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Kualapuu Strategic Plan 2013-2018

Welcome Back to School!

PSO Open House and Dinner

Kualapu’u Public Conversion Charter

School Strategic Plan and Title I Plan

Parent Meeting, August 29, 2013


Celebrations!

Kualapu’u School is an Accredited School

through WASC (Western Association of Schools

and Colleges)

7 HLIP Teachers, K-7; 1 HLIP Curriculum

Coordinator; 1 Cultural Advisor/Translator

5th year with PreK

4th year with ELT

Only 4 of 35 teachers still need to become HQT

1st year with Strive HI accountability system


Strive HI Results for Kualapu’u

Total 290 of 400 points

Continuous Improvement; 4th among charter schools; 2nd among Molokai schools

Strive HI Scores Achievement: 62% math; 60% reading; 29% science

Percentile Growth: 61 Math; 61 Reading

Readiness– Chronic Absenteeism—only a handful of students need monitoring; we want it to be zero

Achievement Gap: 16% (The difference between Non-High Needs Students (74%) and High-Needs Students (58%)—State average is 33%


One Mission Statement of The

School

“To build a strong foundation for lifelong

learning so with proper nurturing our keiki will

be able to discover and grow, develop skills

and confidence, and, like the ‘uala, withstand

adversity and thrive in an ever-changing

world.”


One Mission, Dual Visions (Temporary)

English Speaking Program--Students from Kualapu’u School students will:

Exhibit the rigorous outcomes expected by the Common Core Standards in a learning environment,

Be instructed by curricula that is researched and outcomes based, and

Learn in a safe and positive learning environment that promotes the Hawaiian and all other cultural values needed to thrive in an ever changing world.

Hawaiian Language Immersion Program--Students from Kula Kaiapuni o Kualapu’u will

Become proficient in the Hawaiian language through instructional practices that are culturally appropriate, researched, and outcomes based,

Exhibit the rigorous outcomes expected by the Common Core, and

Learn in a safe and positive learning environment embedded in Hawaiian cultural values, protocols, and language.


Assumptions of the organization

for implementing the strategic

plan

1. We trust that the parents and community will continue to share in the completion and implementation of the plan.

2. We know that the roles and responsibilities for the administration will change.

3. We know that the roles and responsibilities of faculty and staff will change.

4. All parts of the organization will change.

5. NEW--We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment supportive of a 21st Century global learning organization. –Common Core Standards


Indicators of Success

Improvement in grades 5 and 6 on Hawaii State Assessment in reading and math as the exit grades for Kualapuu; and

Improvement in reading and math in the Hawaiian language of students in grades 3 and 4 as measured by HSA.

Improvement of students in grade 3, 4, 5, 6 on HSA Reading and Math Tests.

NEW--Improvement of grade 5 and 6 students based on school data and/or state assessment in writing.

NEW--Ike Hawaii cultural and performance competencies/values as developed and defined by the school plan.

NEW--Health and wellness competencies/values as developed and defined by the school plan.


Priority Recommendations

2013-2018

1. Kualapu`u Student Learning and Achievement Maintain indicators of success which will include NCLB Academic

Targets for Reading and Math

Add Writing as a school level outcome

2. Kualapu`u Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Develop 21st Century global awareness outcomes

(Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creativity (or complete tasks) with particular emphasis on strengthening curriculum for in Technology, PE, and Ike Hawaii

3. Revisit and Refine HLIP instructional framework and strategies for student and program success


Priority Recommendations 4-8 4. Kualapuù Student Support Services

Enhance capacity of staff to positively affect the whole child (mental health, emotional, and behavioral health for student academic, cultural, health and wellness)

5. Kualapuù Leadership and Government

Replicate success and successful partnerships

6. Kualapuù Leadership and Government Develop student leadership capacity

7. Kualapuù Communication and Outreach- Develop a system of community engagement, communication,

and outreach that ensures broad-based and focused community support for student achievement and our school’s goals

8. Kualapuù Finance and Resource Management

Refine management of school finances and resources including grants and school personnel


2013-2014 Implementation

Actions and Timeline

PE Committee to define student indicators of success by

May 2013

Parent Presentation on new PE Fitness Plan & Along with Ike Hawaii

integration (August)

Provide explicit outcomes for quarterly monitoring and EOY Goals for

student (August)

Implement Plan for the year

School Staff to visit Dual Vision Statements—August,

October Faculty Meeting. Confirm by December 2013.

