Finding the right school entails knowing what kind of educational philosophy and type of curriculum each school practices and seeing if it’s the right fit for you and your child. All the schools on Maui are unique and give parents a lot of choices. We hope that we can begin to show parents some of those characteristics and encourage them to take a deeper look at all the great schools on Maui.
MAUI PREPARATORY ACADEMY
PMB #186
5095 Napilihau St. #109B
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-665-9966
www.mauiprep.org
Preschool-Grade 12
OUR CAMPUS is located in Napili on 15 acres of land generously donated by Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. Our plantation-style buildings are nestled among Norfolk pines with views of the Pacific.
OUR CURRICULUM blends a rigorous interdisciplinary academic program with a commitment to providing students with a nurturing, caring, and safe learning experience. At Maui Prep the pursuit of excellence is encouraged and fostered. The curriculum focuses on preparing students to succeed at the college of their choice and in the world beyond.
OUR FACULTY makes the difference. We place the highest priority on recruiting well-trained, knowledgeable, and experienced teachers. Our Faculty is comprised of the best and the brightest educators. Our teachers bring enthusiasm and excitement to their classrooms where small class size helps to foster a rigorous college prep curriculum.
OUR CLASSROOMS support every aspect of learning through state-of-the-art technology and the finest quality materials and equipment. Middle and upper school students use laptop computers. Each classroom is equipped with Smartboard technology. Maui Prep has a first-rate computer lab and a Physical & Biological Science laboratory.
OUR EXTRA-CURRICULAR program gives Maui Prep students the opportunity to participate in activities that stretch beyond the classroom. Activities include performing arts, visual arts, after-school programs, MIL Sports, middle school sports, class trips and clubs. Middle and upper school students depart from their regular curriculum each year during Interim Week. Students may hike and camp in Haleakala Crater, study oceanography through daily snorkeling excursions, visit colleges, or plant trees on Ka’ho’olawe.
OUR TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is committed to providing financial aid to qualified students, giving them the opportunity for a quality college preparatory education, which might not otherwise be available. Currently, 35% of our 190 plus student body receive need-based tuition assistance.
OUR PHILOSOPHY is to help students reach beyond their perceived level of ability and become quality human beings ready to contribute to the community and serve others.
HORIZONS ACADEMY OF MAUI
740 Haiku Road
Haiku, HI 96708
808-575-2954
Kindergarten – Young Adult
Horizons Academy of Maui is a non-profit, private school whose mission is to provide a safe nurturing environment where children with learning differences can obtain an individualized education for optimal growth and development.
Horizons provides an atmosphere of academic growth and development which prepares students for integration into our community, offering educational services for students ages 5 through 21.
Our multi-sensory / project-based academics, as well as dynamic arts programs encourages cognitive development and life skill preparedness. With a high teacher to student ratio, our students receive an educational experience that caters to their particular strengths and needs. Please contact us to discuss a special needs program for your child.
HALEAKALA WALDORF SCHOOL
4160 Lower Kula Rd
Kula, Maui, Hawai’i 96790
808-878-2511
www.waldorfmaui.org
Preschool – Grade 8
Haleakala Waldorf School believes that quality begets quality, and that education is an act of transformation. Combine intellectually curious students with outstanding teachers in a program that is both academically challenging and personally supportive, and the results are extraordinary. We consciously offer a substantial, developmentally based program to our students building a solid foundation layer upon layer as it progresses through the years.
• Academics— At Haleakala Waldorf School, the curriculum takes an interdisciplinary approach with a focus on experiential learning. We provide a classically well rounded curriculum (history, math, language arts, the sciences, foreign languages and Hawaiian studies) encompassing both depth and breadth.
• The Arts— Academics come alive conveyed through an artistic medium. We seek to cultivate a life long love of learning by integrating our rigorous academic curriculum with the arts — visual, dramatic, music, and movement. Children’s imaginations and curiosity are engaged as each subject area is felt and experienced in addition to being contemplated intellectually.
• The Whole Child— The pursuit of intellectual growth is complemented by a concern for the moral, physical, psychological and aesthetic development of each student. Community service, affective education, performing and visual arts, physical fitness and athletics are all integral parts of the Haleakala Waldorf School curriculum.
• Outstanding Faculty— Haleakala Waldorf School students are inspired and supported by an exceptional faculty. Our teachers are the heart of the school. They provide context, content and coherence to the learning environment, serve as role models and shape students’ lives forever.
The Haleakala Waldorf School experience is as extraordinary as your child. Our vision is for our students to blossom into young adulthood fulfilling their own individual potential and preparing to take their places as creative, self-directed members of our global society. They learn to think independently and work collaboratively. They develop confidence, courage and tenacity. They acquire leadership skills and the desire to make a difference in the world. Waldorf education is an education of the complete human being.
Please contact our Enrollment Coordinator Matthew Clement at 878-2511 or visit waldorfmaui.org to find out more about applying for admission.
CARDEN ACADEMY OF MAUI
55A Maka’ena Pl.
Pukalani, Hi 96768
573-6651
Kindergarten – Grade 8
www.cardenacademyofmaui.com
Carden Academy of Maui is an independent, non-denominational school committed to educating children in kindergarten through eighth grade utilizing Carden philosophy as its foundation.
Beginning in kindergarten, your child’s education takes place in small classes in an environment which encourages respect, responsibility, and self-confidence. The Carden Method is a comprehensive, sequential, traditional curriculum that integrates phonics, spelling, grammar, reading, and writing. This strong foundation of academic skills enables students to think critically and express themselves clearly in the study of math, science, social studies, and literature.
