COUNSELING

As a class, every student meets the counselor some time during the school year as part of

Webling Character Education Program.

 

The counselor is always available to talk confidentially to students and parents.  Students may

“walk in” during the day to discuss any concerns with Mrs. Okamoto (Grades PreK-2) or

Ms. Okumura (Grades 3-6), our school counselors.  Parents are invited to phone

(808) 483-7240 to discuss any needs/concerns they may have regarding their child(ren).

 

     RETENTION

 

Procedure for possible retention:

• Either teacher or parent can request a meeting to discuss possible 

The administration needs to be informed early that retention is being considered

in order for discussion and/or implementation of other options prior to a final decision.

 

• The teacher will complete the Light’s Retention Scale.

Dr. H. Wayne Light has developed a scale which allows principals, teachers, and

parents to evaluate the likelihood of retention being beneficial for individual students.

There are a number of conditions which make the success and benefits of repeating a

grade very unlikely, and should therefore preclude retention. These factors are:

Sex of student	Knowledge of English language	Physical size
School attendance	Present grade placement	Emotional problems
Immature behavior	Previous grade retention	History of delinquency
Student's age	Present level of academic achievement	Experiential background
Siblings	Parents' school participation	History of learning disabilities
Transiency	Motivation to complete school tasks	Estimate of intelligence
Sex of student	Student's attitude about possible retention	Physical size

 

• A meeting is held with parents, teacher(s) and administrator to discuss:

Results of the Light’s Retention Scale survey

Academic/Social assessments, and Progress Reports

Reasons for considering retention

Strategies tried to assist student

Benefits of retention

Additional options/strategies to help the student improve