Code: 448 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle Status and Improvement Report Year -08 Focus On Standards Grades 6-8 Focus on Standards Description Contents Setting Student Profile Community Profile Improvement Summary of Progress Resources Certified Staff p. 1 p. 1 p. 2 p. p. 4 This Status and Improvement Report has been prepared as part of the Department's education accountability system to provide regular, understandable accounts of our schools' performance and progress, as required by 02A-1004, Hawai'i Revised Statutes. This report describes the school and its setting; provides information about the school's administrators, teachers, students and facilities; summarizes progress made based on the school's improvement plan, and reports student achievement results along with other vital signs. Description Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle serves grades 6-8 in Kaua i District's Central Complex. The rural student population is ethnically diverse, drawing from the Koloa, Lihue, Kalaheo and Hanamaulu areas. Learning is grounded in standards-based education with an emphasis in literacy (reading, writing, math, science) and technology. The school embraces the middle school philosophy with balanced curriculum based on the needs of young adolescents; exploratory programs; interdisciplinary teaming; balancing the academics with the affective; and advisory programs. The addition of the X-Block provides students with additional support in Reading, Math or enrichment. Facilities Vital Signs Quality Survey Student Conduct Retention or Completion pp. 5-7 The school is focusing on using an interdisciplinary unit model of instruction in order to integrate standards-based education with curriculum based on the needs of adolescents. Critical to instruction is the balancing of formative assessments that monitor daily student learning with summative assessments that assess achievement of the standards. The school is working towards making interdisciplinary units that are relevant, rigorous, and build positive relationships among students, staff, families, and community. To achieve its vision of Hawaii Assessment Other Information Address: p. 8 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 441 Nuhou St. Lihue, Hawaii 96766 E Holomua I Ka Na`auao Progress Through Knowledge Constantly Learning, Always Improving CKMS has integrated the Focus On Learning school improvement model into the school organizational structure. The school has adopted the Tribes learning community process to provide a positive host environment that supports student achievement. CKMS received a six-year accreditation term from the Western Association of s and Colleges in March 2005. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 11/08 Page 1 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Setting Year -08 Student Profile year 2005-06 2006-07 -08 Fall enrollment Number and percent of students enrolled for the entire school year 926 97.% 956 96.7% 949 901 924 912 96.1% Student Ethnicity, Year -08 Native American 0.% Black 6 0.6% Chinese 11 1.1% Filipino 252 26.2% Hawaiian 41 4.% Number and percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch 7 22 297 6.4%.7% 1.% Part-Hawaiian 228 Japanese 111 2.7% 11.5% Korean 6 0.6% Number and percent of students in Special Education programs 8 7 82 9.0% 7.6% 8.6% Portuguese 24 Hispanic 22 2.5% 2.% Number and percent of students with limited English proficiency 6 46 54.9% 4.8% 5.7% Samoan 1 White 14 Indo-Chinese 0 0.1% 14.9% 0.0% Other 114 11.9% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% n = 962 Community Profile Central Kauai Complex Based on the 2000 U.S. Census of Community Hawai`i Community Educational Attainment Level Total population Percentage of population aged 5-19 22,747 20.8% 1,211,57 20.6% College Graduate 19.2% 26.2% Median age of population Number of families 9.8 5,678 6.2 287,068 Some College 4.7% 29.9% Percentage of families with children under 18 Percentage of families with children headed by a single mother Average family size Median household income 4.6% 21.0%.1 $49,66 45.0% 18.%.42 $49,820 High Less than High Graduate 17.