Kalihi Uka Elementary School is an urban community school located on a one-acre city block in upper Kalihi Valley. The school opened its first four classroom doors in 1921 to 117 children in Grades 2 through 5 with Mrs. Elizabeth Abrehamsen, Principal and 3 teachers. Today, with fifteen classrooms, a library, and a cafetorium, the year-round school serves approximately 280 students in Pre-K and Kindergarten through Grade 5. 1n 2001, Kalihi Uka Elementary School adopted the comprehensive school reform model America's Choice School Design to help students achieve National and State standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science. The reform model components include the 25 Book (1 Million Words) Campaign and the Book of the Month program.
The school has been operating under School Community-Based Management (SCBM) since 1995. Beginning in August 2004, the SCBM Council transitioned to the School Community Council, as a pilot for Act 51's School Community Council (SCC) and Weighted Student Formula, which has elected school, parent, student and community representatives in place. The school implements the Comprehensive Student Support System (CSSS) to provide early intervention and prevention strategies to support students in their academic achievement. The faculty and staff implement a schoolwide Rituals and Routines as part of its Positive Behavior System (PBS) focusing on the three expectations for students to be always safe, responsible and respectful. In addition, the "Gotcha" ticket program recognizes and rewards students' positive behaviors and instills civic responsibility in all members of the school community. Within the school's CSSS Array of Services, the faculty and staff provide Counseling, Primary School Adjustment Program, English for Second Language Learners, Hawaiiana, Special Services and Parent Community Networking. The A+ program serves families for after school care needs.
The Vision of Kalihi Uka School is to "work to our fullest potential, contribute positively to our community, and strive to be life-long learners." The Mission of Kalihi Uka School is "All students leaving Kalihi Uka Elementary School will be prepared to enter secondary school. They will have either met or exceeded the state standards, as well as met or exceeded the standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Hawaii State Assessments." The school's faculty and staff sustain the Vision and Mission through their curricular, instructional and assessment efforts towards raising student achievement in meeting and exceeding the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards III in the nine content areas. These efforts are reflected in the school's Strategic Plan and Academic and Financial Plan, which support the student priorities of academic achievement, civic responsibility and safety and well-being.
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City Honolulu
Island Oahu
Zip 96819
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 5
Contact Person Kathryn Yoshida
Phone # 808 832-3310
Fax # 808 832-3313
Website http://www.kalihiuka.k12.hi.us/
Number of Teachers 21
Number of Students 249
District Name Honolulu
Complex Area Name Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani
Complex Name Farrington
School Code 122
School Name Short Kalihi-uka El
Military Impacted No
Kalihi-uka 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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Kalihi-uka 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 ›Kalihi-uka 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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Kalihi-uka 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.
Kalihi-uka 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.
Kalihi-uka Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Kalihi-uka 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 ›Kalihi-uka 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)
Kalihi-uka 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 ›Kalihi-uka 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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