What to Bring or Purchase and Required Items
Bed/Desk Lamp: Rooms have a central ceiling light and, in most rooms, lighting over the desk area. A bedside lamp is recommended for reading in bed. A night-light is recommended for the bathroom or for students who are sensitive to darkness (please use a low voltage bulb).
Power Strip: A fused power strip is required so the lamps, computer, alarm, stereo systems and other electrical appliances are on a protected power strip.
Bedding: A set of twin sheets and pillowcases are required-A pillow, blankets, comforter, or bedspread-it can get cold at night. Having a sleeping bag for overnight guests and field trips is optional.
Clock/Watch: An alarm clock is required and a watch is useful.
Dehumidifier (Optional): Students may purchase/bring a dehumidifier. An electricity fee will be charged. NO HEATERS are allowed but the dehumidifier acts as a heater while drying the air in the room as well.
Hangers: Plastic or plastic-coated wire hangers are recommended because of humidity.
Laundry Supplies: Detergent, and an actual laundry basket are required (not a bag) to help students keep track of their laundry in the laundry room. Washers and dryers are supplied at no cost. Laundry training is provided.
Padlock: A drawer that can be secured by a padlock is provided in each student's room. Small padlocks may be purchased at the HPA Bookstore or in stores in town. Students are not allowed to keep more than $40 or expensive jewelry in their rooms. All cash over $40 dollars will be kept in the Main Office or with the director of residential life. Students can obtain their allowance in installments twice a week. Passports, airline tickets, I-20s are kept in a safe in the TRAVEL office.
Phone Card: Students can sign up to use the school's long distance service by completing the Parent Financial Form during the re-enrollment process. Students are given a personal authorization code to use the school's long distance carrier, which provides very competitive rates. Many parents and students choose the convenience of phone cards or calling cards. Phone cards are available at a number of local stores and students should compare cards to determine which ones offer the best rates for domestic and long distance.
Refrigerators: Refrigerators are not allowed. The boarding lounge has one and each faculty apartment has a refrigerator students may use.
Towels: Two bath towels, one beach towel and a swimsuit are required. Having a mask, fins and snorkel, or goggles is optional for the many outings at the ocean.
Formal /Aloha Dinner Wear: Appropriate attire for Formal and Aloha Dinners are required.
Boys are required to have a suit or sport coat and slacks, a tie, a dress shirt, dark dress shoes (black/dark tennis shoes are not acceptable), and dark socks. For aloha wear, boys need an aloha shirt, slacks or khaki pants, and dress shoes.
Girls are required to have a nice dress they might wear to a wedding or to church for formal dinner, (no strapless or spaghetti straps). For aloha dress, they need an aloha print dress, mu'umu'u or blouse with a nice skirt. Slack outfits are acceptable as long as they are "formal style" or "aloha style."
School Day Dress: See the Middle School Handbook for appropriate clothing for school day dress.
Instruments: If you play an instrument, please bring it; we have both formal orchestra for advanced musicians and instruction as an on-campus activity.
Please assist your child with these items. Otherwise, on their first weekend here, we can take your child shopping for the items needed.
Questions? Please e-mail Susie Jones at sjones@hpa.edu or call at 808-885-2551.
Mahalo!