Hawai'i Academies

What is Hawai'i Academies?

Hawai'i Academies is a joint effort between Smaller Learning Community Schools to ensure that all students receive a quality, individualized learning experience. The schools in our SLC consortium are committed to this vision of redesigning high schools and transforming teaching and learning, so every student is prepared to be successful in their college and career endeavors.

Learn more about Hawai'i at: https://www.hawaiiacademies.net/

What kind of high school experience do we want for our students?

* Education that is personalized and relevant

* Learning that is interest-based, career oriented, and interdisciplinary

* Academic and personal skills that ensure college and career success

* Post-secondary coursework and real world opportunities that give students an advantage in college and career environments.

Schools that provide this kind of experience have...

* Teachers who collaborate to provide meaningful, individualized learning experiences

* Students who know what they want and have a post-high school plan

* Students who are engaged and take an active role in their own learning

* Active community and business partnerships that provide relevant, real world learning experiences

What are the benefits of Smaller Learning Communities?

* Higher Attendance Rates

* Higher 9th grade passing rates

* Increase in on-time graduation rates and college going rate

* Increase in Advanced Placement and Early College Credits

* Reduction in student suspensions and disciplinary referrals

* Decrease in need for remediation courses in college

How can you help?

* Support SLC schools with funding to have a full-time or part-time coordinator

* Support SLC schools in organizing community resources and business partners

If you would like more information regarding Hawai'i Academies, please contact:

Ron Okamura, Principal Edison Chong, Coordinator

(808)594-0400 (808)358-9240

ron.okamura@k12.hi.us edison.chong@k12.hi.us