E Ola! Endorsements provide haumāna with an intentional structure for students to pursue their interests or passions. It advances haumāna through their E Ola! journey by providing personalized opportunities of exploration and experiences grounded in Hawaiian culture-based education and giving them a competitive advantage for life after KS. E Ola! Endorsements are optional and not required for graduation.
E Ola! Endorsements:
- Are unique to Kamehameha (grounded in E Ola!)
- Supports interdisciplinary collaboration
- Recognizes and celebrates student’s time and mastery/level of focused skills
FRAMEWORK
E Ola! Endorsements framework is based on four stages of development:
- Foundation – Building a strong foundation upon a student’s passions and strengths. This is the phase where students gain basic knowledge and begin their skill building.
- Focus – Honing in and deepening skills by increasing student engagement and having broader experiences.
- Hōʻike – Ma ka hana ka ʻike, through doing one learns. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they are better able to connect theories and knowledge learned in the classroom. Students may select their own hands-on experiences.
- Holomua – This stage takes place after haumāna have completed their time at KS and begin to share their ‘ike with others through real-world experiences.
HOLOMUA
- Real-world application
- Teaching
- Mastering skills in college or occupation
- Leading
HŌʻIKE
- Application of skills
- Reflection
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Articulation of experiences
FOCUS
- Deepening of skills
- Increased student engagement
- Kumu-led
- Broader experiences
FOUNDATION
- Building a kahua
- Learning of skills
- Kumu-led
- Non-linear