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History

Father Michael Henry first opened St. Anthony School in 1952, and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet have been providing parish students with a solid educational foundation ever since. The oldest private school in Kailua, St. Anthony's has nurtured more than 13,000 pre-kindergarten children and students in kindergarten through eighth grade with its energized classroom environment.

The parish school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and certified by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). St. Anthony students excel in both academic and personal development and graduates are well-received at all major Oahu private secondary schools, including Catholic and non-Catholic high schools.

Teachers, administration, support staff, parish and parents all contribute to the school's success, collectively forming an educational foundation that supports students' spiritual, moral, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth.

St. Anthony School provides a Christian environment in which students are encouraged to become responsible citizens of our nation and world, conscious of their personal obligations to themselves and to others - enabling them to make correct choices and become contributing members of the larger world community.

Students learn respect for God, parents, teachers and each other. Likewise, teachers treat students as an individual, nurturing confidence and self-esteem.

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Mission

We, the community of St. Anthony School, Kailua, are committed to nurturing, enriching, and celebrating our students' spiritual, academic, moral, emotional, and social development. With parents as primary educators, and teachers as facilitators, students will receive a sound Catholic education and flourish as responsible members of society.

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Philosophy

St. Anthony School views itself as a small, but integral part of the larger faith community. We hold a firm belief in God, Christ and the Church, the value of the human person and commitment to a mission of service. St. Anthony School recognizes, affirms, and supports the premise that parents are the primary educators of their children. We seek to develop the values that parents have already begun to instill.

St. Anthony School provides a sound Catholic education working toward the spiritual, intellectual, moral, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical growth of each child. It is also the hope of the parents and school personnel that St. Anthony School students will continue their growth in becoming true Christians and loyal citizens of our nation and world, conscious of their personal obligations toward themselves and others. We believe strongly that parents and school personnel form a partnership so that these goals may be met.

St. Anthony School endeavors to accept each child as he/she is, and to provide opportunities for growth that will promote further development in all areas. While the integrity and respect for each child is valued, the student needs to learn that the good of the whole group or class is important. Therefore, St. Anthony School holds that each student has the right to learn and that each teacher has the right to teach. We invite our school's parents and friends in the community to work with us in mutual support of our mission to teach as Jesus did.

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Student Learning Expectations

St. Anthony School students are:

A: Active Catholics or Persons of Faith who

A1. Actively participate in Liturgy

A2. Foster a personal relationship with God through worship and prayer

A3. Know and respect the Church’s teaching and practices of stewardship of all creation

A4. Contribute their unique individual gifts in service to God, family, neighbor and global community

B: Life Long Learners who

B1. Develop a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning

B2. Develop a love of reading and writing for pleasure as well as learning

B3. Communicate effectively, think critically, and solve problems independently

B4. Develop effective organization and study skills

B5. Express meaningful thoughts and opinions

B6. Work cooperatively with others and respect divergent points of view

B7. Integrate current technology and research methods in the learning process

B8. Demonstrate spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and emotional well-being

C: Responsible Citizens who

C1. Are moral citizens who foster the gospels of justice, peace, compassion, tolerance and diversity

C2. Develop leadership and sportsmanship skills

C3. Develop pride and confidence in accomplishing educational and personal goals

C4. Respect the dignity of self and others

C5. Demonstrate good physical health, including proper diet and good hygiene

C6. Are cognizant of world events and their effects on life

D: Community Members who

D1. Are self-disciplined and take responsibility for their actions

D2. Appreciate and respect multicultural diversity

D3. Express an appreciation for the Arts-Visual, Performing and Literature

D4. Contribute time and energy to improve surroundings

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Accreditation

St. Anthony Catholic School is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA). WCEA accredits Catholic elementary and secondary schools in nine western states (26 (arch) dioceses) and the US Territory of Guam. WCEA co-accredits and is in partnership with three Regional agencies (WASC, NAAS, NCA CASI) and two private agencies (CAIS and HAIS). WCEA began in 1957 in San Francisco and has a long and successful history of assisting school improvement through the accreditation process.

St. Anthony School is also accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a 501(c)(3) organization, is recognized as one of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. You can visit their site for more information.

St. Anthony School is accredited by WCEA/WASC through June 30, 2017.

St. Anthony School is a member of Hawaii Catholic Schools.