REGISTER FOR SY 21-22 CLASSES ASAP MONDAY, FEB 22: BLUE TEAM A DAY. TUESDAY, FEB 23: BLUE TEAM B DAY and PICTURE TAKING (Online only students 1:00pm to 4:00pm). WEDNESDAY, FEB 24: WHITE TEAM A DAY and PICTURE TAKING (Online only students 1:00pm to 4:00pm) THURSDAY, FEB 25: WHITE TEAM B DAY FRIDAY, FEB 26: VIRTUAL DAY-All students report online only
The mission of Waimea Canyon Middle School is to empower students to navigate the present and to shape the future.
Our Vision
Curriculum
Curriculum is rigorous, relevant, standards based, and aligned to assessments. Descriptive, project-based, embedded with choices for both students & teachers, involves community.
The curriculum is horizontally and vertically aligned to the CCSS Literacy standards.
Instruction
Instruction is aligned to Standards.
Instruction is targeted to the daily learning objectives.
Instruction is differentiated to address needs of students.
High impact, research based instructional strategies are used.
Instruction is rigorous and relevant.
Instruction is supported with technology - Future Ready/Tech Plan
Assessment
Assessments are aligned to the Standards (Common Core, HCPS III, National/Industry, etc.).
Different types of assessments are used to inform instruction and allow for student reflection/growth.
Environment
TRIBES - Mutual respect, attentive listening, right to pass or participate, appreciation/no put-downs.