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SY 2025-2026

  • The WHEA Parent and Student Handbook provides essential information on school policies, expectations, procedures, and resources—serving as a guide to help families and students navigate and support a successful school experience.

  • This calendar includes important dates such as:

    • Start and end dates for each semester

    • School holidays and breaks

    • Professional development days for staff

    • Special events and project showcases

  • The Hele-On Bus system provides public transportation across Hawai‘i Island, offering students access to daily routes to and from school.

Notices & More

  • Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), WHEA is required to inform parents and guardians of their right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their children’s teachers and any paraprofessionals who provide services to their child.

  • The Notice of Non‑Discrimination and Anti‑Harassment affirms that WHEA (under HIDOE policy) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying across all protected categories, promotes equal opportunity, and outlines clear procedures for reporting and addressing concerns to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.

  • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law that gives parents—and students aged 18 or older—the right to access and request corrections to their education records, consent to the disclosure of personally identifiable information, with specific exceptions, ensuring student privacy and institutional accountability.

  • The Health & Safety (Chapter 19) letter outlines state-mandated policies on student misconduct, discipline, campus searches, and emergency procedures—detailing classifications of offenses, reporting protocols, and the roles of school and law enforcement to ensure a secure learning environment.

  • The Weapon-Free Zone poster reinforces federal and state laws prohibiting firearms and other weapons on campus, promoting a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

  • The Interim Grievance Procedures for Sexual Harassment [Title IX] outline the temporary process schools follow for receiving, investigating, and resolving formal complaints of sex-based harassment—ensuring prompt, equitable handling, supportive measures, impartial investigation, and compliance with federal Title IX requirements.

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