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Island School’s academic program takes its impetus from Howard
Gardner’s ideas of multiple intelligences. In other words, in
addition to verbal and mathematical knowledge, each human is capable of
realizing his or her potential in music and art, in self-understanding
and social interactions, in physical strength and coordination (as in
athletics), and in making discoveries (as in science). Taken together
these suggest wonderful complexities of the human experience, but each
of these areas is distinctly capable of growth and development as a
separate interest, too. At Island School eleven general objectives
provide direction for the disciplines. Students are to . . . |
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Read, write, listen, and present with understanding and effectiveness;
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Be conversationally fluent in a second language;
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Solve problems and make decisions systematically, using logic and mathematics;
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Know about and value drawing, painting, architecture, and sculpture;
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Know factors important to mental and physical health and how these relate to quality of life;
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Appreciate and participate in the performing arts, including music, drama, and dance;
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Accept responsibilities of citizens in a global society and affirm principles and practices of democracy;
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Clarify personal values and take responsibility for choices they make;
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Know about and be proficient in using the scientific method;
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Be proficient and responsible in the use of technology;
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Demonstrate qualities of leadership, perseverance, commitment, and loyalty.
The course of studies is rigorous, appropriate to an institution whose
purpose is “ . . . to prepare our students to live productive,
fulfilling lives as confident, responsible life-long learners and
contributing members of society.” Island School is a college
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Contact:
Island School
3-1875 Kaumual`i Hwy.
Lihu`e, HI 96766
808-246-0233
808-245-6053 (fax)
info@ischool.org
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