Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences
| Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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15-1397 Post Office Rd , 96778 | |
| Coordinates | 19°30′05″N 154°56′40″W / 19.501260°N 154.944463°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Charter |
| Established | 2001 |
| Director | Steve Hirakami |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 637 (2013-14[1]) |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Silver, Blue |
| Athletics conference | BIIF |
| Website | haaspcs |
The Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science (HAAS) is a charter school based in Pahoa, Hawaii. It was founded on June 21, 2001, and serves grades K-12. The governing board chairperson is Michael Dodge, and the current principal is Steve Hirakami.[2] The First day of classes was September 12, 2001; the original school day was scheduled for September Eleventh but was cancelled due to the September 11 attacks.[3]
Mission statement
"The purpose of the Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science is to not educate and enrich the whole person and prepare the individual to respond to his or her own needs and those of our global community".[4]
Significant Alumni
Pono Christianson
References
- ^ "State Public Charter School Commission (ʻAha Kula Hoʻāmana) — 2013-2014 Annual Report" (PDF). November 18, 2014. p. 12.
- ^ "Governing Board Info". Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ "About Us". Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ "Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences, Public Charter School". Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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