Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School serves grades 6-8 in Kauai District's Central Complex. The rural student population is ethnically diverse and CKMS qualifies for the Title I program, drawing from the Koloa, Lihue, Kalaheo and Hanamaulu areas. The school learning is grounded in standards-based education with an emphasis in literacy (reading, writing, math) and technology. The school embraces the middle school philosophy with balanced curriculum based on the needs of young adolescents; exploratory programs; interdisciplinary teaming; balancing the academics with the affective; and advisory programs.
The school is focusing on using an interdisciplinary unit model of instruction in order to integrate standards-based education with curriculum based on the needs of adolescents. Critical to instruction is the balancing of formative assessments that monitor daily student learning with summative assessments that assess achievement of the standards. The school is working towards making interdisciplinary units that are relevant, rigorous, and build positive relationships among students, staff, families, and community.
To achieve its vision of E Holomua I Ka Na'auao – "Progress Through Knowledge" Constantly Learning, Always Improving.
CKMS has integrated the Focus On Learning school improvement model into the school organizational structure. The school has adopted the Tribes learning community process to provide a positive host environment that supports student achievement. CKMS received a six-year accreditation term from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in March 2005.
Shrink ΔAddress 4431 Nuhou Street
City Lihue
Island Kauai
Zip 96766
Grade From Gr 6
Grade To Gr 8
Contact Person Debra Badua
Phone # 808 241-3200
Fax # 808 241-3210
Website http://www.ckms.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 66
Number of Students 915
District Name Kauai
Complex Area Name Kapaa-Kauai-Waimea
Complex Name Kauai
School Code 448
School Name Short Kamakahelei Middle
Military Impacted No
Kamakahelei Middle 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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Kamakahelei Middle 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 ›Kamakahelei Middle 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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Kamakahelei Middle 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.
Kamakahelei Middle 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.
Kamakahelei Middle School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Kamakahelei Middle School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Kamakahelei Middle 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)
Kamakahelei Middle 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 ›Kamakahelei Middle 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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