Code: 327 Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate Status and Improvement Report Year 2015-16 Focus On Standards Grades K-8 Contents 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 302A-1004, Hawai'i Revised Statutes. Focus on Standards Description Setting Student Profile Community Profile Improvement Summary of Progress Resources Certified Staff Facilities p. 1 p. 1 pp. 2-3 p. 4 p. 5 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 Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate (PreKindergarten through Eighth grade) is located in the rural community of Waimānalo on the Windward side of O ahu. The campus backdrop is the magnificent Ko olau Mountain range. The school is adjacent to and utilizes the public library. The Waimānalo Health Center, fire station, and six housing developments are close by. Also on campus is a separate preschool facility under the management of Head Start. Waimanalo s only feeder school for the intermediate division is Blanche Pope Elementary. Community partners include the Waimānalo Health Center, Waimānalo Homes Association, Kamehameha s, and Hawai i Job Corps. The Western Association of s and Colleges conducted their accreditation visit in November of 2010. Waimānalo earned a 6-year accreditation with a 3-year review. Vital Signs Quality Survey Student Conduct Retention or Completion Hawaii wide Assessment Program Address: pp. 6-8 Other Information Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 41-1330 Kalanianaole Highway Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795 Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate is an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)-certified school. This program prepares students with skills and strategies for college and career success. AVID is designed to reach those students who are typically underserved in 4-year universities and who are the first generation of their families to attend college. The program stresses advanced coursework, rigorous curriculum, research-based classroom instructional strategies and student support. WEIS will continue its UPLINK program for middle school. UPLINK is an afterschool program for middle school students which provides them with supervised activities after school to limit at-risk behaviors during this critical time. Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate is proud to be a model school for the Philosophy for Children (p4c) program on campus. This program promotes intellectually safe classrooms in which students have inquiry-rich discussions. Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 11/ Page 1 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Student Profile Setting Year 2015-16 year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Fall enrollment 536 505 478 Number and percent of students in Special Education programs 71 66 69 13.2% 13.0% 14.4% Number and percent of students enrolled for the entire school year Number and percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch 491 465 423 Number and percent of students 37 22 22 91.6% 92.0% 88.4% with limited English proficiency 6.9% 4.3% 4.6% 452 395 388 84.3% 78.2% 81.1% Percent of Kindergartners who attended preschool 56% -- -- Note. -- means missing data. * means data not reported to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). ** means is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision. Student Ethnicity, Year 2015-16 Native American 0 Black 4 Chinese 3 Filipino 69 Native Hawaiian 287 Japanese 8 Korean 1 Portuguese 7 Hispanic 3 Samoan 23 Indo-Chinese 4 Micronesian 18 Tongan 6 Guamanian/Chamorro 0 White 37 White two or more 0 Other Asian 1 Other Pacific Islander 2 Pacific Islander two or more 0 Asian two or more 0 Multiple, two or more 5 0.8% 0.6% 14.4% 1.6% 0.2% 1.4% 0.6% 4.8% 0.8% 3.7% 1.2% 7.7% 0.2% 0.4% 1.0% 60.0% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% n = 478 Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 11/ Page 2 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Community Profile Setting Year 2015-16 The Community Profile information updated in this school report reflects selected 2010 demographics for the High Complex (HSC) area in which this school resides. Profile data are based on the 2010 U.S. Census, the American Community Survey (ACS) 2006-2010 five-year estimates (centric to 2008), and the incorporation of Hawaii s HSC boundary areas with updated 2010 Census geography. Figures for educational attainment and median household income are sample estimates obtained from the ACS, adapted to conform to HSC geography, and should be considered rough approximations of census counts. Based on the 2010 U.S. Census