Youth Education 90 SCHOOLS & CLASSES (CONTINUED) HALE KEIKI SCHOOL Hale Keiki (meaning “House of Children”) School has been supporting military families since 1946 and is located close to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. HKS currently serves students in preschool (age 3-4), prekindergarten (age 4-5), and kindergarten through fifth grade. We take pride in delivering quality early childhood education for every student in a safe and nurturing environment. Our ohana setting is built on a foundation of trust, respect and accountability, prioritizing social, emotional and academic growth. The school is open to all children and gives priority enrollment to military dependents, maintaining an enrollment of 95% military dependen ts, with civilian enrollment at 5%. If you would like more information, please call 808-423-1727 or visit HaleKeikiSchool.org. HO`ALA SCHOOL Ho`ala School’s K-8 program provides a rigorous yet nurturing educational experience that fosters the academic and personal success of their students. Ho`ala’s program is founded on a sound philosophy of education and psychology. For over 30 years, their unique educational environment has been grounded in the social/emotional development, which instills confidence and independence in every child. Individualized attention allows them to adapt to a wide range of student abilities and produces accelerated learning opportunities. Core values include respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, and responsiveness. We encourage the giving of one’s best effort at all times, while part of a school family which celebrates not only academic and personal accomplishment but also involvement in and service to the school and wider community. Our popular 8-week Summer Program is also available. For more information, please visit HoalaSchool.org or call 808-621-1898. PARENTS & STUDENTS On the Hawaii Public Schools website’s “Parents & Students” page, you’ll find links to Grade–Level Overview, Enrolling In School, Continuity In Education, Support For Students, Support For Parents, Moving To Hawaii, Anti-Bullying Work and Support For Parents. The page also provides a link to Military Families with details on School Liaison Officers serving as clearinghouses for information about services and programs offered at schools on and near bases. As education experts, liaisons assist in understanding your new installation and educational offerings it provides and supports both inside and outside the gates. When enrolling your child in the Hawaii public school system, you don’t have to worry about whether they’ll be challenged. Hawaii has adopted Common Core Standards along with most states, the District of Columbia, four territories and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Find Common Core details under the “Teaching And Learning” tab, Student Learning link and Hawaii Common Core. As part of a plan to implement new approaches to accelerate student learning, HDOE has partnered with Tutor.com to provide free online tutoring to 8th grade public school students across the state. Students may receive tutoring and homework help in various subjects, including core class support and test preparation. The platform is available for students to use 24/7, and students may login using their clever.com/in/hawaii credentials.
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