Ni'ihau School is near the village of Puuwai on the Island of Ni'ihau and consists of three classroom buildings and a combination cafeteria and meeting hall. Enrollment at the school fluctuates as children travel to and from Kaua'i for several weeks at a time. Students are first taught in English.
Niihau School reflects the rich culture of the island and their ethnic heritage. The student's learning styles are embedded in their love for music and family. The expression of the arts is evident in the community celebrations such as Graduation.
All efforts to support and improve student achievement at Niihau School must take in consideration of the challenges of transportation, electricity, and others unique to Niihau School. We must also respect the desires and expectations of the community and owners of Niihau that is based on the preservation of ethnic and cultural beliefs.
Niihau School is a Title I school. The focus has been on the improvement of Reading Comprehension and Math Skills. The Niihau teachers and educational assistants participated in two, 2 day training session on Kauai. The Kauai District resource teachers conducted the training session which included the following: Introduction to Learning Process (Reading/Writing), Introduction to Math curriculum, Math texts and manipulatives, SID Task IV/Action Plan, Introduction to Language Arts curriculum, Reading/Writing/Learning Process, Spelling Books, Sourcebook and teacher's guide, Reflections portfolio, Standards, ACCN, Diploma concerns, GLOs, Awareness of Essential Standards, Deconstructing of Target Standards and Sea creatures book. Follow-up sessions will be conducted in the SY 2006-2007.
Niihau is SCC school. The school is also focused on meeting the highly qualified teacher requirement for NCLB. Niihau School and the Kauai District Office is working together with Kauai Community College and the University of Hawaii, in supporting and assisting the teachers and educational assistance meet the certification and credit requirements of NCLB.
Efforts have been made to establish projects to support the infrastructure for the electrical needs of the school. The project will assist in the powering of basic equipment and computers in the classroom.
Shrink ΔAddress Niihau
City Waimea
Island Niihau
Zip 96796
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 12
Contact Person Nely Caberto
Phone # 808 338-6800
Fax # 808 338-6807
Website http://power2.k12.hi.us/index.cfm?siteID=277
Number of Teachers 2
Number of Students 20
District Name Kauai
Complex Area Name Kapaa-Kauai-Waimea
Complex Name Waimea
School Code 461
School Name Short Niihau High & El
Military Impacted No
Ni'ihau High School & 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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Ni'ihau High School & 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 ›Ni'ihau High School & 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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Ni'ihau High School & 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.
Ni'ihau High School & 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.
Ni'ihau High School & Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Ni'ihau High School & 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 ›Ni'ihau High School & 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)
Ni'ihau High School & 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 ›Ni'ihau High School & 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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