% 15.4% 28.8% 28.5% Percent of households with Public Assistance income 6.4% 7.6% 0% 10% 20% 0% 40% 50% Percent of families with children living in poverty 7.5% 11.2% of Haw ai`i Community Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 11/08 Page 2 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Year -08 Summary of Progress Improvement Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle received a mid-term Accreditation visit from the Western Association of s & Colleges (WASC). The visiting committee shared the following progress: Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle is proud of the work and accomplishments it has achieved in the last several years. Despite challenges with teacher turnover, changes in curriculum expectations, reporting documents and school improvement requirements, the school has capitalized on its people and resources to facilitate success for its students. Student proficiency levels on the Hawaii Assessment have increased noticeably and the school has met Adequate Yearly Progress. The school s retention rate consistently does not exceed 1% and behavior data falls within Positive Behavior Support guidelines. The learning community is confident it can continue to raise student achievement, meet AYP goals, produce motivated learners, and bring increasingly added value to the CKMS students learning experience. This commitment to a student centered curriculum clearly shows in their implementation of the X Block which truly honors the middle school principle of exploration while at the same time services the learning needs of struggling students. Implementation of the X Block is respectful in its choice of offerings for adolescents, deliberate in its use of data for student placement, and commendable for the extraordinary time requirements it places on the school staff. The review committee makes no addition recommendations. The school has taken seriously its commitment to ensuring all students are adequately prepared for life s challenges. The school has kept the community informed and involved in the education of its children. The professional staff is supported in its effort to provide high quality, rigorous, relevant instruction to children through meaningful professional development and mentoring to enhance instructional skills that ultimately leads to student success as learners. The staff has done an excellent job of assessing its needs and determined a course of action they will pursue over the next several years. They clearly recognize what they need to do to make a good school even better. The Academic & Financial Plan guides their planning and instructional practice. Continued data-driven focus will not doubt enable them to provide the sound standards-based instruction the students rightfully deserve. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle s six year accreditation term will end June 2001. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 11/08 Page of 8
Status and Improvement Report Certified Staff Teaching Staff Resources * Students per Teaching Staff Year -08 Total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Regular Instruction, FTE 82.7% Special Instruction, FTE 1.5% Supplemental Instruction, FTE.8% Teacher headcount Teachers with 5 or more years at this school Teachers' average years of experience Teachers with advanced degrees Professional Teacher Credentials Fully licensed 80.8% 52.0 4.0 7.0 2.0 52 25 8.8 18 42 Regular Instruction Special Instruction Administrative and Student Services Staff Administration, FTE * Librarians, FTE Counselors, FTE 19. 11.7 * Regular instruction includes both regular and supplemental teaching staff and does not include mainstreamed special education students. Therefore, these figures do not indicate class size. 5.0 0.0.0 Provisional credential 1.5% 7 Number of principals at this school in the last five years 2 Emergency credential 5.8% * Administration includes Principals, Vice-Principals, Student Activity Coordinators, Student Services Coordinators, Registrars, and Athletic Directors Facilities Adequacy of 's Space Year Ending Standard Classrooms available 60 Number of classrooms short (-) or over (+) Administration 180% facilities inspection results Score Library 181% Grounds Building exterior 1 2 Caf eteria/ Auditorium 26% Building interior Equipment/Furnishings Classrooms 12% Health/Safety Sanitation Total 18 For each category: 1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; = Very Good For Total: 6-8 = Unacceptable; 9-15 = Satisfactory; 16-18 = Very Good 0% 100% 200% facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine standards for space. Graph does not display capacity exceeding 200%. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 11/08 Page 4 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Quality Survey Vital Signs Year -08 The Quality Survey (SQS), administered periodically by the System Evaluation and Reporting Section, is used for strategic planning and to comply with state accountability requirements. Percent of Positive Responses * Quality Survey Dimensions Teachers Parents Students Standards-Based Learning 9.8% 86.2% 77.