Academics

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Seventh-day Adventist schools benefit from a curriculum especially designed for single and multigrade classrooms. The North American Division Office of Education has developed excellent, high-quality, standards-based materials for all classrooms. The curriculum is designed so that students are constantly connected with Christ and the possibilities He has for each life.

As learners become more independent, challenges need to be tailored to each student's needs.  A typical day in our elementary classes include: 

• Bible (Thematic Biblical lessons and prayer time)
• Math whole group and small group instruction (accredited Big Ideas Math)
• Reading Language Arts: Pathways Reading Units (Integrates grammar lessons, phonics and spelling lessons, creative writing,  handwriting, independent reading guidance, small teacher led reading/learning groups)
• Science (By Design: STEM centers, earth, physical, and life sciences) 
• Social Studies (Communities/Hawaiian history)
• Technology (Computer integration in reading, typing, game-based learning, and community outreach)
• Play time and outside recess/Snack times 
• Art and Music classes 
• Physical Education that encourage and enrich fine motor skill development, team work, and introductions to team sports.
• Enrichment and Tutoring 
• Clubs and creative classes for 4th-5th graders in STEM robotics, yearbook, and school newspaper. 

Grades 6-8:  Ka Lama Iki is proud to provide an excellent program for middle school students that strive for academic excellence and who seek rich opportunities and experiences for exploration, growth, and mastery. We are proud to provide smaller class sizes to best fit the needs of each unique learner. A typical day includes instruction in: 

• Bible (Biblical unit lessons and prayer time)
• Math whole group and small group instruction (Introductions and core studies in Pre-Algebra/Geometry/Statistics) 
• Reading Language Arts: Pathways reading units and required book lists influenced by cultures from around the world (Integrates English grammar usage within creative writing, spelling, research projects, independent reading, and small teacher led reading/learning groups)
• Science (By Design: STEM centers and labs, earth, physical, and life sciences) 
•  Social Studies (World history/U.S. history)
• Technology (Computer integration in typing skills, research and communication, practicing safe online skills, reading enrichment, game-based learning, and community outreach)
• Art (After school art club available)
• Music (Private lessons available)
• Physical Education that encourage teamwork and growth in hand-eye coordination and team sports. (7th and 8th graders can participate in intermediate volleyball and basketball) 
• Leadership in ministry
• Clubs and creative classes in STEM robotics, yearbook, and school newspaper
• Enrichment and Tutoring