PALS July 2013 Update

PALS:

July 2013 Program Update

Strategic Plan & Progress Report

What is the specific goal to be reached in this area of growth? What will be done to grow in this area?

This is what we want to see happen for our students.

Academics: Students will experience rich educational experiences after school that directly support academic achievement in school.
Health: Students will enjoy safe, positive after-school activities that increase health and wellness directly through education.
Community: Family and community will be given regular opportunities to engage with the after-school program.

What criteria will measure the progress and growth in this area? What will indicate the goal has been attained?

This hard data will tell us that our vision for our students has been realized.

PROGRESS REPORT

GREEN

Target Met

BLUE

Approaching Target

RED

Well Below Target

Academics:

100% of classes will be guided by project-based plans that incorporate academic content standards, 21st Century Learning Skills, and the Kamaile Core Values

All tutors successfully developed project plans.

70% of students involved in program will earn proficient grades in school

63.9% of students who regularly attended PALS score proficient on HSA Reading (compared to 49.9% school-wide).

51.4% of students who regularly attended PALS score proficient on HSA Math (compared to 30.8% school-wide).

All students will receive an average of 1 hour per week dedicated to homework support

Students receive 1.5 hours per week dedicated to homework support.

80% positive feedback for academic items on Student Survey
80% positive feedback for academic items on Family Survey

Student and Family Surveys were not administered this year.

Health:

30% of students in grades K-3 will be enrolled in program
20% of students in grades K-3 will regularly attend program (80% daily attendance)

47 students in grades 1-3 are enrolled, or about 14.6% of students in those grade levels. 28 students in those grades levels (8.7%) regularly attend.

30% of students in grades 4-6 will be enrolled in program
20% of students in grades 4-6 will regularly attend program (80% daily attendance)

45 students in grades 4-6 are enrolled, or about 15.3% of students in those grade levels. 28 students in those grades levels (9.5%) regularly attend.

20% of students in grades 7-8 will be enrolled in program
15% of students in grades 7-8 will regularly attend program (80% daily attendance)

Middle school enrollment dropped to 0 students by the year’s end.

All students will receive an average of 1 hour per week dedicated to physical health through physical activity or health education.

46.7% of PALS (grades 4-6) students are enrolled in courses that put a daily emphasis on physical activity.

80% positive feedback for wellness items on Student Survey
80% positive feedback for wellness items on Family Survey

Student and Family Surveys were not administered this year.

Community:

50% of students will have family members involved at least once per term

35.3% of students who regularly attended had a family member attend a PALS event in quarter 4.

All classes will incorporate a community partner at least once per semester

All classes worked with outside community resources.

Progress Details

The PALS Jr. and PALS courses provided positive and engaging after-school experiences for students throughout the year. Four PALS project-based courses were open to Kamaile grades 4-8 students: Robotics; Martial Arts and Me; Wai Ola (gardening); and Girls on the Run (fitness). Three PALS Jr. project-based courses were open to Kamaile grades K-3 students that were modeled off of the PALS framework: Animal Habitats (specifically for kindergarten students), Movies & Munchies, and Keiki Haku (focused on developing a school recycling program).

The year ended on some very bright notes. All courses wrapped up their projects with exciting activities, such as the race and overnight trip in Waikiki for the “Girls on the Run.” There was also a great family turnout at the culminating PALS Ho‘ike in May at which everyone was delighted by the student presentations. Lastly, about 40 PALS students made the trip down to Sand Island with the Kamaile Future Navigators high school student organization for the final PALS day of the year. The PALS students had a blast learning about voyaging and navigation from their older schoolmates aboard Hōkūle‘a.

The PALS “Girls on the Run” course encourages young females to take an active role in creating healthy habits and lifestyles early on. Our Kamaile students and teachers joined other PALS participants from Wai‘anae Elementary in Honolulu in February for the 1.5-mile “5210 Let’s Go Keiki Run” and Great Aloha Run Expo. The girls even made the front page of Westside Stories for their efforts.