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Focused on what's
within. Inspired by
what's outside.

Individual learning in a
breathtaking setting.

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Welcome to Alaka`i O Kaua`i, a tuition-free charter school in Koloa, Hawai`i, serving grades K-8. At Alaka`i O Kaua`i, we see the leader in your child. That’s why we’ve built an engaging educational experience that not only meets but exceeds the standards, with a focus on your child’s unique strengths and playful love of learning. Here, your child will be empowered for a lifetime of inspired learning and leadership.

Why Alaka`i O Kaua`i?

    • Project-based learning
    • Outdoor classroom
    • Small class sizes
    • Personalized education
    • Social-emotional learning
    • Credentialed staff educating keiki to excel in Hawai‘i State Standards
    • Hawai‘iana and art studies
    • Strong community connections
    • Fully equipped gymnasium
    • Beautiful mountainside location
    • Field studies on school property
    • Innovative, independent critical thinking
    • Entrepreneurial and collaborative
    • Family participation
    • Offering daily bus service to and from Kapaa and Lihue

 

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Mission

Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School teaches the whole child by combining academics, project-based learning, socio-emotional learning, and the arts. Learners acquire and demonstrate 21st Century Skills, while perpetuating Hawai’ian cultural traditions and values, so they may become successful and meaningful contributors to society.

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Learning Outdoors
Project Based Learning

Our Beliefs

  • We believe that all children can be successful learners.
  • We believe in the development of the whole child (academic, social, emotional).
  • We believe children learn best when engaged in instruction.
  • We believe that language and cultural diversity can be assets for teaching and learning.
  • We believe that learning is more relevant to children when it engages them in projects that help solve problems that are important to them and their community.

The latest news & events at Alaka`i O Kaua`i

Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, What an incredible first week back on campus! The energy and excitement from our learners have been a joy to witness, and it is wonderful to have our school filled with the sounds

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Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Aloha e Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi ʻOhana, Welcome back, learners! We hope you are enjoying the final beautiful days of summer! There is a wonderful sense of excitement on campus as we prepare to welcome our learners back to school

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Director Paul’s Message

Director Paul’s Message

Aloha e ka ʻohana o Alaka’i O Kaua’i Charter School, Ke Ala o ke Kula (the path to school begins)! The quiet hum of summer is beginning to mix with a new, exciting energy on campus! While our haumāna

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