Horace Meek Hickam Elementary School was established in 1950 and is situated at Manzelman Circle on Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu. Adjacent to our school is the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. The enrollment of approximately 850 includes students whose families are connected to the Air Force, Army, National Guard, or Navy. The population of our school is predominantly Caucasian, with a scattering of students of Asian, Polynesian, Hispanic and African- American background, and also includes a few students who have limited English proficiency.
A highly transient population, students come from many school systems throughout the nation and from schools for U.S. dependents established in foreign countries. This results in significant differences in levels of achievement and maturity throughout the grade levels. To accommodate the wide diversity and establish a sense of stability for our students, our school provides strong academic and co-curricular programs (e.g., programs for Students of Limited English Proficiency, Gifted and Talented, and for Specific Learning Disabilities). Other programs include Student Council, Supplementary Reading, Speech and Language, Music, Physical Education, and Computer Technology.
Through a Radford Complex grant, the Transition Center was continued, with the coordinator providing school tours, information, and a welcome to new families transitioning into our school. Reading and Math tests were administered to incoming students to provide classroom teachers with an academic snapshot.
We strive to provide a safe, disciplined, drug-free learning environment for all of our students.
Hickam Elementary School has been operating under School Community Council, formerly known as the School/Community-Based Management.
Shrink ΔAddress 825 Manzelman Circle
City Honolulu
Island Oahu
Zip 96818
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 6
Contact Person John Erickson
Phone # 808 421-4148
Fax # 808 421-4157
Website http://www.hickam.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 44
Number of Students 801
District Name Central
Complex Area Name Aiea-Moanalua-Radford
Complex Name Radford
School Code 209
School Name Short Hickam El
Military Impacted Yes
Military Housing Area
Music education for grades K - 6 is focused on the implementation of the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards in Music. Studetns sing and perform on a variety of instruments, study composition, improvisation, read and notate musich whie also analyzing music from various time periods and cultures. This year, grades 3-6 will participate in the Honolulu Symphony's "Link Up" program which is a music curriculum (attained through a grant) from Carnegie Hall.
In addition to the regular music classes, the Music Education program offers a year-long choral program for grades 3-6.
Our PE program emphasizes participation and involves students from Preschool to Grade 6. Students participate in activities emphasizing fitness, teamwork / sportsmanship, and learning / application of skills. During each lesson, students are taught why each activity / skill / exercise is important.
Besides regular classes, the PE program offers a fitness class (grade 4) and various team sport activities (volleyball, basketball, and track) for grades 5 & 6. Hickam participates in the Radford Complex volleyball & basketball tournaments, and the complex track meet. Other activities include the Nike Town Fun Run, Jump Rope for Heart, Healthy Heart Month, and the Fitnessgram Fitness Test.
Technology and computer usage is integrated with classroom subject areas. Computer usage is not taught in isolation but within the classroom curriculum and with units of study to promote the understanding that technology and computers are tools in the learning process. Scheduled lessons will be taught in the computer lab to grades K-6 during the first semester. During the second semester, classes are expected to use their time to work on project-based assignments. The computer teacher will then serve as a technical support and resource assistant to the classroom teacher.
The Gifted and Talented Explorations Program provides opportunities for students to develop higher levels of cognitive thinking, analyzing, synthesizing, and the evaluation of information. Students will be given opportunities to apply scientific, and mathematical strategies, skills and concepts in problem solving situations. The inquiry-based format of the program enables students to construct their own understandings in science and math by participating in investigations that are meaningful to them. Throughout the investigations, the students are asked to make predictions, form judgments, justify their reasoning, and draw conclusions based on their findings.Although the primary focus of the program is Science and Mathematics, other subject areas such as Language Arts and Technology are also heavily integrated into the curriculum.
Special Education provides students with disabilities and their families a comprehensive and individually designed educational program. Special Education provides a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible and includes all the related and support services the student needs. There are twelve classifications for handicapping conditions under IDEA; visual impairment, other health impairments, orthopedic impairments, multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, traumatic brain injury, deaf-blindness, specific learning disabilities, serious emotional disturbance, mental retardation and speech/language impairments.
