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: Anthony Rypka
Coordinator: J. Elise Hannigan
9th Grade Counselor: Heather Colbert
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
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.
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.
Meet the teachers
Mr. Abel Alvarez |
Degrees Held:
Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science, Stevens Insitute of Technology Master of Art in Teaching, University of Hawai'i Hilo Subjects Taught: Geometry, Modeling Our World, Algebra 2 Room Number: H-210 Office Hours: Recess and Lunch Interests and/or hobbies: Hiking, Board Games, Woodworking, Gardening |
Mr. Geoffrey Baker |
Degrees Held:
Geography degree from UH Hilo and Masters of Education from Chaminade University of Honolulu Subjects Taught: US History Room Number: G114 A Office Hours: Email during school hours Interests and/or hobbies: Anything revolved around the ocean, sports, hanging out with my dogs and friends |
Mr. Lopaka Byers |
Degrees Held:
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences in US History - University of Hawaii at Manoa Masters of Education and Teaching - University of Hawaii at Manoa Subjects Taught: US History and Physical Science Room Number: G114 B Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Interests and/or hobbies: Deeply lost in the worlds of Tolkien and Potter. I love to be swimming in the ocean or a pool, and lately on the weekends you can catch me at a golf course playing poorly. |
Mr. Laurent Canalejas |
Degrees Held:
PD Workshop Certificate, English Language Development – Kaho’iwai, Education Provider Program, HI Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching, English (6-12) – Kaho’iwai, Education Provider Program, HI MA, Comparative Literature -- San Francisco State University, CA BA, Comparative Literature -- The American University of Paris, France Subjects Taught: ELA 9, ELA 11 and Transition Room Number: G 110 Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday @ 2:15-3:00 pm Interests and/or hobbies: Epistemology, philosophy, civics, nature, gardening, reading, cooking, hanging out with friends and my furry kidz, swimming, sailing, chess, cartoons, the arts... |
Mrs. Heather Colbert |
Degrees Held:
Undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Southern California MA in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Credential in School Counseling from Phillips Graduate Institute. 9th Grade Counselor Room Number: G113 Office Hours: 7:45am-2:30pm Interests and/or hobbies: I enjoy running, reading, cooking and hanging out with my family. |
Mrs. Tanya Montgomery |
Degrees Held:
University of Hawaii, Manoa - BEd in Physical Education University of Maine, Orono - MEd in Counselor Education Subjects taught: Health, PE, Guidance, Transition to HS, Pregnant/Parenting, Health Services Pathway, School Counselor Room Number: G104 Office Hours: Recess, Lunch, or After School Interests and/or hobbies: Food, Family, and Fun |
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