Island School (Kauai)

Island School (Kauai)

Infobox_School | name = Island School


imagesize = 93px
caption = Island School
established = 1977
type = Private, comprehensive, secondary, co-educational
principal = Mr. Robert Springer
enrollment = approx. 250
information = (808) 246-0233
location = Puhi, Island of Kauai, Hawaii
website = http://www.ischool.org/
campus = Suburban, convert|30|acre|km2|1
mascot = Voyagers

Island School is a private, co-educational, independent school (pre-kindergarten through high school) on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The school is located on the University of Hawaii's Kauai Community College campus near Lihue.

History

In January 1977, Island School began with 12 students ranging up to eighth grade. Within four years, enrollment was up to 68 and its high school had been established. But by 1983, Island School had graduated only eight students and the high school was disestablished. But in 1996, the high school was re-opened due to rising enrollment. Island School began graduating seniors again starting with the Class of 2000.

In September 1991, the campus was moved from Kealia (on the east side) to its present location in Puhi. Island School used several portable classrooms at the Puhi campus, all of which were destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in September 1992. Other buildings were obliterated or severely damaged by the hurricane. The school re-opened 11 days later by utilizing various off-campus facilities scattered around the island. The permanent campus at Puhi was entirely restored within two years.

Curriculum

Island School divides its school year into three trimesters.

Hawaiian Studies

All students receive instruction in Hawaiian Studies. This includes the culture, language, history and music of Native Hawaiians as well as Hawaiian geography. The value of "aloha" is extended to include "akahai" (kindness), "lokahi" (unity), "okinaoluokinaolu" (pleasantness), "haokinaahaokinaa" (humility) and "ahonui" (patience). Participation in Native Hawaiian sports is emphasized during "Makahiki" (Thanksgiving).

As early as fifth grade, students take overnight trips to the Big Island of Hawaii to study "pre-contact" Hawaiian culture (before the 18th Century arrival of foreign influences).

ee also

*List of high schools in Hawaii

External links

* [http://www.ischool.org Island School]


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