Ike Hawaii Committee to define student indicators of

success by March 2014 (was July 2013)

Revisit and Refine HLIP instructional framework and strategies

for student and program success by March 2014


Specific Actions and Timeline for

Ike Hawai’I and HLIP Revisit

Establish 2 Committees (Ike Hawaii and HLIP Committees –August)

Education For the Future (EFF) Parent & Student Survey with disaggregate results for HLIP & English Speaking Programs (September 1-15, 2013—dates subject to discussion)

1or 2 Day Kualapu’u conference during intersession to discuss Ike Hawai’I and HLIP outcomes. Former Students, Parents, Community, Educators Invited (during DOE intersession). Possible facilitation of school staff and external consultant? Linda Colburn?—October 7-8?

Ike Hawai’I to define Student Indicators of Success HLIP to define Create HLIP Committee (to include HLIP and non-

HLIP members to increase HSA achievement, provide academic & cultural inservice to staff; refine & clarify student discipline and support for students, staff, and parents.


Outcomes of Committees

IKE HAWAI’I

Members of Committee– Administrator, 2-3 teachers, 2-3 parents, 1-2 support staff

Define Cultural Student Indicators of Success

HLIP

Members of Committee—Administrator, 2 HLIP Teachers, 1-2 Non-HLI Teachers, 1-2 Non-HLIP arents; 1-2 HLIP Parents

Define/Describe what Hawaiian cultural PD to staff

Define & Refine Student Discipline as it relates to HLIP to define

Define HLIP indicators of academic success (if different from HSA outcomes)

Define Cultural Indicators of Student success specific to HLIP Students


Timeline Continued…

Committees Review Ike Hawai’I and HLIP

Discussion—Present findings for review,

December 2013.

Approval March 2014 by School and LAP

Implement 2014-2015.


Our communication with you

Student Handbook given at the beginning of the year

Parent Events such as PSO

Facebook—Kualapuu Public Conversion Charter

School (Like Us!)

School website – www.kualapuu.k12.hi.us (which takes you to a weebly.com site)

SchoolConnects – automated phone calls home

Monthly Parent newsletters and daily notices home

http://www.kualapuu.k12.hi.us/


School Compact (Title I)

School Handbook -- student and parent guidelines; these are in the student calendars; School Compact

As a school, we will do our best to: Provide timely reports on student progress

Assign meaningful homework with clear directions

Provide a positive classroom and school environment

Use appropriate teaching strategies and materials for different learning styles

Communicate with parents

Provide a safe environment for everyone to work, learn and play


Students will do their best to

Attend school on time with a positive attitude

about learning

Be alert and ready to work and learn

Complete daily homework

Return all assignments on time

Follow classroom and school rules

Read at home 20 minutes a day


Parents & Families will do their

best to

Attend school events and parent teacher conferences

See that my keiki attends school regularly and on time

Support the school in its discipline plan

Establish a schedule and provide a quiet place for my keiki to study

Monitor my keiki’s progress and supervise completion of his/her homework.


Parent Involvement Opportunities

PSO and Hui Makua Activities

Local Advisory Panel

Classroom Volunteer – arrange with teachers

Classroom fundraisers for specific activities

Parent Opinion Surveys – SQS, KS, BERC Studies

Strategic Planning Meetings – Ike Hawaii and HLIP

revision and refinement

PreK – required participation and fundraiser for playground equipment

Thank you!!!

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