Schools like Gordon that end in eighth grade have a flavor and mood all their own.
They also offer a number of tangible advantages over schools that include high schools.
In this video, a soon-to-be graduate in Gordon’s eighth grade reflects on the experience of spending eleven years under one roof.
Meanwhile, the video’s title cards give another, very concrete perspective on how elementary school fits into the context of the larger educational experience.
Our eighth grade team at Punahou School integrated the study of wind into our Camp Mokule`ia experience. By learning how the wind plays a role in the outplanting of naupaka at Ka`ena Point, students gained a greater understanding of how the resilient plant is an ideal choice to withstand the coastal winds of the area. […]
One of the goals that emerged from community service planning at Carson Long was the desire to encourage children to read. At the same time, faculty and students were made aware of the local elementary school’s program for children who do not have a parent or guardian at home during the afterschool hours. The result […]
Stoneleigh-Burnham School celebrated “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” by stepping away from regular classes to participate in a day of hands-on engineering challenges. Engineering Day was the capstone of the school’s celebration of National Engineers Week, Feb. 16-22, and was geared toward helping girls and women further themselves in the field of engineering. Rather […]
