Youth Education 82 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enrollment at Hawaii’s public and charter schools for the 2023-24 SY decreased to 167,649, remaining relatively steady with a 0.6 percent decrease from 2022-23 SY enrollment. Roughly 11 percent of students are military connected. The figures include students enrolled in school, complex area or state distance learning programs. Meanwhile, the state's 37 charter schools contribute 7.4 percent to public school student enrollment total for 2023-24 SY, accounting for a total of 12,427 students. In mid-2022, the Board of Education launched its strategic planning process for public schools. In February 2023, the Board unanimously approved the first phase of the State of Hawaii Public Education 20232029 Strategic Plan. Phase I of the strategic plan includes a new mission, vision, core values, priorities, goals and the desired outcomes for the state's K-12 public education system. Phase II consists of the implementation plan, which includes the strategies and metrics that the Department will use to reach the goals. For more details, please visit https://boe.hawaii.gov/policies/Pages/Strate gic-Plan.aspx. On the Hawaii Public School’s website, click the “Parents & Students” tab for a link to a Military Families page detailing districts, enrollment requirements, School Liason Officers/resources and branch contacts. Also refer to the left side of the website’s home page for a “News & Articles” link showing updates on all programs and policies. Or call (808) 784-6200. All public schools are administered by the State of Hawaii. The statewide system is divided into seven districts, with each district subdivided into complex areas. Each complex area is a regional grouping of 2-4 complexes that include high schools, plus the middle and elementary schools feeding into them. Schools follow national guidelines administered by the DOE. The State of Hawaii has no DoD schools. All children ages 5-18 must attend school unless approved for homeschooling. Enter “Homeschooling” in the “Search Entire Site” bar for details. Middle and high schools are required to provide 990 hours of instruction annually, or an average of 5.5 hours per school day. Hawaii’s education laws require that children turning five years old on or before July 31 enter kindergarten in the upcoming SY. For example, children who turned five on or before July 31, 2023 were required to enroll for the 2023-24 SY. The law does not make the July 31 cut off mandatory for private schools since they typically set their own age requirements. More than 97 percent of Hawaii's five-yearolds already attend kindergarten voluntarily. SCHOOLS & CLASSES ASSETS SCHOOL Assets School provides learning that transforms lives through a strengths-based curriculum that is specifically designed for each student. Our low student-to-teacher ratio is what allows us to provide the necessary time and attention that is essential for the success of each child. Is your child bright, but struggling to learn to read, write or spell? Does your child feel discouraged and anxious about school? If so, Assets School may be the right choice for your family. Our teachers understand the importance of creating an environment where children can discover the joy of learning. We provide an individualized, integrated learning environment for students who are gifted, dyslexic or just learn differently. For more information, visit assets-school.net or call 808-423-1356.
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