Type Private, College-prep Established 1969 Phone +1 808-681-3146 Colors White, Red | Denomination Baptist President Dr. Steven C. Wygle Mascot Warrior | |
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Motto "We are more than conquerors" Oversight Lanakila Baptist Schools Address 91-1219 Renton Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706, USA Accreditation Association of Christian Schools International | ||
Lanakila Baptist School, a ministry of Lanakila Baptist Church in Waipahu, Hawaii, is a college-preparatory private school located at 91-1219 Renton Road in 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii, 16 miles away from downtown Honolulu. It serves grades seven through twelve and has a current enrollment of about 70 students. The student population is ethnically diverse and includes Filipinos, Caucasians, part-Hawaiians, Japanese, Hispanics, Indo-Chinese, Chinese, Samoans, and African-Americans.
Contents
- History
- Campus
- Academics
- Graduation Requirements
- Wednesday Electives
- Publications
- Chapel
- Clubs Organizations
- Traditional Events
- Athletics
- Distinctions
- References
Lanakila Baptist High School, being a division of Lanakila Baptist Schools, is an educational ministry of and subservient to Lanakila Baptist Church of Waipahu.
History
In 1967, under the leadership of Rev. Robert K. Knutson, Lanakila Baptist Church assumed non-profit corporation status with a Board of Trustees. The church began its ministry by starting a preschool on the Waipahu campus in August 1969. This ministry was discontinued after one year in favor of beginning a K-12 academic ministry. From 1970-1975, Lanakila Baptist School was "grown" into a full Primary and Secondary school, graduating its first Senior class of four in June 1975. Since that time, Lanakila has graduated hundreds of students who have gone on to military service, colleges, technical schools, and a variety of other careers.
In order to accommodate continued growth of the Christian school, in the spring of 1979, Lanakila entered into a long-term lease agreement with Campbell Estate for property located at 91-1219 Renton Road in 'Ewa. This lease has subsequently changed lessor hands from Campbell Estate to the City and County of Honolulu, but remains in effect until July 2047. In the fall of 1979, the junior and senior high school division finally had its own campus and opened its doors in 'Ewa Beach.
The school belongs to the Association of Christian Schools International and is a Licensed Member of the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools. The current Board of Trustees is chaired by Arthur Yri.
Campus
The school is a historical site, housed in the offices of the old 'Ewa sugarcane plantation.
Academics
High school students have the choice of college preparatory and general education curricula. Most of the curriculum is provided by A Beka Book, with the exception of math, which is provided by Saxon math. The course schedule consists of six main periods for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; each being about 53 minutes long.
In 2015, the school began integrating technology by using G Suite, then called Google Apps for Education. In 2016, LBHS further integrating by technology by introducing ebooks as a better alternative to hardback books—with the exception of books that require writing, like English and foreign language books. The school also introduced Chromebooks to be a crucial part of the classroom—in note-taking, with ebooks, writing compositions, and to use G Suite.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 26 high school credits is required for Graduation. 1 credit is equivalent to one year or two semesters. Half-credits are given for Wednesday electives and semester courses.
Wednesday Electives
On Wednesday, the school offers two periods for electives and a study hall. Each elective is about 1 hour and 45 minutes long.
Publications
There are two publications from Lanakila Baptist High School provided by both the Journalism & Publications classes:
Chapel
On Wednesday mornings, time is taken out of the schedule for Chapel. Rev. Denham, the school principal, usually gives the sermon. Guest speakers have included various pastors, including the school president Dr. Wygle.
Clubs & Organizations
Traditional Events
Athletics
Lanakila Baptist School belongs to the Interscholastic League of Honolulu. The Warriors compete in Interscholastic League of Honolulu competition. These sports include:
Lanakila Baptist athletes also compete in the league's Pac-Five team. These sports include:
The school also has their own Cheerleading team, which participates in Basketball games.