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11311
Hilo Community School for Adults

450 Waianuenue Avenue, C-3
Hilo, HI 96720

Contact: Leonard Paik
Tel: (808) 974-4100
Fax: (808) 974-6170

WIA ELIGIBLE TRAINING PROVIDER: Yes
LONG-TERM PROGRAM(S): No
SHORT-TERM COURSE(S): Yes

EFFECTIVE PERIOD: Friday, August 01, 2008 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Note: WIA funds for training may be used only at eligible training providers for approved programs.



PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Performance Information data is not available for the current period.

01 INTRODUCTION AND DEADLINES

Type of School
Community school for adults

Deadlines for 2010-2011(Dates subject to change)
Admission to School
Fall
Preferred Date: 2 weeks following Labor Day (to register)
Final Deadline: 2 weeks after class starts
Spring
Preferred Date: Second to third week in January (to register)
Final Deadline: 2 weeks after class starts

Tuition (Subject to change)
Resident and nonresident
Adult Basic Education Program: Free
Adult Secondary Education/GED Preparation Program: Free
General Interest Courses: Varies
Naturalization Training: Free

Accreditation/Licensing/Approving Agency
Hawaii State Department of Education
Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Types of Degrees/Certificates/Diplomas
High school diploma

Accessibility to Buildings for Persons with Disabilities: Yes


02 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM

Total: 2,500


03 SCHOOL AND CLASS SCHEDULE

When Classes Offered: Mostly night with some day classes

Type and Length of Term: 4 terms per academic year

Summer Session: June-July

Winter Session: Yes
From January to March
When Classes Offered: Days, nights, and weekends

04 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE CREDIT PROGRAMS

Programs Offered
None

Alternative Credit Accepted
See PROGRAM 633 for information on GED


05 LIBRARY AVAILABILITY

Yes, in town


06-69 PROGRAMS OF STUDY OFFERED

See your employment counselor

70 BUS/PARKING

Accessible on bus route

Parking available
Easy to get


71 SCHOOL VISITS

Contact: Principal
450 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
Tel: (808) 974-4100


72 NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS

Admission Requirements
18 years of age or older (specific exceptions for those under 18; priority given to those 18 and older)

Alternate Admission Routes
None

Preference for Admitting Hawaii Residents
None (high school certification requirements may differ between those who attended Hawaii high schools and those who did not)


73 TRANSFER ADMISSION (IN-STATE)

High school credits transferable within state between some community schools and high schools


74 STEPS FOR APPLYING (EXCEPT SUMMER SCHOOL OF 2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES)

Items to Submit
Application Form: Yes
Transcript: No
Application Fee: For general interest courses only
Can Fee Be Waived? No
Personal Recommendations: No
TB/Medical Clearance: No

Deadline: See topic 01

For More Information
Contact: Principal
Tel: (808) 974-4100

75 GRADUATE SCHOOL

None

76 HOUSING

None


77 HOW TO APPLY FOR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

Not applicable

78 AVERAGE FULL-TIME COSTS

See topic 79 Average Part-time Costs


79 AVERAGE PART-TIME COSTS

(Subject to change)

Tuition
Resident and nonresident
Adult Basic Education Program: Free
General Interest Courses: Varies
Naturalization Training: Free
Adult Secondary Education/GED Preparation Program: Free
Books/Supplies
Resident and nonresident: Costs vary

80 REFUND POLICY

No refunds after second class session begins


81 TUITION EXEMPTIONS

Resident tuition rates to persons of Hawaiian ancestry, regardless of place of residence: No

For More Information
Contact: Principal
Tel: (808) 974-4100


82 TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID OFFERED

None


83 HOW TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Not applicable


84 SERVICES FOR ALL STUDENTS

Orientation for New Students
Academic Advising
Counseling
Contact: Teacher, Principal, Placement Team
Tel: (808) 974-4100

Services for International Students
Services for Low-Income/Economically Disadvantaged Students/Welfare Recipients
Services for Homeless Individuals
Services for Older or Senior Citizen Students (age 55 or older)
Services for Women
Services for Veterans
Services for Dislocated Workers
Services for Youths (Ages 14-18)
Services for Youths (Ages 19-21)
Services for Immigrants/Limited English Speaking
Services for High School Dropouts
Contact: Principal
Tel: (808) 974-4100

Services for Students with Disabilities
Registration assistance
Early registration
Testing accommodations
Accessible parking
Contact: Principal
Tel: (808) 974-4100


Last Updated: Friday, August 01, 2008