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Hilo Community School (HCSA) is one of eleven community schools for adults in the state of Hawaii.  Seven schools are located on Oahu, one each on Maui and Kauai, and two on the Big Island (Hilo, Kona).  HCSA is part of the Department of Education, State of Hawaii.  The administrative staff is located at DOE Annex, Room C-3.  Satellite sites are located throughout East Hawaii (Honokaa to Naalehu).

HCSA programs are open to any person, 18 years or older, without discrimination as to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap on a first-come, first served basis.  Generally academic prerequisites are not necessary for admission.

The academic year is divided into four terms: FALL (September-December), WINTER (January-March), SPRING (April-May), SUMMER (June-July).  Most academic courses are conducted twice a week, 2-3 hours per class for a total of 30-60 hours.  General interest courses usually total 10-12 hours.  Courses are scheduled according to the nature, priority, and availability of funds.  Evening classes meet between 5:30-9:00PM.  Day classes are scheduled between 8:00AM - 3:00PM.

HCSA offers both tuition and tuition free courses.  Charges may also apply for books, lab fees and supplies.  All costs are paid one week before the start of class.  No refunds are made after the second class session begins.
 
 

VISION Lifelong learning opportunities are available to me anytime, anyplace, anywhere.  I know about and can choose from the programs offered that meet my needs or wants.  I actively participate in lifelong learning experiences because I want to.  I can achieve these through community schools.  Community schools are constantly cooperating, communicating, collaborating, and coordinating with individuals and organizations to help me and other community members engage in lifelong learning activities thereby helping my communty grow.

 

PHILOSOPHY HCSA regards all individuals as worthwhile human beings with the potential for significant contribution to society.  Furthermore, HCSA believes in the importance of lifelong learning for all adults based in the rapidly changing world of today, adults need to be growing, adaptable, and creative individuals in order to be useful, contributing members of society.

 

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of community schools is to provide lifelong learning opportunities that meet the needs and wants of the individual and the community.

 

GOALS The goal community schools are to: continually assess the needs and wants of the community; have the best educational programs available; have active involvement and participation contributing to the growth of the whole         individual and of the community.

 

OBJECTIVES Adult Basic Education    To provide opportunities for adults to master the basic skills of speaking, reading,     writing, computing, and thinking for functional use. Naturalization    To assist immigrants in acquiring basic knowledge of the history, rights, and    responsibilities of American citizens in order to qualify for citizenship. Adult High School / Secondary Education    To provide opportunities for adults to earn the high school diploma. Homemaking & Parent Education    To help adult homemakers increase their knowledge and improve their skills in    child care, first aid, food preparation, clothing, shelter, care, and consumer    education. Cultural-Recreational    To provide adults with opportunities to develop skills in and/or appreciation    for the arts, music, drama, and dance and to learn to perform in these areas. Community Education    To provide for the holistic development of adults as important and contributing    members of the community.

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