Ho'okena Elementary School, situated in rural South Kona, is located 20 miles south from the town of Kailua-Kona. The school spans a total geographic area of 17 miles, north from Kealia, south to Honomalino, and down to coastal areas of Ho'okena Beach and Miloli'i Village.
Ho'okena Elementary completed its seventh year of affiliation with the school reform model, America's Choice School Design, in implementing standards-based learning. For the second continuous year, Ho'okena met Adequate Yearly Progress and proudly achieved School in Good Standing, Unconditional status.
The School Community Council and the school's very supportive P.T.O. worked in tandem with administration and staff to further the vision and mission of Ho'okena Elementary School. Through the combined efforts of the SCC, PTO, and the school, several new computers were purchased for classrooms to replace old, nonfunctioning ones. The groups are committed to continue fundraising for new computers during the coming school year.
Other parent involvement activities included Kinder Kamp, Open House featuring modeling by teachers of standards-based reading, writing, and math workshops, regularly scheduled Parent Coffee Hours, and PSAP parent activities.
In order to promote the Konawaena Complex's focus on rigorous instructional practices where students are challenged to use their minds well, Ho'okena also conducted "Think-With-Me" parent involvement sessions. Parents observed classroom workshop sessions where students were challenged to use their minds well and learn by applying problem solving strategies. A debriefing session after the observations provided parents with tools and strategies they could then use to help their child at home."
Shrink ΔAddress 86-4355 Mamalahoa Highway
City Captain Cook
Island Hawaii
Zip 96704
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 5
Contact Person Lyndia Uchimura
Phone # 808 328-2710
Fax # 808 328-2712
Website http://www.hookena.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 18
Number of Students 126
District Name Hawaii
Complex Area Name Honokaa-Kealakehe-Kohala-Konawaena
Complex Name Konawaena
School Code 363
School Name Short Hookena El
Military Impacted No
HSL- Home School Liason
PSAP- Primary School Adjustment Program
The role of the HSL is to keep in contact with parents informing them about their children's school activities, school work, absenteeism, meetings, conferences and other issues that concern school and parents.
HSL works closely with teachers, PSAP aides, PCNC, PTO, office and administration.
Special Education provides quality support to ensure a free and appropriate public education and the achievement of the state standards for our special needs students.
Ho'okena 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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Ho'okena 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 ›Ho'okena 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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Ho'okena 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.
Ho'okena 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.
Ho'okena Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Ho'okena 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 ›Ho'okena 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)
Ho'okena 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 ›Ho'okena 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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