISSED BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO MEET THE DRESS
student’s shoes at home, misplaced, in disrepair or STANDARD
damaged, soiled or wet, will be considered unexcused.
2021 Summer School Catalog
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Report an absence by 8:30 a.m. each day that the
student is absent: Email attendance@midpac.edu
or call 808-973-5025
All students are expected to be prompt and to
attend all classes. The school strongly discourages
missing school for any reason. For example,
leaving early or missing days for sport camps,
vacations, and/or conferences will not be excused
and no make-up work/quizzes/exams provided.
Attendance is extremely important during the
summer because instruction is intensive and
concentrated. Only absences due to illness or
emergencies will be excused and make-up work
provided.
EXCESSIVE ABSENCES MAY RESULT IN
DISMISSAL AND IN RECEIVING NO CREDIT FOR
THE CLASS. FOR CREDIT COURSES, ABSENCES
ARE NOT TO EXCEED THREE DAYS. NO
REFUND WILL BE GIVEN.
Parents should report a student's absence to the
Attendance Office by calling 808-973-5025 by
8:30 a.m. each day that the student is absent.
2021 Summer School Catalog
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All classes are in person
ORIENTATION COURSES FOR NEW TO MID-PACIFIC STUDENTS
SIXTH GRADE SUMMER PROGRAM
SM0001 | $930 | 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-12:00pm | Entering grade 6
7th/8th GRADE SUMMER PROGRAM
SM1151 | $930 | 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-12:00pm | Entering grades 7-8
For Mid-Pacific students only. This course is highly recommended for incoming sixth-grade students and
new to Mid-Pacific 7th and 8th graders, as it is designed for the transition from their elementary schools
to Mid-Pacific Middle School. Instructors who teach during the regular year will be on-board to ease
students' adjustment to their new school, and focus on helping them to fully appreciate their personal
qualities, talents, skills, and the opportunities that are theirs as part of the Mid-Pacific 'ohana. Academic
learning and interpersonal skills development will be approached through classroom activities, virtual
field trips, cultural exploration, and other exciting activities. Non-credit course; iPad required
LANGUAGE ARTS AND WORLD LANGUAGES
ENGLISH 7
SM1101 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-9:50am | Entering grade 7
SM1102 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 10:10am-12:00pm | Entering grade 7
This course prepares incoming 7th grade students for Mid-Pacific's language arts requirements in reading,
writing, speaking, and listening. The class is designed for students to work individually and in groups
when responding to the text and to develop confidence in communicating ideas to others. Special
attention is given to vocabulary building and establishing proper study habits. The course is excellent
preparation for students to become acquainted with the English classroom and student expectations at
Mid-Pacific.
Non-credit course; iPad required
DIGITAL JOURNALISM
SM1203 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-9:50am | Entering grade 7-8
SM1204 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 10:10am-12:00pm | Entering grade 7-8
Students will learn to gather information and prepare articles for the weekly Middle School e-newsletter.
Emphasis will be on written and oral communication while strengthening writing and reading skills,
vocabulary development and storytelling in both fiction and nonfiction genres.
Non-credit course; iPad required
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD LANGUAGES
SM2601 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-9:50am | Entering grades 7-8
This course is highly recommended for middle school students to introduce them to the language,
geography, and culture of Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin. Students will rotate among the three
languages. This course is intended to assist the student in deciding the appropriate language to study to
meet high school graduation requirements.
Non-credit course
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MATHEMATICS ENRICHMENT
SM3001 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-9:50am | Entering grade 7
SM3002 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 10:10am-12:00pm | Entering grade 7
This course is designed for students entering Mid-Pacific 7th grade who need to strengthen and develop
their elementary mathematical skills in order to prepare for Integrated Math II. Topics covered will
include operations with integers, decimals, and common fractions. Students will also work with
measurement.
Non-credit course
ADVANCED MATHEMATICS ENRICHMENT
SM3011 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-9:50am | Entering grade 8
SM3010 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 10:10am-12:00pm | Entering grade 8
For Mid-Pacific students only. This course is designed for Mid-Pacific students entering 8th grade who
need to further prepare for Integrated Math III.
Non-credit course; iPad required
DISCOVERING SCIENCE THROUGH AEROSPACE
SM4003 | $930| 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-12:00pm | Entering grades 6-8
Learning science can be fun! This summer science enrichment course is designed to help youngsters
discover for themselves the wonders of science through aerospace. The program includes virtual field
trips, computer simulations, model rocketry, model airplane building, and hands-on aerospace learning
activities. Non-credit course
VIDEO BOOTCAMP (Formerly YouTuber 101)
SE6020 | $823 | 06/14-07/09 (4 weeks) | 8:00am-12:00pm | Entering grades 4-6
This class will introduce students to the essentials of filmmaking in a fun and creative
environment. Students will learn filming and story techniques, audio/sound and how to create eye
catching thumbnails for their videos. Using different mediums, students will be challenged to
create videos that will draw audiences to their stories. No prior experience is required
Non-credit course
ARTS
CERAMICS
SM6033 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 10:10am-12:00pm | Entering grades 6-8
SM6034 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 1:00pm-2:50pm | Entering grades 6-8
Students will be introduced to hand-building techniques. Glazing and kiln firing as well as clay mixing
will be demonstrated.
