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Mission Statement

Globally oriented with a strong sense of
community, Le Jardin Academy equips students
to achieve individual excellence, develop sound

character, and positively impact the world.

School and
Community

WITH NEARLY 800
S T U D E N T S from Preschool to
Grade 12, Le Jardin Academy is
a nurturing learning community.
Students are supported in
their learning to lead balanced,
healthy lives, to appreciate the
arts, and to value the diverse
perspectives of other people
and cultures.

We believe that extraordinary
teachers and that learning
experiences empower students’
unique talents, creating not
only academic success, but
also a rewarding childhood.
The goal is to develop
knowledgeable, responsible,
and caring young people of
character who create a more
peaceful and sustainable
world through understanding,
stewardship, and respect.



Academics

AS AN INTERNATIONAL united by the International
Baccalaureate philosophy
BACCALAUREATE (IB) and approaches to learning
WO R L D S C H O O L , Le Jardin and teaching. The programs
Academy develops confident, encourage both personal
knowledgeable, responsible, and academic achievement,
and caring young people who challenging students to excel in
are empowered to become their own development as well
impactful future leaders as their learning.
in the world. We believe in
educating the whole child
academically, physically,
socially, and emotionally through
constructivist approaches,
self-directed inquiry, and
individualized instruction.

With a focus on the learning of
concepts and skills, students
learn today’s local and global
issues through inquiry, enabling
student engagement and
promoting lifelong learning.

LJA provides a continuum of
education, consisting of three
programs – Primary Years
Program, Middle Years Program
& Diploma Program – that are

Primary Years P

Program THE IB PRIMARY YEARS

PRO G R AM (P Y P) is a
philosophy built around best
approaches in teaching and
learning practices. Spanning
from Pre-Kindergarten (PK) to
Grade 5, teachers nurture the
learner, guiding them through
their own learning through
inquiry and discovery, with
an emphasis on conceptual
understanding, mastery of
skills and social-emotional
learning. Rather than learning
content determined solely by the
teacher, students uncover their
curiosity about local, national,
and global issues through six
transdisciplinary units.

Students engage in a blend of
structured and unstructured
“passion learning” to ensure
they have mastered necessary
concepts and skills while
fostering a love of inquiry,
curiosity, and creativity. The
Grade 5 PYP Exhibition is
a culmination of students’
learning throughout their PYP
experience.

Middle Years Program

THE IB MIDDLE YEARS global significance, often in
the service of others. In the
P RO G R A M (M Y P) is a five- final year of the MYP, students
year program designed for complete the Personal Project,
students in Grades 6-10. The an independent year-long
rigorous MYP program fosters project of their choice.
creative, critical, and reflective
thinkers who are also action-
oriented and internationally-
minded leaders poised to work
on international challenges of
today and into the future.

A bridge between the IB
Primary Years Program and the
IB Diploma Program, the MYP
curriculum is concept- driven
and emphasizes breadth of
learning to engage students
in much of what the world has
to offer. Similar to the PYP
and DP, the MYP is inquiry-
driven (with students driving
this inquiry) and encourages
students to think, reflect, and
take action on problems of



Diploma Program

THE CULMINATING

AC H I E V E M E N T of students
graduating from LJA, the IB
Diploma Program (DP) represents
more than a rigorous academic
program – it is the pathway
to students becoming lifelong
learners and caring, well-rounded
human beings who make a
difference in the world. Building
on the attitudes, concepts,
knowledge, skills, and action
developed in the Primary Years
and Middle Years Programs, the
Diploma Program provides juniors
and seniors with a depth and
breadth of courses that develop
college level abilities.

Students select six IB Diploma
courses in addition to
participating in the IB Diploma
Core. Through the IB Diploma
core, students reflect on the
nature of knowledge, complete
independent research, and
undertake a project that
often involves community
service. The core consists of
three components: Theory of
Knowledge; Creativity, Activity,
and Service; and the Extended
Essay.

Athletics

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
are an integral part of our education
program. We believe that broadening
experience creates harmony between
team, sound, soul, and heart. Our
program balances competitive
athletics and maximum achievement
with values such as sportsmanship,
health, and academic achievement.
Nearly 80% of high school students
participate in athletics.

LJA is a member of the
Interscholastic League of Honolulu
(ILH) and the Hawaii High School
Athletics Association (HHSAA).

LJA sponsors 57 intermediate,
junior varsity, and varsity teams
representing 10 different ILH sports.
Students can also participate in
PAC-5 or combined school teams.
Students in Grades 4-6 can
participate in Christian Schools
Athletic League (CSAL) volleyball and
basketball.

