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Schedule Change

Just wanted to let everyone know that the bus for the Easter Service will be on SATURDAY.  Please see the events page for more information......

Special Thanks

 

We would like to send out our sincere thanks and gratitude to Roy Yamamoto Jr and the New Hope Prison Ministry team for coming out to Farrington High School to speak. 

  New Hope’s Prison Ministry is aimed at serving the prison population of Hawaii; a population comprised of both the incarcerated inmate, as well as the family left behind.  And it’s many times those waiting on the outside who are the forgotten ones – a mother or father forced into single parent responsibilities, children who must adapt to living without the guidance of a father or mother.  The team also shared about the influence of drugs, alcohol, and the importance of making wise decisions in life.  

The  110 + students in attendance were able to ask questions and get answers to topics that hit close to home many of them.  Paul Onishi and his Culinary Academy were on hand with Pizza and cookies for everyone in attendance. 

Farrington Easter Service

 SATURDAY we are taking Farrington students, families, faculty and whoever wants to come to the Blaisdell for service. Mandisa will be performing! We will be loading up the bus at Farrington and leaving at 6:30. Come and join us!  Check out the event page for more information.

SPORTS ACADEMY

The Sports Academy whole player approach to training gives athletes the physical, emotional, and mental tools to succeed in season. And off.

It provides academic support and enhancement to high school students to improve their mastery in core academic subjects:

• Mathematics
• English
• Science
• Social studies

There are also programs to help students prepare for the SATs and ACTs. Students are encouraged to take higher level courses such as Honors and Advanced Placement, and are given the support to be successful. Additional programs of mandatory tutoring, grade checks, conditioning, leadership, clinics, community service, and life skills get the athletes ready for life after high school and after sports.

The Sports Academy program at Farrington High School offers the student-athletes the support and guidance they need to meet academic eligibility.  Together with the guidance counselor, volunteers and the family, their athletes are pushed to their academic ability.  The students are also made aware of the academic requirements they must meet in order to participate in their respective sports at the collegiate level of Divisions I, II, and III.

Bringing Hope to Children

The SAFE ZONE Program

• Children of Incarcerated Parents

Partnering with New Hope’s Prison Ministry that is aimed at serving the prison population of Hawaii; a population comprised of both the incarcerated inmate, as well as the family left behind. And it’s many times those waiting on the outside who are the forgotten ones – a mother or father forced into single parent responsibilities, children who must adapt to living without the guidance of a father or mother.

• Safety

       Because of their increasing independence, kids and teens face a high risk of violence, assault, peer pressure and bullying.  Being aware of everyday safety and learning conflict resolutions can help prevent violence.  Setting boundaries and getting help are steps needed to decrease the risk of becoming a victim.
 

The Homeless Outreach has always focused on reaching out to men, women and children who are experiencing the plight of homelessness, but our emphasis has been on the children. The Lord has showed us how great the need is and He has reminded us that He has special care and concern for these "little ones."

The purpose of this program is to increase student knowledge and ability in skills necessary for everyday living. Topics included will be self-assessment relating to others, post secondary education, careers, employment, consumerism, money management, housing, food, marketing and preparation, clothing choices and care. There is special emphasis on using the community as a classroom.  This course gives the type of knowledge needed by everyone for everyday living. (Time frame dependent on teacher discretion and class composition.)

Course Outline:

I. Self-assessment
   A. Personality
   B. Abilities & aptitudes
   C. Interests

II. Values, Goals
   A.Definitions
   B.Needs vs. wants
   C.Sources of values and goals

Ill. Analyzing Resources
   A. Human
       1. knowledge 
       2. skills
       3. energy
   B. Material
       1. time
       2. money
       3. community

IV. Relating to Others
     A. Communication
         1. verbal vs. non-verbal
         2. body language 
         3. barriers
     B. Relationships
         1. family
         2. friends
         3. marriage
         4. parenting

V. Higher Education and/or Employment
     A. Post-secondary education
     B. Career
     C. Getting and keeping a job

VI. Money Management
     A. Understanding a paycheck
         1. gross vs. net
         2. deductions
     B. Budgets
         1. keeping records
         2. fixed vs. variable expenses
         3. preparing a plan
     C. Banking services
         1. checking accounts
         2. savings accounts
         3. investments
         4. credit
     D. Loans and interest rates

VII. Consumerism
     A. Shopping guidelines and skills
         1. impulse buying
         2. advertising
         3. gimmicks
         4. store policies
     B. Warranty, guarantees
     C. Fraud
         1. consumer laws
         2. Better Business Bureau
         3. consumer complaint agencies
     D. Transportation
     E. Insurance
     F. Leisure time

VIII. Housing
       A. Rental vs. ownership
           1. advantages and disadvantages
           2. types of housing
       B. Legalities
           1. leases
           2. deeds
           3. mortgages
           4. furnishing and decorating
           5. housework
           6. simple home maintenance

IX. Food Choices and Preparation 
     A. Nutrition
     B. Menu planning and budgeting
     C. Shopping skills
         1. coupons, refunds, specials, loss leaders
         2. universal product code
         3. unit pricing
         4. labeling
         5. open code dating
     D. Simple meal preparation

X. Clothing
   A. Wardrobe, planning and selection
   B. Shopping for clothes
   C. Clothing maintenance
       1. laundering and cleaning
       2. repairs and alterations

XI. Health Care
     A. Needs
         1. individual
         2. unexpected
     B. Cost vs. benefit
     C. Types
     D. Quackery
     E. Preventative health measures

XII. Service Learning
     A. Needs assessment
     B. Appropriate projects and experiences

XIII. Career Skills and Opportunities
     A. Skills transferable to the workplace
     B. Exploration of course related careers
     C. Levels and requirements of related careers in the area of life skills
         1. Professional
         2. Paraprofessional
         3. Entry level
     D. Career options related to Lifeskills

This framework was created by Marilyn Swierk, CFCS, CFLE.  Questions may be addressed to Marilyn Swierk at 401-884-5510 or msinnovate@aol.com

This class teaches leadership skills to students.  These kids put the skills into action by setting up and running major events to include:

Executive Council 

Campus Beautification

Graduation

Senior Luau

Homecoming/Spirit

Community Service

Prom

Class Assemblies

Class Week

T-Shirt

Publicity

and much much more..........

All children have potential.

Are you prepared to unlock that potential and make a difference?

The vision of the Special Needs Program is that of an inclusive society in which all individuals are afforded equal access and opportunities that improve the quality of life.

Our mission is to provide appropriate educational programs and services which will enable our students with special needs

• to become self-sufficient to the extent their needs permit;
• to realize their potential;
• to attain self-worth and personal dignity; and
• to become participating members of their families and society

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER - NOW WHAT?

There are a number of opportunities and areas in which to serve at Refuge. Volunteers come on board initially as assistants and serve in teams, at a primary location to encourage relationships and development of small groups. As we strive for excellence in everything we do, volunteers are interviewed, background checked, and trained before serving.

Step 1: Drop us an email on the contact page and let us know about you, how you would like to be contacted and where you would like to volunteer.

Step 2: Go to the Department of Education Volunteers Website and Register