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Freshmen Academy

Vision
Kea'au freshman academy students successfully transition to high school. Every student sets goals for future academic and career choices and develops academic, organizational, social-emotional, and technological skills while encapsulating P.R.I.D.E.
​(Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence).
Mission
The Kea'au Freshman Academy will create common classroom and school expectations within a supportive and rigorous environment, while also providing opportunities for college and career readiness and exploration for all students. 
Administrator: Erin Williams
​Coordinator: J. Elise Hannigan
9th Grade Counselor: Greig Nakamura
 
English: TBD
Math: TBD
Science: TBD
Social Studies: TBD
Transitions to High School: TBD
​ALC: TBD
 

Goals

95% of students will be promoted to sophomore status by the start of 24-25 school year*
85% of students will attend school 85% of the time
100% of freshmen will identify at least one supportive staff/faculty member**
>51% of freshmen students will indicate a positive sense of belonging according to the SEL Panorama survey given by Spring and show an increase of 5% from Fall administration
By the end of the academic year the academy will have provided individualized feedback to 100% of parents of freshmen students. 
By the end of the first semester 95% of students will identify a post-high school plan and will have passed the digital citizenship program through their Transitions to High School. 
100% of students will be given a planner and will demonstrate usage in 50% of their classes.
There will be  a 5% gain in on or above grade level students in ELA i-Ready results from the Fall to the Spring administration
There will be  a 5% gain in on or above grade level students in Math i-Ready results from the Fall to the Spring administration
​100% of students will have been given the opportunity to attend either a college or career exploration event.