ABOUT WJNS
Founded in 1967, Waolani Judd Nazarene School is a prestigious Christian school nestled in the Nu'uanu Valley of 'Oahu, Hawai'i. As a thriving ministry of Honolulu First Church of the Nazarene boasting a total of 200 students from pre-school through eighth grade, we pride ourselves in maintaining a community where faith and learning reflect the character of Christ.
Mission: Where faith and learning reflect the character of Christ.
Founding Year: 1967
Grade Levels: Preschool (3 years old) through Eighth Grade
*Preschool 2's program starting in August 2023!*
Member of:
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Association of Christian Schools International
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Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools
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National Business Officers Association
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accreditation:
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Hawai'i Association of Independent Schools
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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Accreditation Commission for Schools
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Awards:
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2023: Best of Honolulu Elementary School Award, Honolulu Award Program
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2022: Best of Honolulu Elementary School Award, Honolulu Award Program
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2021: Best of Honolulu Elementary School Award, Honolulu Award Program
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2018: Best of Honolulu Elementary School Award, Honolulu Award Program
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2017: Best of Honolulu Elementary School Award, Honolulu Award Program
ACADEMICS
Preschool:
10:1 student-teacher ratio (2's) *program opening August 2023
12:1 student-teacher ratio (3's)
16:1 student-teacher ratio (4's)
Abeka Curriculum and ACSI Curriculum
Academic Skills · Art · Chapel · Fine Motor Skills
Gross Motor skills · Music · Physical Education
Elementary School - Middle School:
15:1 Average student-teacher ratio (K1-8th)
Abeka Curriculum and ACSI Curriculum
Art · Bible · Chapel · Hawaiian Studies · Health · Language Arts Music · Physical Education · Science · Social Studies
CSAL ATHLETICS
(4th-6th Grade)
Boys' Basketball: September 6 - 27, 2022
Undefeated SY 2022-2023 Season
Girls' Volleyball: November 1 - December 2, 2022
Girls' Basketball: Spring 2023 (dates TBD)
Boys' Volleyball: Spring 2023 (dates TBD)
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Optional after school care program is offered*, with snack provided in the afternoon.
Enrollment Cost: $1,300.00 (K1-5th) or $650.00 (6th-8th)
Drop-In Fee: $15.00 per day
After-School Care:
2:30PM-2:45PM - In Chapel (normal pick-up hours)
2:45PM-5:30PM - Homework Time (and play time if homework is completed)
*Optional for K1-8th grade students only. After School Care for preschool students is included in tuition cost.