KE KULA O SAMUEL M KAMAKAU - A LABORATORY PCS

Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Kaneohe, HI with about 133 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ke Kula o Samuel M. Kamakau is a Hawaiian immersion laboratory public charter school located in Kane?ohe, Hawai?i. Dedicated to the revitalization of the Hawaiian language and culture, the school serves students from preschool through grade 12. As a "laboratory" school, it functions not only as a place of learning for its students but also as a site for developing and refining innovative indigenous pedagogical methods and curriculum, which are then shared with other Hawaiian-focused educational programs across the state.

The school is deeply rooted in the philosophy of *?ohana* (family) and community stewardship. Its educational model emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates rigorous academic standards with traditional Hawaiian values, cultural practices, and a strong connection to the land (*?aina*). By prioritizing fluency in ?Olelo Hawai?i, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders who can navigate and contribute positively to both the modern global society and their traditional ancestral heritage.

For more information, contact Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS at (808) 235-9175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.