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What is the King Innovations Program?
The Innovations Program is a cohort of 7th and 8th-grade students that is built on the core values of place-based learning, building relationships, community engagement, and strength-based principles. This program incorporates the principles of Nā Hopena A'o to build a strengthened sense of: Belonging, Responsibility, Excellence, Aloha, Total Well-Being, and Hawai'i (BREATH/HĀ). The mission of the Innovations Program is for each student to bring a strength that enhances our hui while benefiting from the collection of experiences the program provides.
An ideal Innovations Program candidate will be open to:
Collaboration with classmates to enhance learning opportunities (UH Authentic Social Learning Math, Digital Literacy projects, Project Based Learning, etc.)
Place-based experiences (service learning trips to aina, culturally relevant historic sites, etc)
Hands-on problem-solving/projects (can work independently to find resources/solutions)
Integrated Curriculum (Ex. STEM, Social Studies/ELA, Math/Science)
Leadership opportunities (being alaka'i to other students, hosting Makahiki games at elementary schools)
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Important Dates:
Application process:
February 10 and 12 Elementary Schools Visit Program on Campus Tour
March 6 - April 10 Student Application Window
April 26 Teacher Recommendation Form Due
April 26 'Ohana Impact Survey Due
May 8 Decision Letters distributed via email
May 22 Opt In/Out Form Due
May 26- July 9 Wait List Students Notified (if openings)
Students can apply, using the link directly below, or they will be emailed the link when they are recommended by their counselor or teacher.
(You will need to log into your student's DOE Gmail account to fill out the form)
For more information or any questions please email innovationsatking@gmail.com
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