INTRODUCTION
AHES is the Home of the Bumblebees and is located in the village of Agana Heights, Guam. This ethnically diverse school is situated near the Agana Heights Mayor’s Office, the village gymnasium, and the community baseball field. The school was built in 1954 and is located near residential homes, private education institutions, churches, and small businesses.
AHES is part of the Guam Department of Education’s (GDOE) 26 elementary schools and is in the Luchan Region. Since its construction in 1954, the school has expanded 5 classrooms in the 1970’s, and in the 1980’s 4 classrooms were built. As of 2019, the school has 23 classrooms, a primary playground, and a stage near the intermediate playground.
AHES provides education to village residents in Agana Heights, Piti, and Sinajana. The school enrolls students in kindergarten to 5th grade. The school schedule provides flexibility to the home groups in managing subjects being taught at a particular time of the day. The school provides one recess in the morning and three lunch periods due to the capacity of the cafeteria.
AHES worked diligently to ensure the expectations of the 2020 Self Study Report analyzed the school's organization, curriculum, instruction, assessment, culture and student supports. The school worked collaboratively in professional learning communities, parent teacher organization, and in the school environment.
The Pandemic created challenges in the school, but having an Accreditation Portal will provide evidence for the Accrediting Commission of Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Visiting Committee. The committee will be able to review recorded virtual classes, lessons plans, student work samples, and other evidence provided by the different Focus Groups.
AHES is part of the Guam Department of Education’s (GDOE) 26 elementary schools and is in the Luchan Region. Since its construction in 1954, the school has expanded 5 classrooms in the 1970’s, and in the 1980’s 4 classrooms were built. As of 2019, the school has 23 classrooms, a primary playground, and a stage near the intermediate playground.
AHES provides education to village residents in Agana Heights, Piti, and Sinajana. The school enrolls students in kindergarten to 5th grade. The school schedule provides flexibility to the home groups in managing subjects being taught at a particular time of the day. The school provides one recess in the morning and three lunch periods due to the capacity of the cafeteria.
AHES worked diligently to ensure the expectations of the 2020 Self Study Report analyzed the school's organization, curriculum, instruction, assessment, culture and student supports. The school worked collaboratively in professional learning communities, parent teacher organization, and in the school environment.
The Pandemic created challenges in the school, but having an Accreditation Portal will provide evidence for the Accrediting Commission of Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Visiting Committee. The committee will be able to review recorded virtual classes, lessons plans, student work samples, and other evidence provided by the different Focus Groups.
SELF STUDY REPORT
BUMBLEBEE CAMPUS REOPENS
Bumblebee Pandemic Timeline
