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Oahu
Private Schools: According to the U.S. Bureau of the
Census, School Enrollment, Hawaii has a higher proportion of students
in private schools than most states. Hawai'i has over 128
Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) accredited primary
and secondary schools and Honolulu offers some of the best private
schools, including Punahou,
Iolani
and Mid-Pacific
Institute. Many newcomers to Oahu are often surprised by the
price of the schools which can range from $5,000 to $15,000 per
student per school year, K-12. Hawai'i
Association of Independent Schools offers an excellent summary of
Hawai'i's private schools, including a member directory and calendar
of events. If you are interested in private schools for your
children, I highly recommend the HAIS Admission fairs in October.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet representatives from the
schools to see if they are a good match for you and your family.
Follow this link for an excellent article about private schools from Honolulu
magazine.
Application.
The application process begins in the fall, where
applications are due by 1 Dec at many of the private schools.
The process continues through the Spring and for grades 6-12 often
includes results from the SSAT,
teacher recommendations, report cards, a one-on-one interview with the
potential student, an essay and other documents/recommendations.
Lower grades, K-5 will have similar requirements, however the younger
children have "activity sessions" rather than interviews.
Also many private schools will have limited spots available for
certain grades, allowing an influx of students at key grades.
For example, 150 students enter at kindergarten, then for grades 1-5,
only a few students are admitted. Then, typically schools may
allow 50 in grade 6, 50 in grade 7, 30 in grade 8, etc. There is
tremendous competition for these spots. For example, for the
2006 school year some schools had over 400 apply for 50 spots.
Private Elementary
Schools
Private
Middle Schools
Private
High Schools
Oahu
Public Schools: For many buyers, one of the most important
criteria when choosing a house is the quality of the public schools in
the area. Here in Hawai'i, Honolulu
Magazine "grades" the public schools annually using math
and reading scores, as well as parent, teacher and student input. Another good website for comparing and analyzing schools is GreatSchools.net.
As there are so many military installations on Oahu, I can't list all
schools associated with each installation. However, when we
begin to shop for your home, I can tell you which schools are
available in each area.
Registration.
While you are moving, it is a good idea to hand carry any material
that might expedite student enrollment. To register your child,
you will need a birth certificate or proof of age, a release from the
last school, and medical records showing a physician examined your
child within one year of entry. The following shots are also
required: Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus, Poliomyelitis, Rubeola/Rubella/Mumps,
and HIB/Haemophilus for children under 5. Kindergarten is not
mandatory in Hawai'i, but it is offered to children reaching the age
of five by December 31.
Public Elementary
Schools
Public
Middle
Schools
Public
High
Schools
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