College Prep Boarding in Paradise

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College Prep Boarding in Paradise
College Prep Boarding

There are hardly any places on earth as idyllic as Maui, the second largest island of the Hawaiian archipelago. With the stunning backdrop of volvanic mountainsmountains and sea, luxurious rainforests, sandy beaches, and ocean reefs, Maui Preparatory Academy provides its students with an incredibly rich and rewarding location for college preparation and life beyond college.

At Maui Prep, students are able to:
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ï Look at the umiverse from atop the 3,000-meter dormant volcano Haleakala
ï Investigate the ecosystems of coral reefs in Honolua Bay
ï Examine the impact of tourism on local cultures
ï Observe the social structure and interactions of humpback whales
ï Deduce and express a cultureís values through literature, and the visual and performing arts
ï Find new ways of capturing energy from the sun, wind, and water in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels

The Maui Prep college preparatory education empowers students to leverage Mauiís local and ecological resources to pursue their academic passions.

As a result of our commitment to proven methods in preparing students to prepare for the challenges of the 21st century, Maui Prep was recognized as one of Hawaiiís most successful Schools of the Future, generating substantial educational grants from the Hawaii Community Foundation for five years in a row totaling in excess of $250,000.

Maui Prepís small class sizes enable significant individualized focus for each student in a nurturing and supportive environment. Maui Prepís teachers are masters of their disciplines (over 75% with advanced degrees), but not afraid to innovate or use creative approaches to engage students in their studies and motivate them to excel. They are passionate about teaching and search for opportunities to expand their own expertise and experience. They set the bar high for their students, teaching the essential competencies to be successful academically, but are also sensitive to different learning styles inherent in their students. Most importantly, they have that special skill for connecting with teenagers.

Maui prep offers a complete array of College Board Advanced Placement (AP) classes in the subject areas of English, History, Mathematics and the Sciences. Maui Prep students have been recognized for their achievements in a number of local and state competitions including in mathematics, science, technology, and the arts.