Kawaikini, a Hawaiian immersion charter school, will begin classes in August. The school is free to all Kaua‘i students eligible for kindergarten through 12th grade enrollment. Kawaikini’s charter was issued in October 2007 following a year-long application process that was
Kawaikini, a Hawaiian immersion charter school, will begin classes in August.
The school is free to all Kaua‘i students eligible for kindergarten through 12th grade enrollment.
Kawaikini’s charter was issued in October 2007 following a year-long application process that was supported by a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The bilingual Hawaiian immersion program will focus on a core curriculum of Hawaiian language and culture by encompassing three areas of experiential instruction: Kaua‘i curriculum, health and wellness, and college and career preparation.
Kawaikini Interim Executive Director Kimo Perry attributed the launch to a collective effort.
“So many people have helped us in the application process — our parents, our community members who provided guidance during the application process, other charter schools who met with us when we were just starting out, our Advisory Board, our Kaua‘i legislators — all of them have been so helpful and positive,” he said.
Kawaikini joins more than 4,000 charter schools serving more than 1.2 million students nationwide.
“As a foundation for success, Kawaikini will concentrate on bringing families into the school’s ‘ohana and maintaining a low student-to-teacher ratio,” said Kawaikini’s board President Alohilani Rogers in a press release.
Kawaikini’s enrollment period begins Feb. 1 and applications received after Feb. 15 will be accepted on a space-available basis.
For more information about enrollment or the school, call 634-5060.
