ABOUT WJNS
Founded in 1967, Waolani Judd Nazarene School (WJNS) 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, WJNS educates students from preschool age 2 through eighth grade and 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:
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Preschool (2, 3 and 4 year old classes)
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Elementary (K-5th grade)
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Middle School (6th-8th grade)
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:
12:1 student-teacher ratio (2's)
12:1 student-teacher ratio (3's)
14:1 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 (K-8th)
Abeka Curriculum and ACSI Curriculum
Art · Mathematics · Bible · Hawaiian Studies · Health Language Arts · Physical Education · Chapel · Science
Electives · Social Studies · STEM
CSAL ATHLETICS
(4th-6th Grade)
Boys' Basketball: September - October
Girls' Volleyball: November - December
Boys' Volleyball: January - February
Girls' Basketball: April - May
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Optional after school care program is offered*, with snack provided in the afternoon.
Enrollment Cost: $1,500.00 (K-5th) or $750.00 (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 K-8th grade students only. After School Care for preschool students is included in tuition cost.