57 5 state 38 ILH
sports teams championships championships

FALL SPORTS Mixed Canoe
Boys Water Polo Paddling
Intermediate, Varsity I
Varsity II Boys Tennis
Girls Volleyball Intermediate
Intermediate, Girls Tennis
Varsity II and Varsity I Intermediate

Girls and Boys Cross Girls Soccer
Country Intermediate
Intermediate, Junior and Varsity II
Varsity and Varsity I Boys Soccer
Girls and Boys Intermediate
Kayaking and Varsity II
Junior Varsity CSAL Girls Volleyball
and Varsity I CSAL Boys Volleyball
PAC-5 Football
Intermediate SPRING SPORTS
CSAL Boys Boys Volleyball
Basketball Intermediate
Bowling and Varsity II
Junior Varsity, Varsity Girls Water Polo
Intermediate
WINTER SPORTS and Varsity II

Boys Basketball Boys Golf
Intermediate II Intermediate
and Varsity II and Varsity I

Girls Basketball Girls Golf
Intermediate II and Intermediate
Varsity II and Varsity I

Boys Swimming Boys Tennis
Intermediate, Junior Varsity II
Varsity and Varsity I Girls Tennis
Girls Swimming Varsity II
Intermediate, Junior Co-Ed Sailing
Varsity, Varsity I Varsity I
Boys Canoe Paddling Boys & Girls Track
Junior Varsity I, & Field
Varsity I Intermediate, Varsity
Girls Canoe Paddling PAC-5 Baseball
Junior Varsity I
and Varsity I CSAL Girls Basketball

Language Kailey Suezaki ’19

LEARNING ANOTHER Arts
L A N G UAG E not only opens your
eyes to an entire new culture, FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN
but it also reveals new insights T O G R A D E 1 2 , students enjoy
about you and your own culture. broad exposure to visual and
Students study a foreign language performing arts as an integral part
as follows: of an expanding curriculum.

PK to JK: The IB uses the arts to inspire
French a wide array of creativity. PK to
Grade 5 students receive visual
K to Grade 1: arts and music instruction.
Choice of French or Mandarin Middle and High School offerings
also include Visual Arts, Chorus,
Grade 2 to Grade 12: Band, as well as the popular
Choice of French, Mandarin, Theatre Program, a creative portal
Japanese, or Spanish grounded in devised theatre and
playwriting.



Student Life

WE BELIEVE THAT SCHOOL IS
M U C H M O R E than just a place of
study - it’s also a community where
students will develop self-image and
self-esteem, set goals, and cultivate
talents.

Because student interest drives clubs
and activities, extracurricular life
at LJA is as rich and diverse as our
student body. Whether you want to
explore a talent, serve the community,
bolster your academic profile, or just
meet new friends, there is something
for everyone and everyone has
something to offer.

We offer more than 40 different
opportunities beyond the classroom
that allow students to explore
specific interests and give back
to the community. From student
ambassadors to outdoor exploring
with the Wild Kids Hawaii, there is an
extracurricular activity that appeals
to everyone. And, new clubs can be
created to meet student interests.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
At LJA, the fun and learning doesn’t
stop at the end of the academic
school day. We offer more than 25
engaging and diverse after-school
activities from robotics and Tahitian
dance to tennis and rock climbing!

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS (2006 -2019)