Non-credit course
CONTINUING BEGINNING BALLET (Rev 2/8/2021)
SM6102 | $700 | 06/07-07/16 (6 weeks) | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Entering grade 8
Prerequisite: Ballet I/Contemporary Dance I and/or departmental approval
This course may be required for those students who begin Ballet I and Contemporary Dance Level I in
7th grade and want to continue Ballet or Dance in middle school.
Non-credit course
DESIGN & PUBLISH YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK!
SM6010 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 8:00am-9:50am | Entering grades 7-8
SM6011 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 10:10am-12:00pm | Entering grades 7-8
This course will delve into the exciting and rapidly expanding world of custom printed books using Blurb
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desktop publishing. Each student will create their own photographs with the goal of publishing their own
30-page hardcover photographic book that can be ordered online, on demand. Each student will learn
how to edit, sequence, and lay out their own beautiful and stylish photographic book of text and photos.
A free trial version of Adobe Lightroom software will be used to edit and process images.
Non-credit course; point and shoot digital camera and memory card required
DIGITAL VISUAL ART WORKSHOP
SM6031 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 10:10am-12:00pm | Entering grades 7-8
SM6032 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 1:00pm-2:50pm | Entering grades 7-8
Students will explore the traditional and the digital worlds of art. Students will concentrate on 2-
dimensional art: drawing and painting, and will focus on various art software. Students will also have the
opportunity to work on a Cintiq interactive monitor.
Non-credit course
HULA
SM6060 | $556 | 06/14-07/16 | 1:00pm-2:50pm | Entering grades 6-8
Students will learn the stories, traditions and culture of Hawaiʻi through dance, chant and song. No
experience necessary. Kumu Hula Wehi Romias is a member of Hālau I Ka Wēkiu under the guidance of
Mid-Pacific's Kumu Hula Michael Lanakila Casupang.
Non-credit course
THEATRE CAMP
SM6021 | $760 | 06/14-07/16 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Entering grades 7-8
This camp will introduce students to performance techniques through creating and acting out stories.
The camp will culminate with an end of summer performance.
Non-credit course
OTHER COURSES
AFTERNOON SUMMER FUN
SM7001 | $700 | 06/14-07/16 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Entering grades 6-8
Join other Middle School students in an afternoon filled with outdoor sports and indoor activities.
Non-credit course
SODEXO SCHOOL LUNCH
SM9900 | $140.40 | 6/14-7/16 | Served at 12:00pm
Students must be registered in an afternoon class to order lunch. Lunch service provided by Sodexo.
Purchase price includes entrée, starch, vegetable, fruit, and choice of 1% milk, chocolate, or apple juice.
Entire five-week plan must be purchased. There will be no per day purchases.
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Mid-Pacific offers co-educational tennis classes for ages five to adult and for all skill levels. We offer a
range of classes to accommodate the beginning tennis player up to the high-performance athlete
including all levels in-between. Participants will have the opportunity to develop level-specific skills, to
engage in competitive situations, and to have fun playing a lifetime sport with friends and peers.
● Students should arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start of a lesson, and must practice
social distancing (6 feet from others with a mask/shield) while waiting.
● Students will need to do the full self-assessment in myPueo/Magnus Health on non-school
days, and coaches will still need to mark attendance.
● Students will be responsible for bringing their own water bottle. The water bottle should be
filled prior to practice, and should only be refilled at a bottle filling station.
● Students may be given a racquet for the session, but it cannot be shared with any other
student that day, and must be thoroughly sanitized at the end of the lesson.
● Parents will need to stay in the car at the drop off time, and return promptly at the end of the
lesson or match.
● Parents cannot stay to watch the lesson or match
For more guidelines, please refer to the Mid-Pacific Athletics Return to Play Guidelines located at the
end of the tennis section.
SESSION I 6/07-6/18 (9 days)
Jump Start $243; High Performance $369
SESSION II 6/21-7/02 (10 days)
Jump Start $270; High Performance $410
SESSION III 7/06-7/16 (9 days)
Jump Start $243; High Performance $369
LEVELS:
Jump Start High Performance
Maximum class size: 10 students per court Maximum class size: 16 students per class
This program caters to players with no previous This program caters to players who have
experience or with minimal knowledge of the basic participated in ILH Intermediate, JV, or
tennis strokes, Beginner and Intermediate Beginner. Varsity; in USTA leagues; and/or in
sanctioned Hawai'i sectional competitions
CLASS TIMES:
Jump Start High Performance
9:00am-10:00am 1:45pm-3:15pm (Returning Intermediate)
10:00am-11:00am 3:15pm-4:45pm (Returning Junior Varsity)
12:45pm-1:45pm 4:45pm-6:15pm (Returning Varsity)
PRIVATE LESSONS
This program is a one-to-one private instruction with a Mid-Pacific teaching professional. For more
information, contact Mr. Chanon Alcon, Director of Tennis, email calcon@midpac.edu or call (808) 973-
5100.
