Kailua Intermediate School (KIS) is situated in a lovely residential area next to the heart of Kailua town two blocks from beautiful white sand beaches. It occupies approximately fourteen acres of land next to the City and County Recreational Park. The school has seven buildings and sixty-one classrooms. The official 2005 enrollment was 793 students supported by 62.5 full-time certificated positions. KIS serves seventh and eighth grade students of various ethnic backgrounds who live in the Kailua/Kalaheo area.
Based on the Middle School Philosophy, the school has teaching and learning teams, advisor/advisee, and exploratory. KIS has continued to expand their elective course offerings in order to allow young adolescent students to explore different areas and develop new interests. In order to meet the diverse needs of students, a well respected Gifted and Talented Program and Special Education Inclusion Program is offered.
The school has 6 computer labs and offers students the opportunity to earn a Technology Certificate upon completion of eighth grade. Three labs are located in the science classrooms and allow students to complete research and present their findings using various form of technology.
As a member of the Foundation of Excellent Schools, KIS focuses on mentoring, service learning, goal setting and early college awareness. Additional partnerships with Kaneohe Marine Corps Base-Hawaii CSSG-3, Joint Ventures for Education Forum, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Windward Community College, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, Brigham Young University, Boys and Girls Club Hawaii, and The Castle Foundation assist the faculty and staff in providing an excellent education for our students.
To increase the effectiveness of the school learning climate, KIS has established a school wide dress code requiring students to wear a uniform. The Counseling Department offers many support groups including a Deployment Group and the Cultural Exchange Group, which are well used by our young people. A Transition Center is on campus to assist our dependent military students in adjusting to our school.
Continued focus on Literacy, Math, Teaching Teams, Student Behavior and Discipline will assist our school in reaching their rigorous academic goals.
In May of 2005, KIS was awarded an accreditation period of six years with a mid-term review by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges.
Shrink ΔAddress 145 South Kainalu Drive
City Kailua
Island Oahu
Zip 96734
Grade From Gr 7
Grade To Gr 8
Contact Person Suzanne Mulcahy
Phone # 808 263-1500
Fax # 808 266-7984
Website http://kailuain.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 62
Number of Students 654
District Name Windward
Complex Area Name Kailua-Kalaheo
Complex Name Kalaheo
School Code 310
School Name Short Kailua Int
Military Impacted Yes
Military Housing Area
Kailua Intermediate 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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Kailua Intermediate 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 ›Kailua Intermediate 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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Kailua Intermediate 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.
Kailua Intermediate 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.
Kailua Intermediate School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Kailua Intermediate School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Kailua Intermediate 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)
Kailua Intermediate 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 ›Kailua Intermediate 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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