EXCELLENCE Come See the SCHOLASTIC Difference! TOURS Campus tours, sitting in on classes, observing activities or athletics, and meetings OUR MISSION with administrators and faculty are arranged Founded in 1962, DAMIEN through the Admissions Office. Damien Memorial School guides Admissions Office MEMORIAL School is a fully young men and women from all 1401 Houghtailing Street accredited private Catholic school Open houses are scheduled for 6-8 p.m. walks of life to become responsible, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 for grades 6 – 12. Ranked among November 8, 2017 and January 17, 2018. respectful, and community-minded the top educational institutions citizens who are prepared to excel (808) 440-9527 in the State of Hawaii, Damien Damien Memorial School is a Catholic in higher education and are ready FAX: (808) 847-1401 provides excellent opportunities for the challenges in their future. middle and high school founded in the www.damien.edu for intellectual and personal As a community of faith missioned tradition of the Congregation of Christian Brothers and remains part of a national growth. The school is named by the Roman Catholic Church, we Accredited by the network of 17 schools. Damien is a richly after St. Damien de Veuster, espouse the message of the Gospel Western Association diverse community that does not the Apostle of Molokai and of Jesus Christ as exemplified in the of Schools & Colleges, discriminate against any applicant for world-famous humanitarian. Essential Elements of an Edmund the National Catholic admission or financial aid on basis of religion, Rice Christian Brothers Education Educational Association, race, gender, color, or national or ethnic and through the selfless service of and the Hawaii Association origin. Damien students are afforded equal Saint Damien of Molokai. of Independent Schools access to school programs and activities without regard to religion, race, gender, color, national, or ethnic origin. 9818_Brochure.FINAL.indd 1 9/14/17 1:31 PM CHARACTER COMMUNITY ADMISSIONS ethnic makeup of Hawaii. More than CAMPUS CURRICULUM ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 2017-2018 MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM While students enter Damien on a 98% of Damien graduates pursue Damien’s beautifully landscaped and Academic programs at Damien are competitive basis, our admissions higher education at colleges and well-maintained eight-acre campus is college preparatory. Students are placed Honors Academic College Academic Electives Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 committee uses a “holistic approach,” universities nationwide. Damien’s centrally located on Houghtailing Street into courses of study consistent with Curriculum (HAC) Curriculum (CAC) Religion 6 Religion 7 Religion 8 emphasizing the whole person, not just graduating class of 2017 earned over near the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. their ability and potential. An Honors Advanced PE Social Studies Geography Intro. to US History select criteria and numbers. Students $6.5 million in scholarships to attend Public transportation to Damien from all Program is available for the academically 9th Grade 9th Grade Algebra 3/Trigonometry Science 6 Science 7 Science 8 can apply online at www.damien.edu 100 colleges and universities in 28 parts of Oahu is readily available via the gifted. Advanced Placement courses Religion 9 Religion 9 AP Biology General Math Pre-Algebra Algebra in only a few minutes. In addition to the states. city bus. Private bus companies also offer are also available for qualified students English 1 Honors English 1 AP Calculus English 6 English 7 English 8 application, our review includes teacher transportation services from Leeward wanting to earn college credit while still Biology Honors Biology AP Chemistry Beginning Band Development/Band Development/Band recommendations, personal interviews, PHILOSOPHY Oahu. Damien’s physical plant is a in high school. Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 1 AP English Language Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education prior scholastic records and all Damien develops the whole person modern, well-designed campus featuring World History Honors World History AP English Literature current standardized testing scores – ethically, morally and spiritually - in air conditioned classrooms and science Our students are offered a challenging Physical Education Physical Education AP Physics FRESHMAN CURRICULUM including SSAT, Terra Nova and a keeping with our school motto: “Viriliter labs, computer labs, media center, curriculum in a nurturing environment, World Language I Elective AP Statistics national standardized test that Damien Age” – “Act Courageously.” Damien learning commons, 1,000-seat with faculty trained to recognize diverse Anatomy & Physiology Freshman students are placed in an appropriate academic level based on offers to all applicants and administers honors its Catholic identity and tradition gymnasium, the newly completed learning needs. Students in grades 6 to 10th Grade 10th Grade Art 1/2/3 previous school grades, entrance exam scores and teacher recommendations. 