Alaska Pacific University Colorado School of Mines Humboldt State University Pacific University
American University Colorado State University Indiana University Pennsylvania State University
Appalachian State University Columbia College International Christian Pennsylvania State University,
Arizona State University Columbia College, Chicago
Art Institute of California, Concordia University, Irvine University, Japan Harrisburg
Concordia University, Ithaca College Pepperdine University
Orange County John Brown University Pfeiffer University
Auburn University Portland Johns Hopkins University Pitzer College
Ave Maria University Concordia University, Kalamazoo College Point Loma Nazarene
Azusa Pacific University Kapiolani Community College
Babson College Montreal, Canada Kenyon College University
Barnard College Connecticut College Keystone College Pomona College
Baruch College, CUNY Cornell University Lawrence University Portland State University
Baylor University Cornerstone University Leeward Community College Pratt Institute
Belmont University Creighton University Lehigh University Providence College
Beloit College Culinary Institute of America Lewis & Clark College Presbyterian College
Belvue Community College Cuyahoga Community College Liberty University Purdue University
Berklee College of Music Dartmouth College Linfield College Randolph College
Binghamton University, SUNY Denison University Loyola Marymount University Reed College
Boston College DePaul University Loyola University Chicago Regis University
Boston University Dominican University of Lynchburg College Rensselaer Polytechnic
Bradley University Maine Maritime Academy
Brandeis University California Manhattan College Institute
Brigham Young University, Drexel University Manhattanville College Rhode Island School of Design
East Carolina University Marietta College Ritsumeikan University, Japan
Hawaii Eastern Michigan University Marist College Roanoke College
Brigham Young University, Edinburgh College Marquette University Rose-Hulman Institute of
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Maryland Institute College
Idaho Technology
Brigham Young University, University of Art Royal Military College of
Emerson College Marymount College
Provo Emory University McDaniel College Canada
Brooklyn College (CUNY) Emory and Henry College McGill University, Canada Saint Louis University
Brown University Evergreen State College Menlo College Saint Martin’s University
Bryn Mawr College Feather River College Mercyhurst University Saint Mary’s College of
California Lutheran University Florida Institute of Technology Michigan State University
California Maritime Academy Florida State University Mira Costa College California
California Polytechnic Fordham University Muhlenberg College Saint Mary’s University of
Forerunner School of Ministry Multnomah University
Institute, San Luis Obispo Franciscan University of New Hampshire Institute Minnesota
California State University, San Diego Mesa College
Steubenville of Art San Diego State University
Channel Islands George Fox University New Mexico Institute of San Francisco State University
California State University, Georgetown University Santa Barbara City College
George Mason University Mining and Technology Santa Clara University
Chico George Mason University, New York University Santa Monica College
California State University, New York University, Savannah College of Art and
Korea
Long Beach George Washington University Shanghai, China Design
California State University, Georgia Southern University Montana State University Schreiner University
Gonzaga University Notre Dame College Scripps College
Los Angeles Goucher College Northeastern University Seattle Pacific University
California State University, Grand Canyon University Northern Arizona University Seattle University
Green Mountain College Northwestern Preparatory Sewanee: The University of
Monterey Bay Gustavus Adolphus College
California State University, Hamilton College School the South
Hampshire College Northwestern University Smith College
Sacramento Hanover College Norwich University Soka University of America
Carleton College Harvey Mudd College Occidental College Southern Oregon University
Central Michigan University Hollins University Old Dominion University Southern Utah University
Central Washington University Hood College Oregon Institute of Technology Sophia University, Japan
Chaminade University Huntingdon College Oregon State University Stanford University
Champlain College Honolulu Community College Otis College of Art and Design St. Lawrence University
Chapman University Hawaii Pacific University Pacific Lutheran University St. Mary’s University,
Clemson University
Colgate University Twickenham, England
College of Saint Rose Stevenson University
College of the Canyons Stony Brook University
Colorado College

Sul Ross University University of California, Davis University of Nebraska, University of Washington
Susquehanna University University of California, Irvine Omaha University of West Alabama
Syracuse University University of California, University of Wyoming
Temple University University of Nevada, Ursuline College
Texas A&M University Los Angeles Las Vegas Valparaiso University
Texas Christian University University of California, Vanderbilt University
Texas Tech University Merced University of University of Nevada, Reno Vassar College
The College of Saint Rose University of New Haven Villanova University
The New School California, San Diego University of North Carolina, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
The Ohio State University University of California, Virginia Wesleyan College
Troy University Charlotte Wagner College
Tufts University Santa Barbara University of Northern Waseda University, Japan
United States Air Force University of California, Washington and Jefferson
Colorado
Academy Santa Cruz University of North Dakota College
United States Coast Guard University of Chicago University of North Texas Washington and Lee
University of Colorado, University of Oregon
Academy University of Otago, University
United States Merchant Boulder Washington State University
University of Colorado, New Zealand Wesleyan University
Marine Academy University of Pennsylvania Western Carolina University
United States Military Colorado Springs University of Portland Western Washington
University of Connecticut University of Puget Sound
Academy, West Point University of Findlay University of Redlands University
United States Naval Academy University of Florida University of San Diego Westminster College
Université Paris-Sorbonne, University of Georgia University of San Francisco Westmont College
University of Hawaii at Manoa University of South Alabama West Virginia University
France University of Hawaii at Hilo University of Southern Whitman College
Universal Technical Institute University of Hawaii, West Whittier College
University of Alabama California Willamette University
University of Alabama at Oahu University of St. Thomas William and Mary
University of Idaho University of Texas, Williams College
Birmingham University of La Verne Windward Community College
University of Alberta, Canada University of Maryland San Antonio Yale University
University of Arizona University of Massachusetts University of Texas, Tyler
University of Auckland, New University of the Pacific
at Amherst University of Tennessee,
Zealand University of Montana
University of British Columbia University of Melbourne, Knoxville
University of California, University of Toronto, Canada
Australia University of Vermont
Berkeley University of Miami University of Victoria, Canada
University of Michigan-Flint

A place where you belong.

Main campus (K-12)
917 Kalaniana‘ole Highway

Kailua, HI 96734
Ph: 808.261.0707
Junior School campus (PK-JK)
1004 Kailua Road

Kailua, HI 96734
www.lejardinacademy.org