Vision, Mission & Goals

Vision
Learning Today for Lifelong Success in College, Career, and Community!

Mission
At Kahuku High and Intermediate the 'ohana will recognize that each individual has inherent worth and the talent to become a dedicated, lifelong learner. The school will be a safe, supportive environment where a caring, stimulating, and knowledgeable staff has adequate resources to meet the needs of all students. Kahuku students will engage in a relevant, challenging curriculum which provides a worthwhile learning experience. Kahuku graduates will be empowered with the academic, career, citizenship, and social skills necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century, and to become successful, contributing members investing in the community. Kahuku will be an 'ohana of meaningful involvement and will remain a source of pride for all.

Goals
All school improvement efforts shall be directed toward the implementation of the Academic & Financial Plan, a tool for schools and school communities to use in designing relevant and quality educational experiences and support services for students to meet the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards.

School Wide Expectations

PBIS Plan
Respect and Responsibility to Self, School and Society (R2S3)

	Self	School	Society
Respect	Shows pride in work	Follows classroom and school rules	Uses appropriate, respectful language
	Exceeds standards	Throws trash in rubbish can	Works well in groups
	Follows dress code	Helps keep entire school orderly	Accepts adult direction respectfully
	Demonstrates ownership for own actions		Shows respect for cultural and lifestyle diversity

Responsibility	Is prepared	Demonstrates appropriate behaviors in school-wide settings	Seeks ways to help others in need
	Is on task	Reports incidents of graffiti	Involved in community service
	Has and uses Red Book	Reports on time to class, practice on all occasions	Communicates with peers, teachers, parents
	Demonstrates appropriate hygiene		Demonstrates leadership in promoting positive behavior
	Knows and understands school-wide expectations		Is a positive ambassador of KHIS

Red Raider Pride Slogan: Kahuku Pride. Kahuku Excellence.

Core Beliefs

Recognize that students are unique with different learning styles and skills needing different strategies.
Technology skills are necessary to access the global world.
Clear and rigorous expectations should be regularly provided to students—what we say and what we do need to be consistent.
Instruction must be relevant learning — connected to life.
Creative thinking is required for school and life success.

General Learner Outcomes are used to help a Kahuku High and Intermediate student become a:

Self-directed Learner (The ability to be responsible for one's own learning)
Community Contributor (The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together)
Complex Thinker (The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving)
Quality Producer (The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products)
Effective Communicator (The ability to communicate effectively)
Effective and Ethical User of Technology (The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically)

Kahuku students who are responsible for their own learning can:

choose and prioritize realistic and challenging learning goals.
organize time and resources to be prepared and on task.
recognize their own strengths and build on them.
live healthy lifestyles.
demonstrate personal values such as compassion, dedication, integrity, and motivation.
be responsible for their own actions.

Kahuku students who contribute to their communities understanding the need for people to work together can:

display respect for themselves and others.
work with others to complete a common goal or project.
appreciate and cooperate with people of different cultures and traditions.
examine conflict and problems to find a mutual solution.

Kahuku students who are complex thinkers and problem solvers can:

adjust to change and use various strategies to solve problems.
identify a problem and create imaginative solutions in many circumstances.
gather and use information and resources effectively.
think critically and rationally to find the best result.

Kahuku students who are quality performers and producers can:

use rubrics to evaluate and revise their work.
understand the value of knowing many subjects and having a variety of experiences.
show their understanding of the standards by judging their own and others' work.
apply knowledge and learning to real life situations.

Kahuku students who are effective communicators can:

read, write and communicate effectively to form and exchange ideas and messages.
modify their message to suit a purpose and audience.
understand bias in messages and use appropriate skills to encourage understanding.

Kahuku students who are technologically literate can:

use technology tools to increase learning and promote creativity.
use technology ethically to research and express effective ideas.

Kahuku High & Intermediate School graduates will:

realize their individual goals and aspirations.
possess the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to contribute positively and compete in a global society.
exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
pursue post-secondary education and/or careers without need for remediation.

DOE Strategic Plan

As the guide for reform in the Department, the Strategic Plan focuses on three main goals — Student Success, Staff Success and Successful Systems of Support — with detailed measures for each. The Board of Education monitors the Department's progress through its aligned committees (Student Achievement, Human Resources, Finance and Infrastructure) to increase both accountability and efficiency.