 The Majuro Cooperative School Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges P.O. Box 81, Majuro, MH 96960 Telephone (692) 625-3144 Facsimile (692) 625-3719 e-mail: coopschl@ntamar.net |
The Majuro Cooperative School Mission Statement, Expected Schoolwide Learning Results, Philosophy, Goal and Objectives
o Mission Statement: The Majuro Cooperative School will provide an environment that will encourage each student to reach his/her potential in the academics, arts and social discipline so that the child is ready for higher education and is able to assume his/her role in society as a responsible and productive citizen. Life-long learning, respect for others, cooperation, self-reliance and appreciation of the Marshallese culture and the environment will be promoted and encouraged.
o Expected Schoolwide Learning Results:
Students will demonstrate:
*Proficient written and oral communication skills and comprehension in English
*Effective problem solving, critical thinking and mathematical skills
*Strong social skills to be a contributing, respectful and responsible member of societyo Philosophy: Children are the prime resources of the Marshall Islands and will assume their positions in a global society. All children can learn. Learning is never-ending. Cultural diversity is one of Majuro Cooperative School's greatest strengths. Partnership with parents and the community will strengthen the school. Proper focus and adherence to our beliefs will enable us to carry out our mission effectively, enabling our students to assume their position in the global community.
o Goal: Majuro Cooperative School goals and objectives were clearly stated by its founders: Majuro Cooperative School was created by concerned parents who want the best education possible for their children. Through its 30 years of existence these goals have evolved and developed, taking shape as necessity dictated to cover the many changes, difficulties and successes in the course of becoming the institution it is today.
o Objectives:
o Provide a school environment that is safe and conducive to learning for all students.
o Promote self-esteem, respect of self and others, coupled with a positive attitude.
o Promote awareness and respect for cultural diversity.
o Develop responsible and productive citizens.
In July of 2007 the Majuro Cooperative School was awarded a new three year accreditation from WASC through to the summer of 2010. Below is an article that describes the visit by the WASC team in early 2007:
From the Marshall Islands Journal, April 6, 2007:
WASC Gives the Majuro Cooperative School a Big Thumbs UpBy Giff Johnson
A visiting accreditation team from the United States gave Majuro Cooperative School a big thumbs up last week.
“There have been an awful lot of accomplishments since the last visit,” said Louise Wong, who headed the two-member Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation team. “This school has a bright future.”
Wong is the associate superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools. She was joined by Gaylien Fujioka the principal at Na'alehu Elementary and Intermediate School in Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Wong and Fujioka delivered a 30-minute “exit report” to Coop staff and parents following two days of reviewing the school.
Wong said that in preparation for her first visit to Majuro, she read the school's 2004 progress report to WASC. “I thought, oh my, there's a lot of work (that needed doing),” she said of her reaction to reading the earlier report before arrival. “Coming here I'm very pleased (with what I see). I'm amazed at what's going on in the classrooms.”
Fujioka went down a punch-list of areas that were identified three years ago for improvement, indicating that in every one major advances had been made.
She said the WASC team was pleased to see that the school had adopted “expected school-wide learning results” and was using them to measure progress. She also praised the use of new textbooks and the articulation of studies and curriculum from one grade to the next.
The school was seriously working on upgrading its facilities, addressing management and governance issues, providing an excellent special education program, and developing partnerships in the community among other activities, Fujioka said.
“As a Hawaii school administrator, I go through lots of training related to 'best practices,'” Fujioka said. “There's no such formal training here, (but I see) best practices happening. A lot of good things are happening on this campus.”
She added that she will take things she learned from her visit to Coop School back to her own school for use there.
Wong said that an important element in Coop's success is that there is “a lot of cooperation and people committed to addressing the needs of the school.
“The students are just wonderful, and the teachers need to be recognized - they are just terrific,” she said.
A report from the visit will be issued to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The WASC commission will meet in June to review it and decide on future accreditation. Wong said Coop can get anywhere from a one-to-three-year extension, after which a new cycle requiring a complete “self-study” will begin.
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