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| name = Island School | name = Island School
| image = Ischool i logo.png | logo = Island School (Hawaii) Logo.png
| imagesize = 93px | logo_size = 50px
| caption = Island School | image = Picture of Island School Campus in 2022.jpg
| alt = Image showing an aerial view of the school in 2022.
| streetaddress= ], ], ]
| caption = Aerial view of the school in 2022.
| state = ]
| motto = <!-- or | mottoes = -->
⚫ | zipcode = 96766
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| address = 3-1875 Kaumualii Highway
⚫ | established = 1977
| type = ], ] | town = ]
| gender = Co-educational | state = ]
⚫ | zipcode = 96766
| principal = Mr. Shannon Graves
| country = United States
| enrollment = approx. 380
⚫ | coordinates = {{Coord|21|58|22|N|159|23|56|W|region:US-HI_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
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⚫ | campus_type = ]an
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⚫ | team_name = Voyagers
⚫ | established = {{Start date|1977}}
⚫ | conference = ]
| colors = Blue, Gold | founder = <!-- or | founders = -->
| Motto = "If W wasn't here" | closed = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} -->
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⚫ | website = {{URL|http://www.ischool.org/}}
| us_nces_school_id = {{NCES Private School ID|00327106|school_name=Island School|access_date=February 20, 2019|ref_name=NCES}}
⚫ | mascot = Chad Charles
| head_of_school = Nancy Nagramada<ref>{{cite web |title=E Komo Mai – Welcome |url=https://www.ischool.org/at-a-glance/e-komo-mai--welcome |website=Island School |accessdate=12 April 2023}}</ref>
| teaching_staff = 44.1 {{FTE}}<ref name="NCES" />
| grades = PK–12
| gender = ]
| enrollment = 501 (2023-2024)<ref name="NCES" />
| ratio = 8.3<ref name="NCES" />
| campus_size = 34.9 Acres
⚫ | campus_type = Urban
| colors = Blue and Gold {{Color box|Blue}}{{Color box|Gold}}
⚫ | athletics_conference = ]
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⚫ | nickname = Voyagers
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⚫ '''Island School''' is a ], ], ] in ], United States. It is located behind the University of Hawaii's ] campus.
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⚫ '''Island School''' is a private, co-educational, independent school (pre-kindergarten through high school) on the island of ] in ], ], ]. The school is located behind the University of Hawaii's ] campus near the community of ].


==History== == 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. By 1983, Island School had graduated only eight students and the ] was disestablished. In 1996, the high school was re-opened due to rising enrollment. Island School began graduating seniors again starting with the Class of 2000. Today, Island School is a fully accredited college preparatory institution. Graduates have been accepted at such institutions as MIT, Yale, Wheaton, Babson, and Ithaca in the East; Oberlin, Denison, Purdue and Creighton in the Midwest; Stanford, University of Southern California, Pomona College, Reed, Gonzaga, Lewis and Clark, Trinity College (Connecticut), University of the Pacific, University of San Diego, Loyola Marymount University, University of Idaho, and the University of Nevada in the West; the University of Hawai`i, Hawai`i Pacific University and Chaminade in Hawai`i. 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. By 1983, Island School had graduated only eight students and the ] was disestablished. In 1996, the high school was re-opened due to rising enrollment. Island School began graduating seniors again starting with the Class of 2000. Today, Island School is a fully accredited college preparatory institution. Graduates have been accepted at such institutions as MIT, Yale, Wheaton, Babson, and Ithaca in the East; Oberlin, Denison, Purdue and Creighton in the Midwest; Stanford, University of Southern California, Pomona College, Reed, Gonzaga, Lewis and Clark, Trinity College (Connecticut), University of the Pacific, University of San Diego, Loyola Marymount University, University of Idaho, and the University of Nevada in the West; the University of Hawai`i, Hawai`i Pacific University and Chaminade in Hawai`i.


In September 1991, the campus was moved from ] (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 ] 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. In September 1991, the campus was moved from ] (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 ] 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.


