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Aloha, I a m getting custody of my 16 yo son from the mainland. I put him on the waiting list for HAAS's 10th grade based on all the great feed back Iv'e gotten. Info on Pahoa high, so far has been riddled with negative oppinions. So I am hoping for alteratives. I hear nothing about Kea'au. I want him to attend HAAS, but what eles is out there? I don't think I'd mind home schooling him, however I have never met anyone who has done it to ask how it is. As it is, he wont know anyone here and I feel that is important. Got any alternate ideas. I guess while I am at it, this will be the first time in 12 years that I get to be a full time dad again and I have no clue... any single dad info/suport/parenting classes out there. I'd love to know better how to be a good parent. Thanks
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I'm not sure for a fact but I think HAAS has a home schooling alignment program of some sorts...........
maybe someone knows more.
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Originally posted by Pahoagecko
Aloha, I a m getting custody of my 16 yo son from the mainland. I put him on the waiting list for HAAS's 10th grade based on all the great feed back Iv'e gotten. Info on Pahoa high, so far has been riddled with negative oppinions. So I am hoping for alteratives. I hear nothing about Kea'au. I want him to attend HAAS, but what eles is out there? I don't think I'd mind home schooling him, however I have never met anyone who has done it to ask how it is. As it is, he wont know anyone here and I feel that is important. Got any alternate ideas. I guess while I am at it, this will be the first time in 12 years that I get to be a full time dad again and I have no clue... any single dad info/suport/parenting classes out there. I'd love to know better how to be a good parent. Thanks
I happen to have a great deal of knowledge about the education system here in Hawaii. HAAS although, still in the process of progressing has made some incredible programs and improvements. As compared to the local public schools and a few great teachers, I'd go for the charter school option, this would provide for your child to get familiar with other kids his age, benefit from small class sizes, and be working with a wonderful team of educators.I know that HAAS does provide a home-based school option which may open the door for your child to attend and give him a chance to get familiar with the island- Kea'au and Pahoa high could have devastating effects on your son.Home schooling is challenging, not impossible but challenging. The barrier isthat at that age- teens need to have access to ther peers and the ability toengage in friendships. As a psychologist sho specializes in behavior analysis and education, I have alot of information that maybe of great useto you with your upcomming endeavor.
