Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 8, 1 August 2011 — Hālau Lōkahi accepting K-12 applications [ARTICLE]

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Hālau Lōkahi accepting K-12 applications

Hālau Lōkahi charter school, located in the heart of Kalihi on Waiakamilo Road, has a mission to provide a unique model of education administered with aloha, in an 'ohana enviromnent. Students learn using hands-on applications of intellectual concepts in preparation for college. Hawaiian values are instilled and practice encouraged in the areas of academic work ethics, cultural preservation, social behavior and development as contributors to family and community well being. The school's curriculum incorporates Hawai'i State Standards and the sophisticated oeean, environmental and natural and social sciences practiced by our Hawaiian ancestors. Hālau Lōkahi was the first Hawai'i charter school to create an exceptional project combining Science, Technology, Engineering and Math integrating indigenous cultural practices and traditions, in 2002. Programs include navigation, hula and theatre arts, a dynamic online cyber program for athletes, surfers, outdoor

explorers, perfonners and fanūlies on the go, and a self-paced and flexible learning enviromnent. Hālau Lōkahi is accepting student applications for grades K-12. There is no tuition. Both beforeand afterschool care programs are available. For infonnation, eall the main office at (808) 832-3594 or visit halaulokahi.com for an applieaūon.