Palisades Elementary School, nestled on a slope on the west side of the beautiful Ko'olau mountain range, is a geographically isolated suburban public elementary school built in 1966. It is in the Leeward District and the smallest school in the Pearl City Complex. The culturally diverse make up of the community makes it essential that the school address the different value systems of the cultural groups it serves.
Striving toward excellence, Palisades Elementary School is continually refining its school improvement efforts focusing on student achievement towards standards, parent/community involvement and professional development. In addition to the basic curriculum, Palisades integrates the following instructional resources into its curriculum: computer technology and enrichment programs with a focus on math, PE resource and Hawaiian Studies. To address students in need of extra instruction, parents, community and military volunteers and Educational Assistants tutor students during and after school. A display of student work is shared with parents and the community at the annual curriculum fair. Palisades welcomes parents to Halloween Night Read Aloud and Pumpkin carving, Christmas Craft Night, Field Day, Fourth Grade Makahiki and many other activities.
Palisades Elementary has an active PTO Board who coordinates activities for the school and also financially supports various school and grade level activities. Fun Fair, held in May, is an attempt to bring the community into the school. The annual Sports Day is a successful fundraising event that integrates PE standards into the school's curriculum. In order to create wholesome family nights, the PTO Board has instituted Movie Nights at the school. The fourth grade makahiki and the annual sixth grade banquet, in addition to many other grade level activities, are financially supported by the PTO.
Shrink ΔAddress 2306 Auhuhu Street
City Pearl City
Island Oahu
Zip 96782
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 6
Contact Person Suzanne Yamada
Phone # 808 453-6550
Fax # 808 453-5910
Website http://www.palisades.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 24
Number of Students 368
District Name Leeward
Complex Area Name Pearl City-Waipahu
Complex Name Pearl City
School Code 264
School Name Short Palisades El
Military Impacted No
Palisades 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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Palisades 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 ›Palisades 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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Palisades 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.
Palisades 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.
Palisades Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Palisades 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 ›Palisades 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)
Palisades 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 ›Palisades 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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