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Return to Play Guidelines
School Year 2020-2021
Tennis Program
Risk Level: Low
2021 Summer School Catalog
Middle School - Rev 02082021Guidelines for Tennis, regardless of phasing
● Players should arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start of a practice, and must practice
social distancing (6 feet from others with a mask/shield) while waiting.
● On school days (when students have already self-assessed for COVID for classes), coaches will
ask all coaches and participants the daily self-evaluation of symptoms questions and allow only
those players and coaches who are cleared to practice. Attendance will be taken in myPueo -
only those who pass the self-screening can attend and will be marked as present - and others
will be marked as absent to document all who attended the session.
● Students will need to do the full self-assessment in myPueo/Magnus Health on non-school
days, and coaches will still need to mark attendance.
● Each coach and participant will be responsible for bringing their own water bottle. The water
bottle should be filled prior to practice, and should only be refilled at a bottle filling station.
● Each coach and participant will be responsible for bringing their own tennis racquet. For
summer school, students may be given a racquet for the session, but it cannot be shared with
any other student that day, and must be thoroughly sanitized at the end of the lesson.
● Practice gear for every sport must be taken home and washed before it can be brought back to
school.
● All athletes and coaches should wash their hands and/or use hand sanitizer before AND after
each practice. We highly encourage all athletes and coaches to immediately shower at home
after each practice or competition.
● Each coach will go through safety training prior to the start of the season
● 1 coach from every team will be designated as the “COVID Coach”.
o This coach will be in charge of documenting attendance and assessment information
for every coach and player, for every practice or competition.
o This coach will also monitor each practice and competition to make sure that the team
is following the proper protocols that are required in the sport, based on the phase that
the sport is currently in.
Parent expectations
● Parents will need to stay in the car at the drop off time, and return promptly at the end of the
lesson or match.
● Parents cannot stay to watch the lesson or match.
Tennis Lessons/Team
● Phase 1
o All coaches must wear a mask or face shield at all times.
o Players must wear masks when not actively training, but can take off the mask during
aerobic activity.
o All participants and coaches must remain 6 feet apart from each other at all times.
o Practices are limited to no more than 2 athletes and 1 coach per court at one time.
o Racquets cannot be shared.
o Players and coaches should avoid touching their face after touching a tennis ball.
o Racquets should be used to pick-up and pass tennis balls to opponents or to adjacent
courts.
o Singles matches can resume as long as all of the above are followed. Any modification
to matches will be made by the ILH.
● Phase 2
o All coaches must wear a mask or face shield at all times.
o Players must wear masks when not actively training or playing, but can take off the
mask during aerobic training and matches.
o All participants and coaches must remain 6 feet apart from each other at all times.
o Practices are limited to no more than 2 athletes and 1 coach per court at one time.
o Racquets cannot be shared.
2021 Summer School Catalog
Middle School - Rev 02082021o Players and coaches should avoid touching their face after touching a tennis ball.
o Racquets should be used to pick-up and pass tennis balls to opponents or to adjacent
courts.
o Singles matches can resume as long as all of the above are followed. Any modification
to matches will be made by the ILH.
● Phase 3
o All coaches must wear a mask or face shield at all times.
o Players must wear masks when not actively training or playing, but can take off the
mask during aerobic training and matches.
o All participants and coaches must remain 6 feet apart from each other at all times.
o Practices are limited to 4 athletes and 1 coach per court at one time.
o Racquets cannot be shared.
o Players and coaches should avoid touching their face after touching a tennis ball.
o Racquets should be used to pick-up and pass tennis balls to opponents or to adjacent
courts.
o Singles and doubles matches can resume as long as all of the above are followed. Any
modification to matches will be made by the ILH.
Facility Cleaning
● There is only 1 bathroom in the vicinity, and it must be sanitized using ozonated water that the
tennis staff will bring before tennis lessons or practices can begin. Everything that is touched
by the restroom user must be sanitized using the ozonated water after use.
● Any balls, equipment, hoppers, racquets loaned for lessons, etc. that were used must be
cleaned between lessons, practices, as well as before storing the equipment and the leaving the
facility for the day.
Home Matches
The following protocol must be followed for any home match that is scheduled.
● The match must be added to the Facilities Calendar by the Athletic Office.
● The visiting team must come through the front gate, turn left, and drop students at the tennis
courts.
o Regardless of how visiting teams are transported (by bus or parent drivers), all drivers
must stay in their vehicles and depart campus after the students are dropped off.
● Only coaches, Athletic staff from the visiting school, as well as Mid-Pacific Athletic Department
staff will be allowed to view the matches on campus.
● Mid-Pacific Tennis staff will present the visiting team with written procedures for social
distancing, the wearing of face coverings unless they are actively playing in a match, restroom
location and cleaning procedures, a list of any modifications in matches (from the ILH), and
locations where the visiting team may congregate while on campus.
● Mid-Pacific Tennis staff will confirm and document that all visiting coaches and players have
been assessed for symptoms. Anyone exhibiting symptoms will not be allowed on campus.
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