Youth Education 94 SCHOOLS & CLASSES (CONTINUED) HAWAII BAPTIST ACADEMY (HBA) Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) came from humble beginnings as a small school founded by Christian missionaries in 1949, with 36 students. Today, HBA serves more than 1,100 students from junior kindergarten through high school on three campuses in beautiful Nuuanu, just minutes from downtown Honolulu. This past year, HBA opened its first satellite preschool in Mililani Mauka, HBA Preschool at Gracepoint. What has remained steadfast in HBA's nearly 75-year story is that it brings faith On the Hawaii Public School website, check the “Enrolling For School” link under the “Parents & Students” tab for full details. REQUIRED IMMUNIZATION Under the same tabs and links as listed immediately above for MIC3, you’ll find details on immunization required for students at specific ages when entering Hawaii schools. You can also visit VaxToSchoolHawaii.com. Prior to kindergarten, students must show proof of DTaP or DIP, Polio, PCV, Hi B, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis A&B and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines. Additional immunizations are now required for students entering childcare/preschool, 7th grade, and post-secondary schools, and all students entering school in Hawaii for the first time, regardless of age. Coinciding with national recommendations, updated requirements reflect what occurs in healthcare provider offices and clinics in Hawaii as standard medical practice. Hawaii state law requires all public school students complete a physical exam– also called a “Well-Child Visit”–within 12 months before starting 7th grade. On the and learning together. While HBA is often recognized for its strong academics that prepare students for college, the school's core values of humility, curiosity, love, and commitment equip young leaders for life. HBA offers ample opportunities to nurture the unique gifts and talents of every child through athletics, clubs, and extra-curricular activities. In addition to providing a strong foundation of faith, the school fosters opportunities for life-long friendships, teaches compassion through service learning, and encourages students to become leaders in the community. Visit HBA.net for more information. day of your child’s appointment, please provide the primary care provider with a Student Health Form (Form 14) that can be at HawaiiPublicSchools.org/doe%20forms/ enrollment/studenthealthrecord.pdf. The form is also available from physicians and school offices. For details on immunization requirements, also call Aloha United Way (808536-1951). Or visit the State of Hawaii Department of Health Immunization website at https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/vaccines-immunizations. CHARTER SCHOOLS For 2024-25 SY, there are 13,070 students in 38 Charter Schools throughout Hawaii–14 of which are located on Oahu. These educational institutions are innovative, outcome-based public schools operated and managed by independent governing boards. Although each is funded on a “perpupil” basis separately from DOE-operated schools, charters are open-enrollment institutions that are tuition-free. For more information, call (808) 586-3775 or visit CharterCommission.Hawaii.gov.
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