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Hawaii Public School Calendar 2010 – 2011
Jul 25th
2010-2011 Official School Calendar for Hawaii Public Schools
- SY 2010-11 Student Calendar Students
(4 non-instructional days) (easy-print, low-res. version) - SY 2010-11 10 month Teacher Calendar
(6 furlough days) (easy-print, low-res. version) - SY 2010-11 12 month Teacher Calendar
(10 furlough days) (easy-print, low-res. version) - SY 2010-11 10 month HGEA Calendar
(6 furlough days) (easy-print, low-res. version) - SY 2010-11 12 month HGEA Calendar
(13 furlough days) (easy-print, low-res. version) - SY 2010-11 12 month UPW Calendar
(13 furlough days) (easy-print, low-res. version)
The 2010-2011 calendar will follow a 1-2-1 year-round model with a one-week fall break between the 1st and 2nd quarters, a two-week winter break separating the 1st and 2nd semesters, and a one-week spring break between the 3rd and 4th quarters. The teacher work day between student semesters is January 3, 2011.
The 2010-2011 teacher work year runs from July 27, 2010 through May 27, 2011. The student instructional year starts on August 2, 2010 and ends on May 26, 2011.
| 7/12/10… Calendars for non-charter schools should be posted by September 2010. According to the 2010-11 official school calendar, the first day of school for students (excluding multi-track and charter schools) is Monday, August 2, 2010. This date may vary by school due to professional/collaboration day scheduling. (For school year 2010-11, each school has one (1) professional/collaboration day.) For more information, please contact your child’s school. |
Hawaii Education Matters March October 23 Against Friday Furloughs
Nov 18th
Friday Furloughs Protest – Hawaii Education Matters March at Capitol October 23
Hawaii parents have started a petition at The Petition Site, Hawaii Education Matters.
“We, the people of Hawaii, are calling upon the Governor, Legislature, Department of Education, Board of Education and Hawaii State Teachers Association to find the resources and funding necessary to keep our schools open, our teachers working and our students engaged and educated. Stop Furlough Fridays. Educate, protect, and respect the children of Hawaii.”
As of this morning, October 12, they had 9% of their goal of 5,000 signatures. Hawaii has the reputation of having one of the worst school systems in the United States, with average test scores well below median scores in the US. Almost half of Hawaii’s children were considered “disadvantaged” in 2002. Five years later, the scores for eighth graders were scarcely improved, with only 1 in 5 meeting proficiency.
The most recent data at the National Center for Education Statistics’ website shows Hawaii lower than the national average for every category and subject. Even without canceling any days, Hawaii has a long way to go.
Hawaii Vote School Furloughs
Furlough Dates for Hawaii’s Public Schools
Nov 17th
HSTA Ratifies Contract With the State of Hawaii
On September 22, 2009, the Hawaii State Teachers Association announced public school teachers ratified the collective bargaining agreement with the State of Hawaii.
Map Oahu Hawaii Schools
The two-year contract covers school years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. Beginning October 23, approximately 13,000 non-charter school teachers (including 575 12-month teachers) at 256 schools will begin taking furlough days. The official non-charter school enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year is 170,830 students, including 153,398 in regular education and 17,432 in special education. The furlough days are not applicable to public charter schools.
The state Department of Education is facing budget cuts of $468 million over two years (school years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011) for non-charter schools. Furloughs will assist the department in addressing its budget shortfalls by reducing labor costs. The Governor imposed budgetary restrictions on all state departments on June 1, 2009 to close the state’s budget deficit. The department of education is facing restrictions of $127.7 million for school year 2009-10 and $142.6 million for 2010-11 for non-charter schools.
Furloughs are difficult and will require us to work together as a community to provide alternative learning opportunities and experiences for our students.
To see the new school calendar with a list of furlough days, click here.
FURLOUGH SCHEDULE
Teachers on a 10-month class cycle are scheduled for 17 furlough days on Fridays starting next month:
Oct. 23, 30
Nov. 6, 20
Dec. 4, 11,18
Jan. 15, 29
Feb. 5, 12
March 5, 12
April 23, 30
May 7, 14
Note: Furloughs are not scheduled for holidays or other paid nonwork days, or for professional development days during which students do not attend class.
Hawaii Furloughs - Classroom
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