Youth Education 96 SCHOOLS & CLASSES (CONTINUED) HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY (HBA) Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) came from humble beginnings as a small school founded by Christian missionaries in 1949, with 36 students. Today, HBA serves more than 1,100 students from junior kindergarten through high school on three campuses in beautiful Nuuanu, just minutes requirements, also call Aloha United Way (808-536-1951). Or visit the State of Hawaii Department of Health Immunization website at Health.Hawaii.gov/docd/vaccines-immunizations. Also under the Enrollment Tab, go to the Quick Start column and click on Partners & Resources beneath Military Families. You’ll find details on the Joint Venture Educational Forum and Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3). CHARTER SCHOOLS For 2024-25 SY, there are 13,070 students in 38 Charter Schools throughout Hawaii–14 of which are located on Oahu. These educational institutions are innovative, outcome-based public schools operated and managed by independent governing boards. Although each is funded on a “per pupil” basis separately from DOE-operated schools, charters are open-enrollment institutions that are tuition-free. For more information, call (808) 586-3775 or visit CharterCommission.Hawaii.gov. from downtown Honolulu. This past year, HBA opened its first satellite preschool in Mililani Mauka, HBA Preschool at Gracepoint. What has remained steadfast in HBA's nearly 75-year story is that it brings faith and learning together. While HBA is often recognized for its strong academics that prepare students for college, the school's core values of humility, curiosity, love, and commitment equip young leaders for life. HBA offers ample opportunities to nurture the unique gifts and talents of every child through athletics, clubs, and extra-curricular activities. In addition to providing a strong foundation of faith, the school fosters opportunities for life-long friendships, teaches compassion through service learning, and encourages students to become leaders in the community. Visit HBA.net for more information. HOMESCHOOLING Hawaii’s DOE recognizes the growing Homeschool option as an alternative to compulsory school attendance. You can download a document defining legal guidelines from the DOE website. Among reasons parents may prefer homeschooling are desires to provide religious instruction and concerns about the environment of other schools. Requiring a great deal of commitment, homeschooling provides families with access to a variety of programs and support groups that broaden opportunities. Military families can take advantage of classes and resources available to all homeschoolers on Oahu, as well as MWR programs such as homeschool PE, youth sports and art offered especially for Hawaii’s military homeschooling population. Under the Enrollment Tab, go to the Learning Opportunities column and click on Homeschool for details on this education option. PRIVATE SCHOOLS The Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) serves some 120–plus pri-
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