Youth Education 88 SCHOOLS & CLASSES (CONTINUED) DAMIEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL Damien Memorial School, a Catholic coed institution for grades 6-12, is dedicated to providing a top-tier, college preparatory education with a strong emphasis on service and leadership – values that resonate deeply with our military community. Whether stationed here in Hawaii or transitioning between assignments, families can rely on Damien for its commitment to nurturing the whole student, providing a safe and structured environment that fosters academic success and personal growth. With small class sizes, students benefit from individualized attention, ensuring they develop essential life skills such as leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. Damien Memorial School's mission, since its founding in 1962, is to serve students from diverse backgrounds, making quality education accessible through one of Oahu’s most affordable tuitions and extensive scholarship and financial aid offerings. This ensures that Catholic and non-Catholic families benefit from the school’s exceptional educational opportunities. Our dedicated faculty offers a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for information about the program. Visit https://hawaiicommunityengagement.com/a fter-school-plus/#flipbook-df_3059/1. Of the more than 175 sites providing after school care through the program, some 100 are operated by the State of Hawaii. The others are handled by organizations such as the YMCA and Kamaaina Kids. For more details on A+ and other programs including REACH and UPLINK, click on the Hawaii Public Schools website’s “Beyond The Classroom” tab and check out “After School Programs”. You’ll find the “Afterschool Plus” link at the top of the list. Or call (808) 294-0178 or your elementary school office for more details. STRIVE HAWAII & ESSA Hawai'i's school accountability and improvement system, Strive HI is designed to meet the needs of students, educators and schools. It aligns and connects key state education policies and initiatives to position students and educators for success and uses data to measure progress and target resources. For details, visit the “Vision For Success” tab and click “Advancing Education” to reach “Strive HI Performance System”. HIDOE will be submitting an ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) school accountability amendment request to the some of the nation's finest colleges and universities. In fact, Damien graduates have an impressive track record, with a 98% college acceptance rate and an average of $4 million in scholarships awarded annually. Historically, many alumni have gone on to prestigious institutions, including all four Military Academies, underscoring Damien Memorial School's ability to prepare students for leadership roles in any field. Damien Memorial School's eight-acre campus provides a well-equipped learning environment, featuring air-conditioned classrooms, state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a media center, a modern gymnasium, and the newly completed Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Center. The campus also includes sports facilities such as a football/soccer practice field, batting cages, and a full-service cafeteria, supporting students’ physical and academic growth. Accredited by the WASC, WCEA, and HAIS, Damien Memorial School is a trusted and respected institution for military families seeking stability and continuity in their children's education. For more information, visit www.damien.edu or contact Brent Limos, Director of Admissions, at (808) 440-9527 or admissions@damien.edu.
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