Waimea Canyon School is a public K-8 school located on a 15.5-acre campus. In 1972, the elementary section was constructed and during 1977 the intermediate section was added to the campus. This school is found on the west side of the island of Kauai and is only two blocks from Waimea High School. Bordering the school are Faye County Park, a subdivision, Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, and agricultural land.
Kindergarten through fifth grade serves the communities of Waimea, Pakala, and Makaweli. Students from Kalaheo may join WCS as sixth graders while students from Kekaha and Ele'ele enroll for grades seven and eight.
The community includes historical sites such as Russian Fort, Captain Cook's Landing and Menehune Ditch. Recently completed facilities on Kau'muali'i Highway before turning onto the road that leads to school, Huakai Road, are West Kaua'i Technology and Visitor Center and Kawaiola Medical Building.
The School Community Council began this school year and members participated in workshops in preparation for the responsibilities they have in supporting school improvement and academic achievement of students. Representatives from six component areas meet monthly to address the needs of the school. Some topics of discussion have been the results of the Hawaii State Assessment data, the approval of the school's academic and financial plans, feedback from the accreditation visiting team, supporting intervention programs for students ,more parent involvement opportunities, implementing school-wide behavioral expectations, and, the conversion of Waimea Canyon School into a middle school
Ties to the community are through the Parent Community Networking Center (PCNC), School Community Council, the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO), the band booster group, parent conferences, "Family Night" activities and middle school team events.
Adopt-A-School, an initiative introduced during SY 2003-04 by Senator Daniel Inouye, is an effort to prepare Kaua'i's youth for the future by matching schools with High tech companies on Kaua'i. This year our community partner is Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). To promote career awareness, community members in different occupations are invited to participate in our school wide Career Day.
Because Waimea Canyon School understands the important influence families have in their children's learning, the Family Focus Team has initiated programs such as Parent Project, Parent Literacy Nights, Family Summit.
Shrink ΔAddress 9555 Huakai St
City Waimea
Island Kauai
Zip 96796
Grade From Gr 6
Grade To Gr 8
Contact Person Glenda Miyazaki
Phone # 808 338-6830
Fax # 808 338-6832
Website http://web.mac.com/wcs_homepage/iWeb/WCS%20Homepage/Welcome.html
Number of Teachers 37
Number of Students 411
District Name Kauai
Complex Area Name Kapaa-Kauai-Waimea
Complex Name Waimea
School Code 464
School Name Short Waimea Canyon Middle
Military Impacted No
Waimea Canyon 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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Waimea Canyon 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 ›Waimea Canyon 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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Waimea Canyon 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.
Waimea Canyon 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.
Waimea Canyon Middle School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Waimea Canyon 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 ›Waimea Canyon 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)
Waimea Canyon 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 ›Waimea Canyon 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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