Private Schools Directory Asia Pacific International School ................38 Assets School ..............................................36 Cross Academy/Our Savior Lutheran..........38 Damien Memorial School ............................42 Hale Keiki School..........................................48 Hanalani Schools..........................................44 Hawaii Baptist Academy..............................46 Island Pacific Academy................................48 Lanakila Baptist Schools..............................50 Laurel Springs School..................................52 Maryknoll School..........................................54 Montessori Community School....................56 Romans Missionary Academy......................58 Sacred Hearts Academy ..............................58 Saint Elizabeth School..................................60 Saint Joseph Parish School ........................62 Saint Louis School........................................64 Saint Patrick School ....................................66 3. What is SSAT and is it required to get into a private school? SSAT is known as the Secondary School Admission Test administered by The Enrollment Management Association. This standardized admission test is for students in grades 3-11 and helps admissions counselors to make decisions regarding admission. The test measures verbal, quantitative and reading skills. Application requirements vary for each school, so it’s best to speak to an admission counselor if this test is required or not. For more information about SSAT go to https://ssat.org/. 5. What if I miss their application deadline? There are many factors as to why you might have missed the application deadline. Maybe you only applied to one school and didn’t get accepted, or the financial aid package wasn’t enough, or your family just moved to a new place. Don’t fret, there’s still a way for you to get in. Visit https://ssat.org/member-search, type in your zip code or town, select the semester you’re applying for in the “Open Seat Listing” on the left side of the page, and hit search. It will pull up a list of schools in your area that are still accepting applications, along with contact information. HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) came from humble beginnings as a small school founded by Christian missionaries in 1949, with 36 students. Today, HBA serves more than 1,100 students from junior kindergarten through high school on three campuses in beautiful Nuuanu, just minutes from downtown Honolulu. This past year, HBA opened its first satellite preschool in Mililani Mauka, HBA Preschool at GracePoint. What has remained steadfast in HBA’s nearly 75-year story is that it brings faith and learning together. While HBA is often recognized for its strong academics that prepare students for college, the school’s core values of humility, curiosity, love, and commitment equip young leaders for life. HBA offers ample opportunities to nurture the unique gifts and talents of every child through athletics, clubs, and extra-curricular activities. In addition to providing a strong foundation of faith, the school fosters opportunities for life-long friendships, teaches compassion through service learning, and encourages students to become leaders in the community. Visit HBA.net for more information. 46 HAWAII PARENT May/June 2024
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