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Our Vision
Haumāna on a huakaʻi to Waikalua Loko Iʻa
A school vision is a clear, aspirational statement that describes the school's ideal future and its long-term goals for students, staff, and the community. It acts as a roadmap, guiding decisions and providing a shared sense of purpose to achieve a future state of success.
Pūʻōhala School | Ke Kula Kaiapuni o Pūʻōhala is committed to fostering a learning environment where students develop critical thinking skills through cultural and community observation. The institution emphasizes the cultivation of respect for past, present, and future knowledge, alongside the promotion of ethical values and positive interpersonal relationships. These attributes empower students to become effective agents of positive change within their community.
Our Mission
A school's mission is a concise statement that defines its core purpose and goals, explaining what it does, for whom, and how it achieves its objectives.
Pūʻōhala School is dedicated to empowering students through the development of a strong foundation encompassing ancestral knowledge (ʻike kupuna), positive interpersonal relationships, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and academic program that fosters both proficient academic achievement and responsible civic engagement.
The scholastic program at Pūʻōhala is grounded in a rigorous, standards-based curriculum, ensuring students have access to necessary academic support. Furthermore, school and classroom success are built upon the core principles of Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, Resilience, and Resourcefulness.
Students observing insects in the Literacy Garden.
General Learner Outcomes (GLOs)
These are over-arching goals of standards-based learning for all students in all grade levels.
Self-directed Learner - Kuleana Ihola
(The ability to be responsible for oneʻs own learning)
Community Contributor - Mālama Kaiāulu
(The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together)
Complex Thinker - Hoʻokuanoʻo
(The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving)
Effective Communication - Kākāʻōlelo
(The ability to communicate effectively)
Effective and Ethical User of Technology - Kūpono Hanaʻike
(The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically)
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