Why SEEQS?

SEEQS, a public charter middle school in Honolulu, offers an interdisciplinary project-based, community-based, tuition-free secondary school experience for Oahu families. We currently serve approximately 180 students in grades 6-8.
The SEEQS program integrates powerful core learning in math, science, social studies, English and the arts with project-based experiences that allow students to make use of what they have learned in real-life situations. 
SEEQS offers: 
  • An intentional school model built to enact our vision of developing Stewards of Planet Earth and Healthy Effective Citizens of the World.
  • A weekly schedule designed around what we value students and adults spending time on.
  • Passionate, experienced faculty. SEEQS is the home of four Hawaii State Public Charter School Teacher of the Year award recipients in the last five years!
  • Standards-based, rigorous academic curriculum grounded in research on how students learn best.
  • A one-to-one Google Chromebook (laptop) program with technology use integrated throughout the curriculum.
  • Opportunities to engage with community members for hands-on, relevant projects and activities.
  • Preparation for college, career, and life through close examination of big questions that affect the future of our planet.  
  • A convenient Honolulu location.
  • Community-building and intellectual safety built into the whole school culture and advisory structure. 
  • Performing and Visual Arts courses to foster creative expression, and a variety of Elective offerings.
  • Students as leaders who participate in real decision-making around school norms through our Town Hall structure.
  • Authentic assessment of projects resulting in a portfolio of meaningful work for each student.
  • Rubrics and other self-assessment tools to enable students to take ownership of their learning.
  • Multi-age classes to support the continuum of learning in the middle school years.
  • Mastery-based grading system to help students and parents track progress towards meeting content & performance standards separately from work habits.
  • Later start time to accommodate teenage sleep patterns and physical activity to start the day.
  • Small school environment that ensures every child is known. 

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