Testimonials
“On behalf of the students and faculty of Jarrett Middle School, I'd like to thank you for supporting us this past school year. As you know, Jarrett Middle School faces many challenges with over 65% of our students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Twenty percent of our population is English as Second Language learners. In addition, 20% of our students are in special education. Your program and supportive staff helped us meet the unique needs of our school and our students.
Last year, we were the only NCLB status school in the State of Hawaii to make adequate yearly progress and if we attain our benchmarks this year, we will be completely out of restructuring. It's All About Kids has been a key element in our efforts to make those benchmarks. Unlike most other computer-based programs, Compass Learning not only identifies students' weaknesses, but it then presents a learning path to remediate and fill those learning gaps. In addition, we were able to custom design tests to align to the Hawaii State Assessment and our school's areas of focus.
Finally, I'd like to thank your staff for being so responsive and professional. Everyone demonstrated a sound knowledge of the technology as well as the academic demands of the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards. Your partnership was key to our success and we look forward to working with you even more extensively in 2006-2007."
Gerald Teramae, Principal
Jarrett Middle School
Alexis Kane, Principal
Puohala Elementary School
“His comprehension and decoding skills went up so drastically that his teacher was amazed at the program.”
Melanie Sarte
Mother of 8 yr old Darien
Rose Dudoit, 3rd grade parent from Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate
“My son enjoys the program and looks forward to going. It is a great program that rewards the students for their hard work.”
8th grade parent from Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate
“It’s All About Kids is one of several Supplemental Education Service providers that has done an outstanding job with servicing our students.”
April Taylor, Title I Coordinator, Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate
“I have fun – it’s wonderful to see the kids reaction to it, hear them ask when the class will be starting, and to see their disappointment when it’s not an IAAK day!”
“My ‘naughty kids’ aren’t naughty when they come in. They turn around and it’s amazing to see how they’re focused and don’t want to stop or get off the computer.”
“I hear from the parents that the teachers at school are asking what the kids are doing that is different because they have changed in class. One child can now read when before the program, he could hardly read simple words.”
“Even the parents didn’t want to get off the computer at the parent orientation – it’s amazing to see. And when they watched their kids, they got so involved in their kids work.”
“I got this going (at Halepono) and I don’t want to let it stop – I want to keep it moving. When I see and hear the feedback from this I just don’t want to let it go.”
“The kids love seeing their progress. They love to see that they are improving. When they get their rewards they are so overwhelmed and can’t wait to get to Pizza Hut and Jamba Juice to use their coupons. They love to show off to their friends (prizes) and they have every right to brag. They worked hard, went to the program, and did well.”
“They also got attached to the coaches and the coaches got used to the kids. The kids missed them and they were so comfortable with the coaches.”
Aunty Jane Kihewa
Boys and Girls Club, Ewa Beach