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).

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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: Anthony Rypka
​Coordinator: J. Elise Hannigan
9th Grade Counselor: Heather Colbert
English: Katja Krishok, Manny Swart, and Laurent Canalejas
Math: Ryan Gomes, Noelle Prasada, and Abel Alvarez
Science: Casey Hulten and John Bonewitz
Social Studies: Geoffrey Baker, Lopaka Byers, and Micah Ramos
Transitions to High School: Tanya Montgomery and Laurent Canalejas
​ALC: Darlene Bulosan

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.