Punahou School
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1601 Punahou St, Honolulu, HI 96822

Founded in 1841, Punahou School is a coeducational college preparatory day school located in Honolulu that serves over 3,500 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Its academic curriculum includes classes in English, science, social studies, mathematics and foreign languages. Additionally, the school offers classes in physical education, and visual and performing arts. Its art program includes classes in dance, music and theatrical performances. The athletics department offers a variety of sports activities, such as volleyball, cheerleading, wrestling, cross country, golf, gymnastics, tennis and softball. In addition, it offers basketball, swimming, water polo, soccer, and track and field. The library provides various resources that include magazines, newspapers, electronic reference books and Internet access. Punahou School is divided into the junior school for kindergarten through grade eight and an academy for grades nine through 12.

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punahoupuns

06/13/2012

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The application process is ver...

The application process is very stressful and arduous. While the school itself is a superb facility, it is very hard to get into, especially for Kindergarten. For Kindergarten, your child has to score 90-95 percentile in the individual assessment. Teacher recommendations have to be stellar. Your child has to show maturity, independence, perfect behavior, & interaction with other kids. Your child can't have a bad day for both assessment days. Admissions should be more upfront in what they want for Kindergarteners. I later learned that Punahou looks for a 90-95 percentile in: Verbal, Nonverbal (reasoning using nonverbal means), Spatial (visual perception), Memory (visual/auditory) and Quantitative (number concepts).

If you wish to read a more detailed account of my experiences in applying to Punahou, please read my blog at punahoupuns.blogspot.com. or punahouadmission.blogspot.com. It contains helpful information and tips for parents applying to Punahou School. Good Luck.