Hawaiian Culture Culture based education will occur in various ways including:

• understanding the pahu~the metaphoric representation of Kapālama Middle School’s vision “nurturing student voices”
• learning various protocols such as Wehena, Panina, Oli, and Pule
• experiencing hands-on activities at culturally rich locations like Keanakamanō and Helumoa
• hearing moʻolelo of and connecting personally to the people whom our buildings are named after (Naeʻole, Kahaʻōpulani, Keawe, Kaʻōleiokū, Kalama, Keliʻimaikaʻi, Kaiona)
• appreciating the uniqueness of the 8 pūʻulu and the characteristics and values associated with them

Future Learning Ka Ulu Aloha fosters future learning skills through:

• Collaborating in an open learning environment
• Encouraging an iterative approach to problem solving
• Integrating 1:1 laptops as a learning tool while gaining foundational technology skills

Community Building Ka Ulu Aloha fosters community building by:

• Familiarizing students with the campus, faculty, and staff
• Embodying the Middle School Philosophy including teaming and forming strong relationships
• Creating a shared Ka Ulu Aloha experience between students, faculty, and parents through social media and exposure to Wehena and Panina.