Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar May 24: Sports Day May 25-27: Alaka’i O Kaua’i First Annual Talent Show May 28: Last day of 2020-21 school year. Kindergarten & 6th grade celebrations. Reports of Progress sent home. See what our families are saying about Alaka’i O Kaua’i!

Alakai O Kauai learners in boat on land

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Social Intelligence

In the Alaka’i O Kaua’i approach to project-based learning, which produces well-rounded kids, social intelligence is a key component of whole-child development.  What do we mean by social intelligence? It’s a person’s ability to interact well with others. It’s often simply called people skills, or tact. It isn’t necessarily a natural-born characteristic, but it canRead more

Alaka'i O Kaua'i 2nd graders with Ms. Mick

Alaka’i O Kaua’i 2nd Graders Embrace the 7 Habits Every Day

By Michael Niehoff Education Content Coordinator, iLEAD Schools For educators, an important part of the role is establishing classroom expectations and culture. Some educators develop their own systems, some implement a school-wide plan, and others use practices developed outside of education. Regardless of which approach an educator chooses, the question always remains: How do weRead more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar May 21: Lei Day Celebration. We will send you a Zoom link to join us online. May 25-27: Alaka’i O Kaua’i First Annual Talent Show May 28: Last Day of 2020-21 School Year See what our families are saying about Alaka’i O Kaua’i!

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Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Whole-Child Development

Last week we introduced the importance of social-emotional learning at Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School. Social-emotional learning is integral to our whole-child educational approach.  A whole-child mind-set means that we are focused on far more than teaching to tests or holding up state standards as the be-all, end-all of education. We believe in focusing onRead more

Alakai O Kauai learners in boat on land

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Social-Emotional Learning

In our approach to education at Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, we emphasize methods that foster learners’ social-emotional learning. Social-emotional learning is the process through which learners understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, and establish and maintain positive relationships to make responsible decisions. We believe it’sRead more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar April 29-30: Literacy Assessments May 28: Last Day of 2020-21 School Year See what our families are saying about Alaka’i O Kaua’i!

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Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Real-World Experiences

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School emphasizes 21st-century skills and preparing learners for the work world, and tangible experiences help elevate the learning process. Examples include our third graders’ podcast; our DreamUp to Space challenges, where teams of learners come up with scientific research projects that launch to the International Space Station for testing; or ourRead more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar April 29: Minimum Day April 29-30: Literacy Assessments May 28: Last Day of 2020-21 School Year See what our families are saying about Alaka’i O Kaua’i!

21st Century Skills Alakai O Kauai

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Building 21st-Century Skills

At Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, what’s important is not only ensuring learners are receiving an academically well-rounded education but also that they have the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. That’s why we place a high priority on 21st-century skills. These skills are essential in a worldwide market that’s moving fasterRead more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar April 2: Good Friday – No School April 5: Learner Free Day (Staff Professional Learning) See what our families are saying about Alaka’i O Kaua’i!

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Exploring Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Habit 6 of the 7 Habits

Whether in the classroom, the workplace, relationships, or life in general, learning to compromise can be an important and helpful tool. However, what if there were a way to even further enrich and strengthen our communication and interactions? That’s what’s behind Habit #6: Synergize. Synergy brings into focus the old adage that “two heads areRead more

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Exploring Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Habit 5 of the 7 Habits

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles on the pillars of Alaka`i O Kaua`i Charter School’s educational philosophy and approach. They say communication is key, but if we lack understanding in our relationships and interactions, how can we ever hope to truly, clearly communicate? This week, we’re examining Habit #5: Seek FirstRead more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar Open seats for 2021-22 will be filled by enrollment lottery (random drawing) March 12. To be included in the enrollment lottery, please fill out this form by March 5!

Alaka'i O Kaua'i learner outside with friends with boats near water

Together Tuesdays: Share Your Photos and Stories!

Dear Alaka’i O Kaua’i community, Once a month, we share a new Together Tuesdays video. Click here to submit your photos or short videos for the next edition! Submissions received by the Friday before each edition are eligible to be included.* We can’t wait to see your contributions! If you have any questions, simply reply to stories@ileadschools.org.Read more

Alaka'i O Kaua'i learner outside with friends with boats near water

Together Tuesdays: Share Your Photos and Stories!

Dear Alaka’i O Kaua’i community, Once a month, we share a new Together Tuesdays video. Click here to submit your photos or short videos for the next edition! Submissions received by the Friday before each edition are eligible to be included.* We can’t wait to see your contributions! If you have any questions, simply reply to stories@ileadschools.org.Read more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar February 12: Institute Day (Professional Learning for Staff) – Learner-Free Day February 15: Presidents’ Day – No School February 25: Minimum Day February 25-26: Learner-Led Conferences

Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School learners and facilitator outdoor campus

Exploring Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School Culture: Habit 1 of the 7 Habits

Last week, we introduced a vital element of Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School’s approach to education — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learning and practicing the 7 Habits has been instrumental to our learners’ success living out the Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School motto of “free to think, inspired to lead” — notRead more

Alakai O Kauai Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Click here for the School Calendar Click here for the Community Calendar February 12: Institute Day (Professional Learning for Staff) – Learner-Free Day February 15: Presidents’ Day – No School February 25: Minimum Day February 25-26: Learner-Led Conferences