Curriculum to guide a lifelong learner

Seventh-day Adventist schools benefit from an accredited curriculum especially designed for both 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 while building necessary academic and emotional skills to move students through life's challenges.

Elementary

A typical day in our elementary classes (grades K–5) includes: 

  • 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)

  • Playtime and outside recess/Snack times

  • Art and Music classes

  • Physical Education that encourages and enriches fine motor skill development, teamwork, and introductions to team sports.

  • Enrichment and Tutoring

  • REACH Hawaii: HMA Windward is proud to provide learning intervention and Speech Therapy options with REACH Hawaii's licensed speech pathologist, Caitey Ingham. 

Middle School

A typical day for grades 6–8 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 and Music education

  • Physical Education that encourages teamwork and growth in hand-eye coordination and team sports. (7th and 8th graders can participate in intermediate volleyball and basketball)

  • Leadership in ministry

  • Enrichment and Tutoring

  • REACH Hawaii: HMA Windward is proud to provide learning intervention and Speech Therapy options with REACH Hawaii's licensed speech pathologist, Caitey Ingham.