Ka'elepulu Elementary School is one of the three public schools encircling Enchanted Lake in Kailua. Ka'elepulu means "moist blackness" which refers to the dark moss that grew in what was once an important fresh water pond on this site. Ka'elepulu School opened in 1973 and serves a student population of approximately 170 -190 students yearly in a single two-story classroom building.
Ka'elepulu School has strong support from the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association), the PCNC(Parent Community Network Coordinator) and the new School Community Council. Ka'elepulu School is also partnered with the Kaneohe Marines 3rd Radio Battalion, and the Pali Lions. Various opportunities are available for parents and community members to participate in the classroom and school events. The PTSA supports the Fine Arts Program in our school.
The integrated curriculum at Ka'elepulu School emphasizes critical thinking skills and behaviors to help students draw on learning through a fusion of knowledge from different disciplines. This approach to learning and teaching includes a variety of world views, strategies and resources. It incorporates real life situations for problem solving and application throughout the grade levels. TRIBES and Lions Quest add to the affective domain to balance the curriculum.
Special programs at Ka'elepulu School include the daily morning broadcast, Channel4Core; WINGS- an upper grade program held weekly to develop leadership skills; WHEELS- a lower grade program of rotating enrichment activities; Kokua Crew(gr 6 community service) and an after-school Japanese Language program. JPO and Student Council are on-going, strong programs that provide leadership opportunities to our children.
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Gifted and Talented Program
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Hawaiian Studies
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Japanese Afterschool Program
Ka'elepulu Elementary School PSAP (Primary School Adjustment Program)
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Lion's Quest (Gr. K-5)
Ka'elepulu Elementary School DARE (Gr.5)
Ka'elepulu Elementary School JPO (Junior Police Officers)
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Lego League
Ka'elepulu Elementary School A+ Program (After School Program)
Statistics
Summary of Progress
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Summary of Progress
Ka'elepulu 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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Student Profile
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Student Profile
Ka'elepulu 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.
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Ethnicity Statistics
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Ethnicity Statistics
Ka'elepulu 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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Ka'elepulu Elementary School Ethnicity By Race
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Enrollment Statistics
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Enrollment Statistics
Ka'elepulu 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.
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Facilities
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Facilities
Ka'elepulu 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.
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Ka'elepulu Elementary School Facilities
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Inspection Rating
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable; 9-15 = Satisfactory; 16-18 = Very Good
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Adequacy of School's Space Compared with State Standards
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.
Attendance & Absences
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Attendance & Absences
Ka'elepulu Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
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Ka'elepulu Elementary School Retention
Ka'elepulu Elementary School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
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Suspensions
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Suspensions
Ka'elepulu 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.
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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)
Certified Staff
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Certified Staff
Ka'elepulu 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.
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Test Scores Statistics
Ka'elepulu Elementary School Test Scores Statistics
Ka'elepulu 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.