Waiau Elementary School, which opened in 1974, is situated in a flourishing community of diversity from single-family homes to townhouses, with families from every ethnic group and all walks of life. The school facilities include two permanent two-story buildings, an administration building, a library, a cafetorium, and twelve portable classrooms.
Waiau Elementary School strives to develop positive relationships in a safe and nurturing environment and to create a respectful and responsible community of individuals who love learning. Waiau Elementary School offers a wide range of learning opportunities that include the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program, Title I, PSAP (Primary School Adjustment Program), Special Education (SPED), Pre-Plus (preschool) and education in the arts.
Students have the opportunity to learn through the visual and performing arts which include the Hui 'Ukulele, Waiau Chorus, Waiau Sound Machine (percussion group), and the Waiau Violin Group. The balanced curriculum offered at Waiau provides for the interests, strengths, and needs of all students. Waiau completed the process of transitioning from School Community Based Management (SCBM) to a School Community Council (SCC) during SY 05-06. Parental support is key to the success of the students.
Shrink ΔAddress 98-450 Hookanike Street
City Pearl City
Island Oahu
Zip 96782
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 6
Contact Person Troy Takazono
Phone # 808 453-6530
Fax # 808 453-6541
Website http://www.k12.hi.us/~waiau
Number of Teachers 44
Number of Students 555
District Name Leeward
Complex Area Name Pearl City-Waipahu
Complex Name Pearl City
School Code 288
School Name Short Waiau El
Military Impacted No
Waiau 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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Waiau 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 ›Waiau 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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Waiau 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.
Waiau 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.
Waiau Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Waiau 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 ›Waiau 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)
Waiau 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 ›Waiau 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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