Kailua HSC Complex Total population Community 28,776 of Hawai`i 1,360,301 Percentage of population aged 5-19 19.7% 18.4% Median age of population 41.4 38.6 Number of family households 6,677 313,907 Median household income $92,347 $66,420 Community Educational Attainment Level College Graduate 29.4% 35.0% Some College 27.9% 31.4% High 30.0% 29.0% Less than High Graduate 6.9% 10.2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% of Haw ai`i Community Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 11/ Page 3 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Improvement Year 2015-16 Summary of Progress Common Core Standards: Elementary and Middle Language Arts teachers continue to implement Reading Wonders and Springboard Curriculum. Elementary and Middle Math teachers continue to implement Stepping Stones and Go Math. The school has moved forward with Lucy Calkins Writing Pathways to enhance the current writing process. An on-demand prompt is used to measure pre- and post-writing performance of the students. All writing work is scored through a common rubric. Comprehensive Student Support: STAR Reading, Math and STAR Early Literacy universal screeners are administered three times a year. In addition, WEIS uses Reading Plus and Lexia to assess and enhance students reading proficiency. The RTI team meets monthly to discuss student concerns and review student data. Action plans are developed for all Tier 3 students. The team uses multiple data sources to expand levels of support. The school continues to use Vision Management as a consistent schoolwide positive behavior support method. Particular emphasis has been placed on Connectedness activities such as TARO, P4C, Advisory curriculum, UPLINK and connecting every student with a significant adult. Formative Instruction/Data Teams: Teachers currently use their curriculum-based assessments to drive instructional change. In addition to this, teachers use other assessment sources such as STAR, Reading Plus, Lexia and writing data. Educator Effectiveness: Administrators continue to use the EES system for educator effectiveness. Extensive professional development is provided for all teachers during the beginning of the year. Administration continues with coaching and making connections for teachers through the EES system. Induction and Mentoring: Induction and mentoring are provided at the district level; however, each new teacher hired to the school is provided a peer buddy who is a member of the current leadership team. Quarterly meetings are held with new teachers to allow them to voice concerns and offer suggestion on how to improve the process of support. Academic Review Team: The ART team meets quarterly to review schoolwide systems data and also to address grade team concerns regarding this data. To improve this process, the team is currently reviewing our leadership structure to revise the process based on feedback and meeting the needs of the students. Optional Additional Strategies: The school continues to grow its AVID program by including WICOR within all classrooms. Note taking, questioning and organization continue to be a focus. Teachers continue to receive professional development on WICOR. WEIS increased the number of classrooms implementing Philosophy for Children (p4c) within their classrooms. The school continues to engage our parents and communities through a wide variety of venues, such as Open House, Literacy Night, Science Night, Winter Performance, Poetry Night, AVID night, school website and Administrators attendance at the Waimanalo Neighborhood Board meeting as well as Jobs Corps Community update meeting. Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 11/ Page 4 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Certified Staff Teaching Staff Resources * Students per Teaching Staff Year 2015-16 Total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Regular Instruction, FTE 78.3% Special Instruction, FTE 16.2% 37.0 29.0 6.0 Regular Instruction Special Instruction * These figures do not indicate class size. 14.1 11.5 Supplemental Instruction, FTE 5.4% 2.0 Teacher headcount 37 Administrative and Student Services Staff Teachers with 5 or more years at this school 17 Administration, FTE * 4.0 Teachers' average years of experience 11.8 Librarians, FTE 1.0 Teachers with advanced degrees Professional Teacher Credentials Fully licensed 100.0% Emergency hires 0.0% 12 37 0 Counselors, FTE Number of principals at this school in the last five years 2.0 * Administration includes Principals, Vice-Principals, Student Activity Coordinators, Student Services Coordinators, Registrars, and Athletic Directors 1 Facilities Adequacy of 's Space