It's not only your child who gets evaluated in the private-school system. Schools themselves get put through the wringer on a regular basis. The accreditation seal is an important factor to consider when applying to private schools, says the Hawaii…
August: Start Your Search Most schools advise parents to start at least a year in advance. By August, start a list of potential schools for the next school year. Off the top of your head, you might be able to…
What will the school look for? After all, your little one is only 5 years old and has no experience with interviews. Should Junior read, write, multiply? The neighbor's kid is a musical prodigy—should your child take music lessons? To…
Q) Who should apply for financial aid assistance?A) Schools encourage all families in need to apply for financial assistance. Families should evaluate their resources, maximize their earnings, alter spending habits and manage their assets before applying for financial aid.…
Saint Louis School is Oahu's premier institution for boys with a history rich in educational accomplishments. Founded in 1846, the school is known for its strong academic curriculum, proud sporting accomplishments and emphasis on building fine young men in the…
Why are mouth guards important? Mouth guards act as “shock absorbers” and can provide protection not only for our children's teeth, but also for their lips, cheeks and tongue. In some cases, they can even help prevent concussions and fractures…
Hawaii Theatre Center and Hawaii Opera Theatre presents The Legend of Rusalka: Opera's Little Mermaid on Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.Appropriate for youngsters kindergarten through eighth grade, this 45-minute audience-interactive production is based on Antonin Dvorak's opera, Rusalka, and Hans…
Infancy (Up to Age 1) Kids usually begin to: imitate sounds they hear in language respond when spoken to look at pictures reach for books and turn the pages with help respond to stories and pictures by vocalizing and…
July 2011