Halau Ku Mana Charter School

Excellence in the Arts Awards

In its opening year (2001), HKM was recognized amongst over a hundred schools statewide for their excellence in Arts, which continues to be a strength of the program today.

Launching of Kanehunamoku

'Opio helped with the birthing of our Polynesian double-hulled sailing canoe, launched in November 2002. `Opio continue to maintain and sail the canoe, as their “floating classroom” for learning math, science, language arts, history and culture.

Academic Improvement

93% of 'Opio showed significant improvement in pre/post test scores for core content areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies), and a 96% attendance rate (well above both State and Native Hawaiian average attendance rates). Both parent and student surveys indicate a significant increase in motivation and the desire to learn and achieve (as evidenced by an average improvement of 1.9 in GPA upon entering HKM). Half received a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Behavior, Values

All students have less behavior related referrals since joining HKM, with drastic reduction in total behavior referrals over the last two years! Self, teacher, and parent assessment shows clear improvements in areas of respect, teamwork, and sense of kuleana to Malama their ‘Aina, Kai, and Kaiaulu (Community)

Collaborative Inquiry Committee 

In July of 2009, HKM sent a team of educators to the National Conference on Differentiated Instruction in Las Vegas Nevada. Part of our kuleana was to report back to the group how we used the information gathered at the conference to enhance student learning throughout the year. Check out our Journey to the 9th Island Presentation. 

Lana'i Huaka'i 

 In May of 2010, Ahapua'a (grade 6) and Ko Kula Kai (grade 7) projects traveled to the island of Lana'i. Students visited the historic Lana'i City and other local treasures. Be sure to check out the slide show of their adventure.