At Ho`ala, students become fully alive in their learning.
Showcasing Ho`ala Student Work:
Ho`ala supports a K-12 college-preparatory curriculum that is innovative, interdisciplinary and integrative. Ho`ala's curriculum includes activities that go beyond the classroom and often benefit the wider community through project-based, service-centered learning.
Supporting Academic Success:
* THE HO`ALA AGREEMENT SYSTEM
By way of the simple but high congruent Ho`ala Agreement System, students, K-12, learn to understand and accept the repercussions of their own behaviors, without blaming others or oneself. This is a vital piece of Ho`ala education.
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Students in grades K-12 gather in small groups to "connect" each week. Students learn to rely on one another for emotional support and to problem solve as peers.
HO`ALA GATHERINGS
Each quarter, a class organizes an event for the entire community to celebrate a shared value such as "friendship," "gratitude" or "respect." Lively assemblies include music, dance and reflections and often focus on global issues.
MIXED-AGE NURTURING ACTIVITIES
Every other week, students in grades K-8 gather in mixed-aged groups to complete group projects that help them learn to rely on one another as community members.
CELEBRATIONS & HOLIDAYS
Given its nonsectarian and inclusive philosophy, Ho`ala students learned about and celebrate a wide variety of traditions and holidays.
SERVICE-CENTERED LEARNING
In partnership with various nonprofit and governmental agencies throughout Oahu, Ho`ala School is deeply invested in the benefits of service learning. Students at all grade levels have opportunities to serve the larger community through academic, afterschool and summer programs. (link to Camp Kokua)
HO`ALA CAMP
Camp is held at the beginning of each school year for grades 3-12, helping students promote unity, improve communication and forge a sense of trust that they can build upon throughout the school year.
BEACH DAY
Beach Day is held at the end of the school year as a way to welcome the summer vacation with students, teachers and families.
Enrichment Programs:
FINE ARTS CURRICULUM
Ho`ala provides fine arts courses for all students, K-12, including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, multi-media art, photography, drama and movement.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Music instruction is provided for all Ho`ala students in grades K-6 and offered as an elective for grades 7-8. An emphasis is placed on movement and rhythm, and students learn to read music and discern music genres.
INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
Ho`ala is an active member of the Interscholastic League of Hawaii (ILH).
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
- Chess Club
- Hula & Polynesian Dance
- Piano Lessons
- Taiko Drumming
- Club Kokua
- High School Clubs
- High School Extended Learning
HO`ALA PLUS: AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Ho`ala provides after school care for students in grades K-6, including group activities, free play, field trips and daily homework support.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
For students entering grades 1-6, this summer day program leads children on an exploration of a different academic topic each week through hands-on experiments, art, music, dance, field trips and games.
CAMP KOKUA: A SERVICE-CENTERED SUMMER CAMP
Working in partnership with the University of Hawaii's Service Learning Program, Ho`ala hosts "Camp Kokua," a summer program focused on service learning for students entering grades 3-8.
News About Camp
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