==Academic Program== == Academic Program ==
Island School’s academic program takes its impetus from Howard Gardner’s ideas of multiple intelligences. In other words, in addition to verbal and mathematical knowledge, each human is capable of realizing his or her potential in music and art, in self-understanding and social interactions, in physical strength and coordination (as in athletics), and in making discoveries (as in science). Island School divides its school year into three trimesters. In High School there are a variety of classes to choose from. For example, math classes range from Algebra through Calculus 2. Island School's academic program takes its impetus from Howard Gardner's ideas of multiple intelligences. In other words, in addition to verbal and mathematical knowledge, each human is capable of realizing his or her potential in music and art, in self-understanding and social interactions, in physical strength and coordination (as in athletics), and in making discoveries (as in science). Island School divides its school year into three trimesters. In High School there are a variety of classes to choose from. For example, math classes range from Algebra through Calculus 2.


===Hawaiian Studies=== === 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 '']'' is extended to include ''akahai'' (kindness), ''lokahi'' (unity), ''{{okina}}olu{{okina}}olu'' (pleasantness), ''ha{{okina}}aha{{okina}}a'' (humility) and ''ahonui'' (patience). Participation in Native Hawaiian sports is emphasized during ''Makahiki'' (Thanksgiving). 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 '']'' is extended to include ''akahai'' (kindness), ''lokahi'' (unity), ''{{okina}}olu{{okina}}olu'' (pleasantness), ''ha{{okina}}aha{{okina}}a'' (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 ] to study Hawaiian culture, as it was before the 18th-century arrival of foreign influences. As early as fifth grade, students take overnight trips to the ] to study Hawaiian culture, as it was before the 18th-century arrival of foreign influences.


== References ==
==The life of Chad Charles==
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==See also== == External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.ischool.org/}}
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Private college-preparatory school in Lihue, Hawaii, United States
Island School
Image showing an aerial view of the school in 2022.Aerial view of the school in 2022.
Address
3-1875 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
United States
Coordinates21°58′22″N 159°23′56″W / 21.97278°N 159.39889°W / 21.97278; -159.39889
Information
TypePrivate college-preparatory school
Established1977 (1977)
NCES School ID00327106
Head of schoolNancy Nagramada
Teaching staff44.1 (on an FTE basis)
GradesPK–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment501 (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio8.3
Campus size34.9 Acres
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Blue and Gold   
Athletics conferenceKauai Interscholastic Federation
NicknameVoyagers
Websitewww.ischool.org

Island School is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory school in Lihue, Hawaii, United States. It is located behind the University of Hawaii's Kauai Community College campus.

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. By 1983, Island School had graduated only eight students and the high school was disestablished. In 1996, the high school was re-opened due to rising enrollment. Island School began graduating seniors again starting with the Class of 2000. Today, Island School is a fully accredited college preparatory institution. Graduates have been accepted at such institutions as MIT, Yale, Wheaton, Babson, and Ithaca in the East; Oberlin, Denison, Purdue and Creighton in the Midwest; Stanford, University of Southern California, Pomona College, Reed, Gonzaga, Lewis and Clark, Trinity College (Connecticut), University of the Pacific, University of San Diego, Loyola Marymount University, University of Idaho, and the University of Nevada in the West; the University of Hawai`i, Hawai`i Pacific University and Chaminade in Hawai`i.

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.

Academic Program

Island School's academic program takes its impetus from Howard Gardner's ideas of multiple intelligences. In other words, in addition to verbal and mathematical knowledge, each human is capable of realizing his or her potential in music and art, in self-understanding and social interactions, in physical strength and coordination (as in athletics), and in making discoveries (as in science). Island School divides its school year into three trimesters. In High School there are a variety of classes to choose from. For example, math classes range from Algebra through Calculus 2.

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), ʻoluʻolu (pleasantness), haʻahaʻa (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 Hawaiian culture, as it was before the 18th-century arrival of foreign influences.

References

  1. ^ "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Island School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  2. "E Komo Mai – Welcome". Island School. Retrieved April 12, 2023.

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