4 times a year. The school evaluates all by embracing the spiritual life of each Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Center, 10 take courses in English, mathematics, Religion 10 Religion 10 Band Damien’s two academic programs are shown below: current standardized tests to determine student. Students take part in service football/soccer practice field, outdoor history, science, religion, world language English 2 Honors English 2 Computer Technology admission, academic placement in AP/ projects, prayer services and retreats track, batting cages, chapel, counseling and personal development. Juniors and Chemistry Honors Chemistry 1/2/3 HAC (Honors Academic Curriculum) CAC (College Academic Curriculum) honors and college prep courses and scheduled throughout the year. Damien center, band practice rooms, seniors take a core of required courses Geometry Honors Geometry Conflict & Diplomacy Religion Religion eligibility for academic scholarships. encourages students to participate aquaculture/hydroponics lab and plus electives based on interest and Hawaiian History Honors Hawaiian History Creative Writing English Honors English For incoming students in grades 6 to 9, in service programs that heighten full-service cafeteria. personal aptitude. Twenty-six credits are Speech/Health Speech/Health Cross-Fit Algebra Honors Algebra Damien hosts a summer orientation and awareness of one’s responsibility to the required for graduation from the High World Language II World Language I Digital Photography 1/2 World History Honors World History transition session emphasizing study community and moral obligation to help CLUBS AND ATHLETICS School. Earth Science Biology Honors Biology skills, collaborative learning, physical those in need. Students and encouraged to participate 11th Grade 11th Grade Forensic Science Physical Education Physical Education education and core concepts in English, in school and community activities. Elective classes include: computer Religion 11 Religion 11 French World Language 1 Elective math, religious studies. FACULT Y Damien offers a wide variety of co- technology, art, newswriting, anatomy English 3 Honors English 3 Japanese Damien’s highly qualified faculty curricular and extra-curricular activities & physiology, digital photography, Physics Honors Physics JROTC (Army) FRESHMAN ELECTIVES TUITION provides Catholic and non-Catholic including: student government, speech introduction to engineering, robotics, Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 Lifetime Fitness Art 1A & 1B, Beginning Band, Computer Tech 1 & 2, Creative Writing, Damien tuition ranges from $10,225 students with a rigorous educational and debate, campus ministry, JROTC psychology, aquaculture and US History Honors US History Newswriting World Language (Honors), Junior Reserve Officers Training Core (JROTC), for middle school to $13,625 for high experience that prepares them to attend program, band, media club, hula halau, hydroponics. World Language III World Language II Performing Arts 1/2 Newswriting school, plus fees. Exceeding any other the finest colleges and universities in intramural sports, special-interest clubs Elective Elective Physical Science school on-island, approximately 80% of America. Damien has more than 50 and events sponsored by other schools. Pre-Calculus GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 26 CREDITS our students receive financial aid, full-time teachers, a student-to-faculty Grade 12 Grade 12 Psychology academic scholarships or military, ratio of 12:1 and an optimal, average As a member of the Interscholastic Religion 12 Religion 12 Robotics 4.0 credits Religion 2.0 credits World Language Catholic, alumni and sibling discounts. class size of just 22 students. Damien League of Honolulu, Damien fields teams English 4 Honors English 4 Sociology 4.0 credits English 1.0 credits Physical Education Tuition assistance based on financial further offers full-time counselors for on various levels in football, basketball, Government Honors/ Government/ Spanish 4.0 credits Social Studies 0.5 credits Speech need is available for qualified families each grade who provide college baseball, volleyball, softball*, track and Consumer Economics Consumer Economics Street Law 3.0 credits Math 0.5 credits Health applying each year in February. counseling and promote academic field, cross country, soccer, tennis*, Electives 4 Credits Electives 4 Credits Student Government 3.0 credits Science 4.0 credits Electives development. Our nurturing bowling, judo, wrestling, cheerleading, Weight Training 120 Hours Community Service STUDENTS nvironment enables teachers to address canoe paddling, swimming* and golf. Yearbook For the 2017-18 school year, the individual learning needs of all our approximately 670 students are enrolled students by cultivating their academic, at Damien. Theses boys and girls come personal and spiritual growth. *v ia PAC-5 from all areas of Oahu and reflect the 9818_Brochure.FINAL.indd 2 9/14/17 1:31 PM.