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Overview
Manoa Elementary School was established as one of the first English schools in Hawaii. Eighteen students attended Manoa starting October 11, 1854. Located in majestic and historic Manoa Valley, it is one of two valley schools that are part of Roosevelt Complex. The word "Manoa" is a contraction of "Manoanoa" and means thick or solid, deep as a substance having breadth and depth, like the valley itself.
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While about 50 percent of the students live outside our geographical area, most have family roots in the valley. Our students come from a varied socio-economic status, a multi-ethnic community, diverse family types and residences of single-family dwellings. Our students participate in enrichment programs such as math club, student government, technology, and a friendshop exchange program with a private school in Osaka. We have formed community partnerships with Lyon Arboretum, Moanalua Gardens and Malama O Manoa.
Our parents volunteer many hours in fundraising and supporting teachers as tutors, speakers, chaperones, creating teaching materials. Our APT (parent group) efforts have provided us with new computers, Music and PE classes, grade level projects, a science and math consultant.
Manoa Elementary School has established its School Community Council.
Vision and Mission
Vision
"Aloha kokua laulima kuleana lokahi"
Giving life to learning
Mission
- Educate the whole child, promoting confidence and success in the following areas: academic skills, social skills, emotional development, and physical development
- Develop each child's potential in order to function effectively in our democratic society as a life long learner
- Meet the needs of each child, addressing different learning styles in a positive, cooperative and caring way
- Work in partnership with the child, family, school, and community
- Provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment
Beliefs and Philosophy
Beliefs
- Everyone can learn
- Each person is a valued individual with physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs
- Learning is a life long process
- Family and community involvement are vital to the success of our students and school
Philosophy
Our aim at Manoa School is to produce well-rounded personalities capable of taking their places in our democratic society as worthwhile citizens. In order to achieve our goals, we believe the following:
- Good discipline is of utmost importance. Learning takes place in a well-organized classroom. Lessons must be well planned by the teacher, with active learning that is interesting to each student.
- Each student is an individual differing from every other intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
- Continued cooperation, articulation and coordination must be practiced by all school communities, including teachers, parents, administration, support staff, students, and community.
History
Manoa School was established as one of the first English-speaking schools in Hawaii. Eighteen students attended when the school was opened on October 11, 1854. Located in majestic and historic Manoa Valley, the school today has grades Kindergarten to sixth. It is one of the two valley schools that are part of Roosevelt Complex. The word "Manoa" is a contraction of "Moanoanoa" and means thick or solid, deep as a substance having breadth and depth, like the valley itself.
Over the past five years, the enrollment at Manoa Elementary School has averaged about 600. While about 20 percent of the students live outside our geographical area, most have family roots in the valley. Our students come from varied socioeconomic status, a multi-ethnic community, diverse family types, and residences of single-family dwellings.