% 68.7% 58.7% 92.0% 86.7% 72.8% 68.1% 60.% 56.9% 6.1% Quality Student Support 85.9% 7.2% 68.8% 60.9% 49.4% 80.5% 70.5% 67.1% 62.9% 46.9% 4.% 48.6% Professionalism & System Capacity 81.9% 67.% 74.5% 67.2% 61.4% 77.6% 74.1% 7.0% 66.7% 61.8% 60.% 65.% Coordinated Team Work 79.5% 72.9% 61.4% 52.0% 5.7% 50.1% 72.4% 67.1% 57.7% 56.7% 57.9% 61.1% Responsiveness of the System 84.5% 75.2% 61.2% 77.0% 74.7% 56.8% 57.4% 58.6% There are no student items for this dimension Focused & Sustained Action 82.6% 72.2% 50.5% 51.1% 47.1% 79.6% 71.% 55.% 52.8% 54.1% 48.8% 6.6% Involvement 85.0% 76.2% 60.0% 56.2% 56.9% 69.7% 64.% 60.0% 59.4% 46.% 5.5% 54.2% Satisfaction 81.8% 58.8% 72.% 59.5% 46.9% 49.0% 80.1% 60.8% 74.5% 68.2% 51.2% 59.1% Student Safety & Well Being 88.9% 75.6% 67.% 59.0% 46.% 4.1% 84.7% 72.8% 67.0% 62.2% 4.5% 47.6% ** Survey Return Rate 97.9% 75.8% 17.0% 18.9% 100.0% 85.1% 96.4% 75.8% 26.0% 18.9% 100.0% 85.1% * Teacher and Parent positive response figures are one of 4 grade spans (Gr. K to 5/6, Gr. 6/7 to 8, Gr. 9 to 12, and Multi-level) that best correspond to this school's grade span. The Student positive response figures for the and this school are those of the highest grade level surveyed at this school. ** Return Rate for Teachers, Parents, and Students are for one of 6 grade spans (i.e., Gr. K to 5/6, Gr. K to 7/8, Gr. K to 12, Gr. 6/7 to 8, Gr. 6 to 12, and Gr. 9 to 12) that correspond to this school's grade span. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 11/08 Page 5 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Year -08 Student Conduct Vital Signs Attendance and Absences Year 2005-06 2006-07 -08 Average Daily Attendance: % (higher is better) Standard Non-suspended: 80 Suspended: 146 Suspensions, Year - 15% 85% These 146 students were responsible for these 260 suspensions. 9.6% 94.2% 94.1% 95.0% Class A: 46 18% Average Daily Absences: in days (lower is better) 11.4 10. 10.4 9 Class B: 182 Class C: 18 Class D: 14 7% 5% 70% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% Examples of class of suspension: Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco) Retention Retention for elementary schools include students in all grades except kindergarten who were retained (kept back a grade). Retention for middle/intermediate schools include only eighth graders who were not promoted to ninth grade. Starting in 2004, eighth grade retention calculations that conform to NCLB requirements are used. Retention 2006 Total number of students 286 11 05 Percent retained in grade 1% 1% 0% Note. " -- " means missing data. " * " means data not reported to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 11/08 Page 6 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Year -08 Vital Signs Hawaii Assessment HCPS Reading HCPS Mathematics 8 66% 69% 8 5% 47% Grade 7 64% 72% Grade 7 40% 51% 6 57% 6% 6 42% 54% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent Proficient 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent Proficient A bar may not be shown to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). HCPS Science Percent Proficient Grade 7 52% 7% The HCPS Science assessment is given in grades 5, 7 and 11. Grade HCPS Writing Average Score 6 2. 2. Writing scores range from a low of 0 to a high of 4. The figures show the average score for each grade level tested. The HCPS Writing assessment is given in grades 4, 6, 9, and 11. Grade TerraNova, 2nd Edition Percent Average and Above Reading National Norm is 77% Mathematics National Norm is 77% 6 76% 77% 70% 7% 7 75% 70% 70% 72% 8 81% 80% 74% 76% The TerraNova is a national norm-reference assessment with 9 stanine levels. Scores in stanines 1 to represent "Below Average," and scores in stanines 4 to 9 represent "Average and Above." Note. From 2006-, the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) III and TerraNova assessments were used. " -- " means missing data. " * " means data not reported to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 11/08 Page 7 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Other Information Year -08 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle was accredited in 2005 by the Western Association of s and Colleges for a period of six years with a mid-term review. Published on November 21,. System Evaluation and Reporting Section, Systems Accountability Office, Office of the Superintendent, Honolulu, HI: Hawaii Department of Education. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 11/08 Page 8 of 8