In-class & after-school programs
• These programs are designed to provide students with the extra help they need to succeed in school. Participating students are in kindergarten through grade 5 and have either solicited extra help on their own or have been asked by the faculty to attend.
• Many of Palolo Elementary’s keiki are challenged by poverty, cultural and linguistic differences, and a lack of preparation for learning in the state educational system.
• The school’s kids have excelled at the national Stock Market Game, as well as state chess and speech competitions!
• They hope to incorporate more dance and musical instruments into after-school offerings.
• Palolo Elementary strives to keep meeting the state’s standards in math & reading.
Location
2106 10th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. Check in at the Main Office for all activities.
General Duties
Tutoring in various academic subjects and reading, help with homework. Volunteers may also choose to develop or help run special programs and events.
Tutoring and Instructional Support
Note: Please sign in with Mrs. Henrietta Clemons, regardless of which program you’re doing.
In-Class Guidance/Tutoring
During school/formal instruction, provide coaching for students who need extra help. Placement is not guaranteed; your schedule must match with the teachers’ and kids’ needs.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: anytime between 8:30am – 2:15pm,
Wednesday: 8:30am – 1:30pm)
English Language Learners (ELL), Tutoring, Reading Club
After-school classroom-based skills-building for grades K-5. Literacy and math skills are primary foci.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:15pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Kamaʻaina Kids
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Enrichment
Do you have a hobby or talent that you can share? (ie: Dance, Zumba, Soccer, Rugby, Softball, Art Projects) Palolo welcomes your leadership after school. Generally, you’d be leading a group of kids in a weekly activity. Contact Chaminade’s S-L Office to talk about your idea.
Stock Market Game
Build relationships with kids through playing this game together. You’ll be teaching online research skills, ratios and fractions, and other numerical analyses. This is a special program with separate intake, training, and schedule. Learn more about the Stock Market Game.
Availability
Throughout the year.
Hours
Opportunities available Monday through Friday, during and after school (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) as arranged with supervisor.
Each program above operates during specific time frames.
Holidays and Schedule Changes:
SPRING
• Jan. 21 — No in-school or after-school volunteers
• Feb. 7 & 8 — No in-school or after-school volunteers
• Feb. 11-13 — No in-school or after-school volunteers
• Feb. 18 — President’s Day. No in-school or after-school volunteers
• Mar. 18 to 22 — Spring Break. No in-school or after-school volunteers
• Mar. 25 – No in-school or after-school volunteers
• Mar. 26 — Prince Kuhio Day. No in-school or after-school volunteers
• Apr. 19 — Good Friday. No in-school or after-school volunteers
• May 31 through fall — No in-school or after-school volunteers
FALL
• Sep.17 — PC Day. No in-school or after-school volunteers
• Oct. 8 through 12 — Fall Break- no in-school or after-school volunteers
• Oct.29 to Nov. 7 — Parent-Teacher Conferences – after-school times change; meet one hour earlier than usual, if possible (consult with Mrs. Clemons about your schedule)
• Nov. 6 — Election Day- no in-school or after-school volunteers
• Nov.12 — Veterans’ Day – no in-school or after-school volunteers
• Nov.22 & 23 — Thanksgiving – no in-school or after-school volunteers
• Dec.24 to Jan.7 — Winter Break
Getting There
The Bus
Catch the 9S (Stop ID #3057) in front of McDonald’s (mauka side of Waialae Ave.). The bus will take you directly to Palolo El.
Visit www.thebus.org or download the free app “DaBus” for estimated time arrival.
Training
View training information and pre-scheduled trainings.
Training is MANDATORY for new tutors.
Returning students, please contact Mrs. Henrietta Clemons as soon as possible–you may start tutoring without attending training. (Call Palolo Elementary’s Office and ask for Mrs. Henrietta Clemons. 733-4700)
If you apply to tutor at Palolo Elementary, a background check may be administered by the school.
Faculty note
Special projects could include planning/executing workshops /educational fairs & projects, helping with outreach to parents, assessment projects.
