Message from the Director
Welcome to Kona Pacific Public Charter School!
We are part of a proud tradition of international Waldorf education that is now 101 years young! At Kona Pacific we have the privilege of educating children and young adults according to deeply insightful principles of child development, integrating the academics and the arts, social-emotional, character-building and mindfulness practices with effective communication and life skills, with hands-on experiences in movement, Hawaiian cultural practices, and sustainable land stewardship. Our innovative program includes:
Welcome to Kona Pacific Public Charter School!
At Kona Pacific Public Charter School our mission is to strive to educate the whole child. We prioritize a high level of academic excellence, social emotional well being, and enthusiasm for learning through an academic standards-based curriculum infused with Waldorf-inspired practices, Hawaiian culture and ʻĀina based education through our sustainable agriculture program.
Our vision is a world in which each person fulfills their unique potential in service to the community.
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We are part of a proud tradition of international Waldorf inspired and agricultural inspired education. At Kona Pacific we have the privilege of educating children and young adults according to deeply insightful scientific principles of child development. Our innovative program integrates academic rigor and the arts; cultivates social-emotional, character-building and mindfulness practices with effective communication and life skills; and provides hands-on experiences in gardening and movement. Other unique aspects of our program include:
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Outdoor education that teach our children practical life skills as well as the basic foundation that will be built on in the first grade, with focus on the whole child, social, emotional and academic. This holistic approach nurtures the well-being of the young child in their first school experience.
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Class teachers often move with their students multiple years through the journey of the grades beginning in first grade.
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All students are greeted individually each day with warmth and respect by their caring, competent, and creative teachers.
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Small-group differentiated instruction is supported by educational assistants in the grades.
We are excited for you to explore the many windows into this unique educational experience accessible through our website! We warmly invite you to visit our beautiful campus to experience for yourself the miracle of learning taking place at Kona Pacific!