Ho'okahua - Building the Foundation
• We believe all Life is Sacred.
• We believe keiki have a place in society & are part of the continuum of human development.
• We believe in providing an environment that acknowledges Human Values & Potential.
• We believe the integration of values into each level of function is our foundation.
Nā Waiwai Mai Nā Kūpuna Mai - The Traditions of Our Kūpuna.
• We believe in the Balance of Mana'o/mind, Kino/body, 'Uhane/Spirit.
• We believe traditional Values are essential for a holistic & balanced family life.
• We believe each individual (Kupuna, Kumu, Mākua, Keiki) has a Kuleana/role or responsibility in the learning process.
Nā Mākua I Ke Kumu Mua - Parents are the First Teachers
• We believe in Laulima/cooperation; Together with the Mākua/ parents we can make learning a life-long journey.
A'o Mai, A'o Aku - Learning and Teaching
• We believe in practice & teaching through example.
• We believe in including family members in organizational activities and decision making.
• We value each person’s voice, opinions & gifts.
• Our extended ’ohana treat each other with love, care and respect.
Nā 'Ike Like 'Ole - The Various Senses
• We believe the senses are the vehicles of experience that absorbs knowledge.
Kaiapuni A'o - The Learning Environment
• We believe that internalizing knowledge, cognition and comprehension are the result of “doing”, “seeing”, “saying”, “hearing” that incorporates into daily practice.
• We believe the harmonic balance of kanaka/human, 'āina/land, & Akua/A Higher Power is essential to maintaining mental, physical and spiritual health.
Our Organizational Values Statement