Youth Education 96 For students in grades 7-12, Hanalani’s Upper School program features an awardwinning mathematics team, two-time international-champion robotics team, a goldstandard nationally- recognized student government program, 20+ honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and more! A variety of online courses are also offered to prepare students for digital communication in college and business. Co-curricular activities offered include ILH athletic teams, drama, band, orchestra, clubs, and more. To extend the classroom experience, students enjoy various class-based trips and travel to places such as Maui, Europe, Washington D.C., New York City, and Japan. For more information, call 808-625-0737 or apply online at www.hanalani.org. HAWAI’I ACADEMY Hawai’i Academy is a private school for the advancement of lifetime fitness, gymnastics, and human sciences for students of ALL ages and abilities. The most visible service products are the development and management of educational and entertainment experiences — edutainment. Unlike most other fitness schools (anywhere), we emphasize multi-generational participation. The Academy serves as a second home for the family … as a place that promotes exercise throughout life, for each generation, in a safe environment that facilitates cooperation, group and individual motivation, determination, respect, and wellbeing. Hawaii Academy has been hosting quality birthday parties for 20 years. They offer children and adults the opportunity to participate in fun, highly active events in safe, Among reasons parents may prefer homeschooling are desires to provide religious instruction and concerns about the environment of other schools. Requiring a great deal of commitment, homeschooling provides families with access to a variety of programs and support groups that broaden opportunities. Military families can take advantage of classes and resources available to all homeschoolers on Oahu, as well as MWR programs such as homeschool PE, youth sports and art offered especially for Hawaii’s military homeschooling population. For more details, enter “Homeschooling” in the “Search Entire Site” bar at the top of the Hawaii Public Schools website or visit HawaiiHomeSchoolAssociation.org. PRIVATE SCHOOLS The Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) serves some 100 private and/or independent member schools with nearly 37,000 students–one of the highest percentages in the United States. Tuitions run from $1,000-20,000 annually, with many schools requiring tests and interviews prior to admission. If you are interested in a private school, consider your child's age, sex, grade and religion–along with your affordable tuition range. Many offer full or partial scholarships to exceptional and needy students. Some will consider alternative payment plans. A directory of private schools is available at your Family Service Center. Call HAIS at (808) 973-1540 or visit hais.us. TEN TIPS FOR SCREENING A PRIVATE SCHOOL • Consider commute time • Visit each school you are considering • Show your interest at interviews • Be honest about tuition concerns • Ask about pre- and post-school programs • Inquire about extracurricular activities • Check on classroom sizes • Ask about religious affiliation • Meet deadlines • Remain positive!
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