Our Mission candidates will be observed in small groups Le Jardin is a nurturing and vigorous learning during February or March for appropriate developmental community. Our preparatory program strives to maturity. create curious, active learners who excel scholastically and have the opportunity to develop their personal skills and An admission committee will review all applicants and talents. letters of acceptance will be mailed in April. A waitlist of qualified students will be maintained when a class has Students are supported in learning to lead balanced, healthy been filled. lives, to appreciate the arts, and to value the diverse perspectives of other people and cultures. All children are accepted on a six-week provisional basis

Our goal is to develop knowledgeable, responsible and and must be toilet trained. caring young people of character who help to create a more peaceful and sustainable world through understanding, An application fee of $75.00 must accompany the stewardship and respect. application in order to receive full consideration.

International Baccalaureate World

Le Jardin Academy became authorized as an International Lower School (Grades K-5) Baccalaureate World School in 2010. It is the first school in Hawaii to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Age Requirements grades PK-Grade 5 and the Middle Years Programme applicants for 2011-2012 must have been (MYP) in grades 6-10. Final authorization for the Diploma born between the following dates: Programme (DP) in grades 11-12 is projected for this fall. Boys 7/1/05 through 6/30/06 IB is a group of three programs designed to Girls 9/1/05 through 8/31/06 prepare students to become part of a global society. Students applying for Kindergarten through Grade 5 are Le Jardin is accredited by the Western Association of evaluated on information gathered from an interview and and has a student body of 800 in session, admission test, teacher recommendations and grades Pre-K through Grade 12. The school is currently academic reports of the current and past year. divided into four sections: the Junior School (Pre-K & Junior K), Lower School (Grades K-5),  Local applicants are expected to attend a testing (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). and group observation session at Le Jardin in

Application Process February or March. Admission to Le Jardin is competitive. New students are  An admission committee will review all accepted at all grade levels. Applications must be received applicants and letters of acceptance will be mailed by December 15th to be considered for the first round of in May according is HAIS guidelines. A waitlist admission. Applications received after this date will be of qualified students will be established when a considered on a space available basis. The school sends a class has been filled. letter of acknowledgement for applications received.  All students are accepted on a provisional basis Primary Years Programme for the first semester and may be required to (Pre-Kindergarten-Junior Kindergarten) attend summer school prior to their first year at Le Age Requirements Jardin. Junior School applicants for 2011-2012 must have been  Out of town applicants can arrange to take the born within the following dates: admission test at their current school and forward Pre-Kindergarten the results to Le Jardin. Boys 7/1/07 through 6/30/08 Girls 9/1/07 through 8/31/08 Junior Kindergarten

Boys 7/1/06 through 6/30/07 Girls 9/1/06 through 8/31/07

917 Kalanianaole Highway Kailua HI 96734 Phone (808) 261-0707 Fax (808) 262-9339 www.lejardinacademy.org

Middle School / High School Extended Day Students applying for Grades 6-12 are evaluated on The Extended Day program serves the needs of our information gathered from an interview, interactive parents and their children until 6:00 pm daily. The session, Admission Test (SSAT), program allows time for indoor and outdoor play, teacher recommendations, and academic reports for the homework, snack, and special activities such as current and past year. Leadership skills and special talents swimming, computer lab and board games. Packages are are also taken into consideration. available on a monthly basis, for 3 or 5 days per week.  Applicants are required to take the Secondary Programs are also available for holiday breaks and teacher School Admission Test (SSAT) on October 16, workdays at an additional charge. Call our Extended day November 13, December 11, 2010 or January 8, office at ext 1920 for specific prices. 2011. You can register via the internet or by mail. Financial Aid / Scholarships Forms are available from the admissions office or the internet at www.ssat.org. Our school code is Financial aid grants are funded by gifts from individuals, 4576. corporations, foundations and a portion of the annual  Local applicants are expected to attend an budget. Financial aid can pay up to 50% of the current interactive session and interview in February or tuition depending upon a family’s need.

March. There are several scholarship opportunities available to  Teacher references and grades to date for the applicants in addition to financial aid. See our financial current year as well as prior year final report card aid / scholarship brochure for specific details on the must be received prior to the interview session. following programs:  An admission committee will review all applicants and letters of acceptance will be mailed 1. Windward Merit Scholarship For students entering in April. A waitlist of qualified students will be grade 9 and based totally on merit. The scholarship is 4 established when a class has been filled. years in duration and covers 50% of tuition.  All students are accepted on a provisional basis and will be evaluated at the conclusion of the first 2. Community Outreach Scholarship For students semester / trimester. entering grade 6 who are part of the Windward  Attendance in summer school is highly community. It is based both on academic merit and recommended and may be required. financial need. This scholarship is 7 years in duration and covers tuition, textbooks and laptop computer lease. Admission Policy Le Jardin does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc. religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, or Scholarships For students in first grade and above from disability in administration of its educational or admission low income families, based on financial need and policies, financial aid programs and employment academic merit. This endowment can pay up to 90% of a practices. qualified student’s tuition.

Preference is given (but not guaranteed) to applicants who are children of faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as children who have siblings attending Le Jardin.

Tuition – 2010/2011 (August 2010 through May 2011).

Pre-kindergarten (age 3) (AM only) $9450 Junior kindergarten-Grade 8 $14800 *Grades 9 -12 $14800 *Laptop lease ($750) and books are an additional charge.

Annual, semi-annual and monthly payment plans are available upon request. Our Board of Directors will establish tuition rates for 2011/2012 in March of 2011.

917 Kalanianaole Highway Kailua HI 96734 Phone (808) 261-0707 Fax (808) 262-9339 www.lejardinacademy.org