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School Community Council

School Community Councils are forums for exchanging ideas about how to improve student achievement among the school’s stakeholders—principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students and community members. They help craft the school’s Academic Plan and Financial Plan, which establish the goals and programs for the school.

 

About

School Community Councils (SCC) play a vital role in Hawaiʻi’s education system. They are part of the leadership structure at each school and enable shared decision-making among principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students and community members to improve student achievement. SCCs are:

  • A group of people elected by their peers to advise the principal on matters that affect student achievement and school improvement. Their primary role is to participate in the process that ensures that the needs of all students are addressed in the school’s Academic Plan.
  • Forums for open discussion and problem-solving related to student achievement. Research suggests that the collaborative process contributes to improved school culture, classroom practices and student learning, and the development of a strong professional community of educators.
  • A means to involve the community in the discussion of educational issues and help schools identify and respond to the educational needs of the community.

 

Benefits

Benefits to members of an SCC include:

  • Learning about educational research and factors that impact student achievement.
  • Being an important partner in the education system, whose views are valued.
  • Contributing to the shared goal of improving student achievement.
  • Having a vehicle through which to express opinions and share ideas.
  • Being informed about what is happening at the school.

 

Contact

Participating on the School Community Council provides a unique opportunity to make a difference in public education.  To inquire about joining our School Community Council, please contact us at (808) 307-7200. 

 

Key Documents

Current Academic and Financial Plans:

Strive HI

Strive HI is HIDOE’s school accountability and improvement system designed to meet the needs of students, educators and schools. It aligns and connects our key state education policies and initiatives to position students and educators for success and uses data to measure progress and target resources. The annual report is a snapshot of performance on key indicators of student success. This report shows progress on federally required indicators under the Every Student Succeeds Act; in addition to state-adopted measures focused on student equity, achievement and success.

School Status and Improvement Report

This report is updated annually to reflect the school's performance and progress. It includes information on the school's environment, staff, students, facilities, and academic achievement.

 

Resources