Konawaena High School: “Achievement, character, and success for life!”

PERSONAL TRANSITION PLAN (PTP)
Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Is the Personal Transition Plan (PTP) a graduation requirement?

YES. The Personal Transition Plan is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT for all students entering high school in the year (2006-07) and all incoming students thereafter.

Question 2: What about the students who get good grades and DON’T do the Personal Transition Plan? What will happen to them?

According to Hawaii State D.O.E. graduation requirements, student who do not complete a Personal Transition Plan WILL NOT GRADUATE. The PTP is worth ½ credit and is mandatory. Without completing it, students will be half a credit short of graduating.

Question 3: What is a Personal Transition Plan?

It is a plan, presented in a portfolio (electronic or hard copy), that will help your child make more conscious decisions in relation to his/her future, whether it be college, the military, trade school, or entering the work force. The PTP is not only designed to prepare students for life after high school, but also to create more options for students by encouraging them to explore different avenues for their future.

Question 4: Who is responsible when students don’t meet the PTP requirements?

Ultimately, it is your child’s responsibility for his/her own Personal Transition Plan. However, it is important for parent/legal guardians, and our school to provide support to each student.

Question 5: Who determines whether the PTP components were addressed?

The D.O.E, determines the required elements. Each school determines the curriculum and implementation of the PTP. Schools may require additional elements other than the minimum requirements. See http://graduation.k12.hi.us

Question 6: What topics/content will be addressed in the Personal Transition Plan?

The elements of the PTP that have been determined are:
• Yearly Credit Checks
• High School Course Selections
• Interest, Skills, Work Values Assessments
• Career Portfolio
• Resume
• Prepare for Job Interview Process
• Post-Secondary Plan
• Personal Statement
• Formal Assessment (PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, AP Test, COMPASS, etc.)
• Best Works

Question 7: Will the PTP be hard copy or done electronically on computers?

It can be done either as a hard copy portfolio or an electronic ePortfolio. The majority of Konawaena student who are juniors and sophomores already have an ePortfolio account and are working on their PTP. The current freshmen will build their ePortfolio’s through their Career & Life Planning class. Any student who does not have an account, regardless of their grade level can receive an ePortfolio account at any time by contacting the PTP Coordinator (see below).

Question 8: What about students who transfer into the school. What will happen to them?

Since a PTP is required by all Hawaii public schools, a student transferring into Konawaena from another Hawaii public school should be in the process of developing a PTP. If the student is from an outside school, they can complete the PTP from the point of enrollment. However, Konawaena can determine if additional student work must be complete to meet required benchmarks. If a student transfers out of Konawaena and into another Hawaii public school, they will be able to transfer their ePorfolio account to their new school.

Question 9: I am interested in learning more about the Personal Transition Plan and/or am interested in finding out ways in which I can help. Who can I contact?

Sarah Addlesberger
Konawaena High School
Personal Transition Plan Coordinator
323-4500 ext. 264
sarah_addlesberger@notes.k12.hi.us

Question 10: Are there any other new graduation requirements for the class of 2010 and beyond? Where can I get information?

Yes. There are additional requirements, starting with the class of 2010. Included are:
• High School Diploma: 24 credits (previously 22 credits were required)
• Board of Education Diploma: 3.0 GPA or above and completion of a Senior Project.

Contact the counselors at Konawaena High School 323-4500
If your last name begins with:

A – Hartman Beth Lanning ext. 266 beth_lanning@notes.k12.hi.us
Heiko – O Debbie Ramsey ext. 267 deborah_ramsey@notes.k12.hi.us
P – Z Karla Robbins ext. 268 karla_robbins@notes.k12.hi.us

For further information online: http://graduation.k12.hi.us