I give this school thumbs up! My oldest just graduated in 2009,and now she's at a university. She has been going to this school off and on since kindergarten. And now my youngest is in her fourth year here. I have always prasied this school for the hands on work. The only thing that I would really
... Read more like to address the parents is, see where your high school student is acheiving, and not doing so well in, and get the class's your child needs, instead of what he wants. Exspecially if he/she wants to go to college. You have to remember this is a new school, and they are learning as we are :) Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
The teachers are great. However, this school year 2007-8, they got a new food service provider. This food service provider meals are not great, the food preparation facilities inadequate - many kids don't eat the food or are bringing in home lunches. Efforts on mitigation have been stonewalled, nepotism
... Read more has become a method of operation under the guise of we don't have enough money. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/21/07
A public school that gives private school results. First graduating class will be 2009 and it will be awsome to see in 4 years their achivements.
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/07
The school is wonderful! My son has never been happier! He has been to another charter school before, but it was horrible!This school actually takes time to spend with each child to make sure the are learning to their full potential and more. Next year my daughter will be attending here and she cant
... Read more wait! The small groups of children are better for both child and teacher that way the child will have more of the one on one and the teacher will be able to check on the progress of the child to see if the child needs more help. This school gets a big A+ from this parent! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/07
This is simply the best school that I have ever seen in my life! We commute our daughter nearly 100 total miles per day just to attend this school-- that is how good it is. The kids are able to learn at their own rate, not wait for their class to catch up. This allows them to go up grade levels in
... Read more whatever areas they are able to so they are never stifled or bored being taught something they already know. The math program is accelerated and not the 'traditional' math so my 1st grader is doing pre-algebretic equations! And the kids at any level are doing this. It is like customized classes for you child. The teachers are great and the parents are kept informed about everything. The structure of the classes makes it very inviting for parents to observe or help out at any time. We also really appreciate the disipline of the school. The basic premise is that you are responsible for your own actions and you are to show respect for other people around you. There is no swearing, for example, which is so rampant in too many elementary schools. There is a common misconception that this is a private school and that there are fees to join, but there isn't. This is a public school, so there is no tuition fee for the parents. We are looking forward to our 2nd daughter beginning kindergarten this coming school year. I can't recommend this school highly enough! A+! Read less
School Profile for Connections Public Charter School
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Student enrollment:
334
Students per teacher:
26
Full-time teachers:
13
Number of classrooms:
15
Arts
Art
Special Education
Title I
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Hilo schools — Connections Public Charter School is located at 174 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo HI 96720. 174 Kamehameha Ave is in the 96720 ZIP code in Hilo, HI The school district for Connections Public Charter School is the Hawaii School District. Connections Public Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 11.
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