MAY 19: SCC COMMUNITY MTG/ MEET AUTHOR STEPHANIE KRAUSS MAY 20: 8TH GRADE BANQUET. MAY 25 & 26: SCHOOL ENDS AT 11:30, AFTER LUNCH. JUN 2: 4TH QTR REPORT CARD MAILED HOME
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.