Kalihi Waena Elementary School implemented a “Walking School Bus” program to improve attendance by offering students a safe route to school. Fourth graders also took part in a voyaging initiative where they learned canoe steering and knot-tying skills. Both programs support student engagement through hands-on, community-centered learning.

Q1. How does Kalihi Waena help students learn about their roles in the classroom?

Ans. Students take turns doing things like being a messenger or a materials helper to learn how to be responsible and work together.

Q2: How does the school teach kids how to cope with frustration early on?

Ans. Teachers show students how to calm down by counting or taking short breaks, which helps them control their feelings.

Q3. What routines do students use to keep track of their work?

Ans. In classrooms, turn-in bins and visual reminders help students know when their work is done and turned in.

Q4. How does Kalihi Waena help students at school learn to tell which adults are trustworthy?

Ans. Students learn how to talk to staff members about their problems and who they can ask for help.

Q5: How does the school help with orderly dismissal?

Ans. Clear announcements and routines for checking the classroom make sure that students leave safely and smoothly every day.