The basic curriculum is interwoven with visual art, dance, drama, music, foreign language, technology, and physical education. This array of activities allows for the expression of individuality.
Character development is built into the learning environment, which focuses on stamina, good sportsmanship, and the development of personal responsibility, while avoiding pressure and rivalry. Self-esteem and confidence for lifelong learning are instilled in each Carden student. Our students, teachers, staff, and parents treat each other with respect and dignity.
Carden Academy’s Middle School program challenges students through its core curriculum with English, Math, and Science taught daily. In addition, real-world problem solving projects engage students through an extended inquiry process in a relevant and engaging instructional model. A unique elective program that is based on student interest offers special interest experiences; past elective classes have included photography, 3D art, printmaking, carpentry, gardening, music, dance, fashion, and drama. 21st century skills and proficiencies such as computer literacy are integrated into the curriculum to prepare students for the world beyond the classroom. Student council and opportunities for community outreach provide avenues for students to apply leadership skills and learn civic responsibility.
Throughout the decades, a Carden education has proven successful in preparing children for the challenges of modern life.
Enrollment applications are now being accepted. For more information, please visit the school website at www.cardenacademyofmaui.org or call the office to set up a personal tour.
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MAUI
2933 Baldwin Ave
Makawao, Hi 96768
573-0374
Preschool – Grade 8
www.momi.org
What sets the Montessori School of Maui apart?
MOMI began with eight students in 1978 as an independent, nonsectarian preschool dedicated to the educational principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Our mission is to “educate the human potential”. The school provides a solid academic foundation that integrates all subject area, in an atmosphere that is both nurturing and challenging.
We are an independent authentic Montessori school serving children from toddler through adolescence and we believe that an economically and culturally diverse school community lays this foundation.
HAIS/WASC Accredited.
Innovation in Curriculum
• Future trends in education are already manifest in a Montessori curriculum
• Child centered learning
• Mixed age groups
• High quality faculty
• Secure learning environment
• Design for the complete indoor/outdoor learning environment
• Environmentally friendly classroom buildings constructed with healthy building materials and bio-climatic design for energy efficiency
Montessori School of Maui’s philosophy respects and embraces the natural world and the panorama of cultures, knowledge and arts. It respects both the individual and the community while providing a well-rounded education emphasizing: intellectual, social, cultural, physical, creative, and moral development. We are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy and method of education. With the close guidance of Montessori trained teachers, a child attending our school will experience this method, which promotes the development of the whole child, facilitates the growth of inner discipline, and cultivates the child’s own natural joy of learning.
SEABURY HALL
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
572-0807
www.seaburyhall.org
Grades 6 – 12
Seabury Hall is a fully accredited, co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving 420 students in grades 6 – 12. The student body reflects Maui’s rich cultural diversity.
The beautiful campus with new “state of the art” facilities is situated on the slopes of Haleakala, a mile above Makawao town. In this idyllic setting, the thirst for life-long learning is developed and strong friendships are forged.
Seabury Hall upholds the tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, community service and extra-curricular activities. The dedicated, enthusiastic and professional faculty create a supportive environment where students can discover and pursue their passion. As a result, Seabury Hall graduates move into higher education with the confidence that they have the skills to succeed.
Seabury Hall’s nurturing learning environment provides fertile soil for students to grow, potentials to be reached, and achievements to be celebrated.
DORIS TODD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
519 Baldwin Avenue Paia, HI 96779
579-9237
www.dtschool.org
Preschool – Grade 8
Now entering its 54th year, Doris Todd Christian School is well known for its academic excellence and solid Bible teaching in all grades from preschool through grade 8.
Doris Todd fosters an attitude of love, respect, trust, and community – where each child is made to feel like they really belong. In addition to our strong academic program and Bible study, we offer physical education, art, music, band and computers.
We now have an extended day available for working parents. Our After School Program is available for all students from 2:45 – 5:30 p.m.
For more information or a campus tour, please contact the office at 579-9237.
For more information or a campus tour, please contact the office at 579-9237 or [email protected].
MONTESSORI HALE O KEIKI
P.O. Box 2348
Kihei, Hi. 96753
(808) 874-7441
www.montessorihaleokeiki.org
Primary – Grade 8
Montessori Hale O Keiki (MHOK) has expanded this year to include a second primary classroom and a middle school.
Partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Sanctuary on Maui, MHOK’s middle school students will engage in a project-based service-learning science program. The students will be outside the classroom for one out of every six weeks working toward a science project they will design in conjunction with the educational programs department of the National Marine Sanctuary.
The aim of the weeks outside the classroom is to give the middle school students an opportunity to connect classroom learning to the world at large through their own efforts and collective accomplishments of a predetermined aim. The projects will be designed to benefit the community at large and the information will be banked and relied on for future Marine Sanctuary projects.
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
211 Kaulawahine Street
Kahului, Hi
877-6618
www.ctkschoolmaui.org
Preschool – Grade 8
Christ the King School provides an integrated curriculum for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. We strive to meet the unique spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs of all students. We recognize, respect, and support parents in their role as primary educators of their children.
We instill academic excellence by challenging students to develop their full potential. Our spirit of “Ohana” or family, provides an environment that is nurturing and supportive.
We offer an art program that has produced “student artists” who have been successful in county and state contests and exhibitions consistently.
We respond to the command of Christ to teach as Jesus did, incorporate Gospel values in our instruction, strive for educational excellence, allow students to share their talents and participate in service opportunities, and prepare our students to live as Christian leaders.
