Youth Education 88 SCHOOLS & CLASSES (CONTINUED) DAMIEN MEMORIAL SCHOOL Damien Memorial School, a Catholic coed institution for grades 6-12, is dedicated to providing a top-tier, college preparatory education with a strong emphasis on service and leadership – values that resonate deeply with our military community. Whether stationed here in Hawaii or transitioning between assignments, families can rely on Damien for its commitment to nurturing the whole student, providing a safe and structured environment that fosters academic success and personal growth. With small class sizes, students benefit from individualized attention, ensuring they develop essential life skills such as leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication. Damien Memorial School's mission, since its founding in 1962, is to serve students from diverse backgrounds, making quality education accessible through one of Oahu’s most affordable tuitions and extensive scholarship and financial aid offerings. This ensures that Catholic and non-Catholic families benefit from the school’s exceptional educational opportunities. Our dedicated faculty offers a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for fter-school-plus. Scroll down the page and click on the After-School Plus Parent Handbook. You can also contact your elementary school office for more details. STRIVE HAWAII As Hawaii's public schools continue to recover from the effects of pandemic-disrupted learning, students have shown improvements in science scores and attendance rates, while sustaining last year's academic gains in language arts and math. These findings are highlighted in the Hawaii State Department of Education's 2023-24 Strive HI Performance System released in September 2024. For details, visit the “Vision For Success” tab and click the “Advancing Education” link to reach “StriveHI Performance System”. Key year-over-year 2023-24 Strive HI results include: • Statewide academic proficiency in science slightly increased while language arts and math proficiency remained stable • Regular attendance increased two percentage points to 75 percent • On-time graduation increased by one point to 86 percent • Enrollment in post-secondary education and training was maintained at 50 percent for Class of 2023 graduates who enrolled in some of the nation's finest colleges and universities. In fact, Damien graduates have an impressive track record, with a 98% college acceptance rate and an average of $4 million in scholarships awarded annually. Historically, many alumni have gone on to prestigious institutions, including all four Military Academies, underscoring Damien Memorial School's ability to prepare students for leadership roles in any field. Damien Memorial School's eight-acre campus provides a well-equipped learning environment, featuring air-conditioned classrooms, state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a media center, a modern gymnasium, and the newly completed Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Center. The campus also includes sports facilities such as a football/soccer practice field, batting cages, and a full-service cafeteria, supporting students’ physical and academic growth. Accredited by the WASC, WCEA, and HAIS, Damien Memorial School is a trusted and respected institution for military families seeking stability and continuity in their children's education. For more information, visit www.damien.edu or contact Brent Limos, Director of Admissions, at (808) 440-9527 or admissions@damien.edu.
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