Year Ending Standard Classrooms available 44 Number of classrooms short (-) or over (+) 0 Administration 130% facilities inspection results Library 115% From the 2011 school year, school facilities inspection data are no longer available at the state level. Department schools are still required to do an annual assessment of its facilities in the following areas: Grounds, Building exterior, Building interior, Equipment/Furnishings, Health/Safety and Sanitation. All department schools should have their annual inspections completed by the second quarter of the school year. Historically, the majority of the department schools attained inspection assessment points in the following ranges: 9-15, earning a "Satisfactory" rating, and 16-18 points, earning the highest "Very Good" rating. Caf eteria/ Auditorium Classrooms 153% 156% 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%. Note. -- means missing data. Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 11/ Page 5 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Quality Survey Vital Signs Year 2015-16 The Quality Survey (SQS), administered by the Accountability Section, is used for strategic planning and to comply with state accountability requirements. Percent of Positive Responses * Quality Survey Teachers Parents Students Dimensions Safety 2015 75.5% 67.4% 82.2% 71.8% 74.5% 71.1% 68.0% 66.5% 82.9% 72.9% 66.6% 69.7% Well-Being 2015 72.5% 64.0% 85.9% 82.4% 70.8% 68.3% 72.6% 66.9% 90.9% 85.8% 61.5% 67.9% Satisfaction 2015 60.4% 54.5% 76.9% 63.7% 78.2% 76.2% 55.2% 55.7% 80.5% 66.5% 68.1% 74.7% Involvement/Engagement 2015 67.1% 61.3% 83.0% 71.3% 64.1% 59.3% 66.6% 62.7% 88.9% 72.7% 58.7% 57.5% Survey Return Rate ** Teachers Parents Students 2015 100.0% 88.7% 16.6% 18.4% 88.7% 87.2% 100.0% 99.0% 21.5% 21.8% 83.8% 86.4% * The SQS is completed by students and parents of students in grades 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11 and by all teachers of the school. Teacher and Parent positive response figures are one of four 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 six grade spans (Elementary, Elementary/Middle, Elementary/Middle/High, Middle, Middle/High, High) that corresponds to this school. Note: In 2015, a revised Quality Survey (SQS) was administered statewide to students, school staff, and parents. The dimensions, questions, and rating scale differ from the SQS administered in previous years. Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 11/ Page 6 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Year 2015-16 Student Conduct Vital Signs Attendance and Absences Suspensions, Year 2015- Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Standard Non-suspended: 434 91% Average Daily Attendance: % (higher is better) Suspended: 44 9% These 44 students were responsible for these 76 suspensions. 93.3% 93.8% 93.2% 95.0% Class A: 22 29% Average Daily Absences: in days Class B: 38 50% (lower is better) Class C: 13 17% 12.0 11.1 12.1 9 Class D: 3 4% 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 who were retained (kept back a grade) in all grades except kindergarten. Retention for middle/intermediate/k-8 schools include only eighth graders who were not promoted to ninth grade. Retention 2014 2015 Total number of students 92 87 75 Percent retained in grade 0% 1% 1% Note. -- means missing data. * means data not reported to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 11/ Page 7 of 8
Status and Improvement Report Year 2015-16 Hawaii wide Assessment Program Vital Signs Language Arts/Literacy Mathematics 8 49% 44% 8 24% 38% 7 27% 47% 7 14% 37% Grade 6 5 34% 51% 56% 48% Grade 6 5 15% 39% 36% 42% 4 50% 44% 4 26% 47% 3 28% 49% 3 35% 53% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent Meeting Standard 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent Meeting Standard HCPS Science Grade 8 4 37% 41% 54% 55% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Percent Proficient The HCPS Science assessment is given in grades 4 and 8. High (HS) HCPS Science assessment results are from an end-of-course exam given to high school students enrolled in Biology I. A school's bar may not be shown to maintain student confidentiality (see FERPA). Other Information Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate was accredited by the Western Association of s and Colleges for a period of six years with a mid-term review. This school's accreditation status expires in 2017. Published on November 2,. Accountability Section, Assessment and Accountability Branch, Office of Strategy, Innovation and Performance, Honolulu, HI: Hawaii Department of Education. Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 11/ Page 8 of 8