Our school provides placement in grades preschool through 6th grade. Placement options are as follows:
1. regular education class with special education monitoring and/or support services
2. regular education class with provision of special education instruction and related services
3. regular education class with separate special education services
3. special education class on a regular education campus
PSAP, or Primary School Adjustment Project, is a part of Hickam Elementary's guidance and counseling program. It is designed to supplement the educational experiences and personal development of students in grades K-3 with school adjustment problems and provides them with nurturing and support. This early intervention process is one way to enable children to experience success in the school, home and community. PSAP helps students make better adjustments and transitions to school, assists teachers in working more effectively with students, and supports parents in understanding and helping their child be successful in school.
The Transition Center was made possible through funding from a federal No Child Left Behind grant, and is designed to help new arrivals during the school year transition into the schools in our Radford Complex. The grant provided for a school site coordinator and computers. Our Hickam transition center welcomes incoming students and families.
The Transition Center at Hickam Elementary has four main functions:
1. Family Support: To provide community information and services to the family (both on base and in the civilian community). Our mission is to welcome new students and families to the Hickam "ohana".
2. Social Transition: To help students with the adjustment to our school (tour of the school, meeting support staff, orientation to school rules and expectations, etc.) A student "HOST" (Helping Our Students Together) will be assigned to each student in their classroom to act as an extension of the Transition Center. The HOST will aid the classroom teacher with the new student's orientation. The Transition Center is also available to assist students who are preparing to leave the school when their parent receives relocation orders.
3. Academic Support: Conduct initial assessment in reading and mathematics when a student enters the school. In addition, some short term tutoring may be available as needed.
4. Partnership with the PCNC: To determine appropriate additional school level supports as needed.
A+ After School Program is run by Kama`aina Kids which has met the challenges of providing high quality A+ After School Programs since its inception in 1989 with a solid commitment to safety, programming, and professional staffing. After-school child care (including homework assistance, enrichment activities and supervised recreational activities) is provided after school until 5:30 p.m. during the regular school year. The A+ Program is not open when school is closed for vacation, holidays, during teacher institutes or on days when school is open only half a day. Children may participate if they reside with: two parents, both of whom are employed or in a job training or education program during the hours of A+ operation; a single parent who is employed or in a job training or education program during the hours of A+ operation; or a parent who is employed in the A+ Program.
Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Summary of Progress Report shows how teaching, learning and assessments are being based and aligned to Hawaii State Standards and Benchmarks. It summarizes progress made in accomplishing school improvement goals.
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Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Student Profile describes the school's Fall Enrollment, Number and Percent of students enrolled for the entire school year, Number and Percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch, Number and Percent of students in Special Education programs, Number and Percent of students with Limited English Proficiency and Percent of Kindergarteners who attended Preschool.
View School Year ›Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Ethnicity report focuses on giving the number and percent of students enrolled by race. It describes the population of the 13 common races as well as other foreign races usually enrolled in a school.
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Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Enrollment Statistics shows the no. of students enrolled in each year. Animated graph is used to easily determine how enrollment fluctuates every year.
Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's facility report shows total number and shortage of classrooms if any. It also shows comprehensive condition of the facilities like building exterior, building interior, grounds, sanitation etc. through its Inspection rating.
School Facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable;
9-15 = Satisfactory;
16-18 = Very Good
School facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Suspension report shows the number of students being suspended. Offenses are categorized into "Class" depending on the nature of violation committed. Class - D, for light violation and Class - A for grave offense.
View School Year ›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)
Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Certified Staff report includes Teaching Staff, Professional Teacher Credentials, Students per Teaching Staff and Administrative and Student Services Staff. It gives details on teacher headcount, teacher in regular and special instruction, no. of teachers serving the school for more than 5 years, no. of fully licensed teachers, librarians and counsellors.
View School Year ›Lt. Col. Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School's Test scores covers Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and SAT9/TerraNova. Scores are given based on the grade level and the no. of students tested in a given year.
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