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Recent
Testimonials
Aunty Lois and Uncle Mel: Now that Kori has made her difficult decision about which school she will be attending I can sit back and thank you for all Na'au has done and will continue do with
Kori. We were pleasantly surprised that Kori got accepted to both
Iolani and Punahou schools. Thank you for helping her with her writing skill all these years and most recently with her SSAT testing skills. Most especially thank you making Na'au a place where she can learn and have fun in the process.
Mahalo!
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Gwen Okamoto,
Mother of Kori, Ma`ema`e
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My husband and I would like to thank you both and your staff for all the guidance that you have given and taught Candace. All of your time and dedication has a part of her being accepted to
Kamehameha Schools. You gave her the right tools that helped her along the way. There were many times Candace would mention to
me...Na'au is really helping me a lot. I know it has because I can see the difference in her self-confidence. Her 6th grade teacher also sees a big difference in Candace. We can't express enough how excited and very proud we are for her. Na'au has done so much for our daughter and we can't begin to thank all of you for everything! Our dream did come true. Every so often she has to pull out and read her acceptance letter to see that it's really true.
Mahalo! Mahalo to all of you!!!
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Clarissa and Ted Lacuesta
Parents of Candace, Holomua
Elementary
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We want to thank you so much for all the encouragement and support you gave Karrie throughout her admission process. She has been accepted to
Punahou, Iolani, Mid Pacific, and Maryknoll.
She is so excited to have a choice. We feel that Na'au really helped Karrie become more confident.
She now has a love for writing and wishes to continue pursuing this at whichever school she chooses to go to. Both of you are so wonderful. Many thanks again.
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Sheri and Todd Honnaka
Parents of Karrie Ann, Hanahau`oli
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I am so grateful to Uncle Mel and Aunty Lois for preparing Malia for admission to private school. The atmosphere was low-key, low pressure and nurturing. I especially appreciated that the SSAT prep course focused on the whole child and was much more than drilling for a standardized test. Malia received acceptances to middle school from
Iolani, Punahou and Mid Pacific
Institute. She is so fortunate to be in a position to choose among these excellent private schools, thanks in large part to growing up with Na’au. Thank you Uncle Mel and Aunty Lois for bringing out the creative potential in
Malia!
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Barbara Brooks
Mom of Malia Brooks, Waialae School
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The good news--actually the great news--is that Brigitte received acceptance letters from
Iolani, Kamehameha, La Pietra, and Punahou. We are deeply grateful for all that Na'au has done for our family. You have not only taught Brigitte specific skills that contributed to her success, but also personal skills in self-confidence, human value, leadership and creativity. We are fortunate to be a part of the Na'au family.
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-- Natalie K. Oana-Russo
Mother of Brigitte, Star of the Sea School
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Great news! I just received notice that I was accepted into my first choice boarding school,
The Lawrenceville School in Princeton, New Jersey. I'll miss being in Hawaii,
and boarding school will be a drastic change for me. However, I just wanted to say thank you for
everything. With all your support and help with my
SSAT, admission interview, and application essays, I'm off to a fresh and
exciting start as a Lawrentian. This is my family's dream come true. Thank you so much Aunty Lois and Uncle Mel.
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-- Iris Pak
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Na'au's
Test Preparation Programs?
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The ACT® test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. Na`au provides our students with test-taking strategies, which includes a detailed analyses of each
section of the ACT.
The multiple-choice tests of the ACT cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. At Na`au, we are skilled
in preparing students for these areas with our specialized curriculum and our licensed teacher in mathematics. Na`au
highly recommends completing the Writing Test, which is optional--we can provide students with the expert Na`au skills
required for planning and writing a short essay that truly stands out above the rest.
The new SAT® test includes a third measure of skills --
writing. The new SAT reinforces the importance of
writing throughout a student's education. At Na`au, we are specialists in writing.
The critical reading section of
the new PSAT® test is a good reflection of the critical reading section on the
new SAT. At Na`au, we are specialists in reading.
The math section of the new PSAT
tests basic junior high and early high school math skills. The
section closely mirrors the math section on the new SAT. At
Na`au,
we contract licensed educators to assist us with preparing our students
for this part of the test.
The SSAT® test includes a writing
sample. Students are asked to support or argue a topic sentence
using specific examples from personal experience, current events,
history or literature. At Na`au, we are specialists in writing.
The SSAT also consists of 30
synonym and 30 analogy questions and a reading comprehension section,
which includes 40 questions based on about 7 reading passages.
These questions measure the student's ability to read quickly and
comprehend what is read. At Na`au we are specialists in reading.
The SSAT consists of two sections of 25 questions each in
math. The SSAT requires math computation similar to
what is useful in everyday life. Again, at Na`au we reinforce our
student's preparation with an additional licensed educator who is a
specialist in mathematics.
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Personal Admissions Interviews are not conducted
for Na`au's test
prep programs
Application Fees are non-refundable
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C O L L E G
E Test Prep Schedule
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ACT
Complete Prep
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Preparing
for the ACT?
Our
recommended full ACT® class is 39 hours of
in-class preparation. Diagnostic
evaluations are used to tailor the
curriculum and homework to your students'
specific needs. Classes are limited
to up to 8 students per
instructor. Students are grouped by
their performance on the ACT® diagnostic
test. The small groups allow the
instructors to further tailor the class
time and homework to the needs of their
students and provide for significant
personal attention to each student.
Na`au highly recommends completing the Writing Test, which is optional--we can provide students with the expert Na`au skills required for planning and writing a short essay that truly stands out above the rest.
Application Fee, Text(s), Diagnostic
Test(s): $158.00
Tuition (tax not included): $1600.00 for complete
package (Mondays:
English/Reading/Writing; Wednesdays: Math
& Science)
OR choose Mondays
only or Wednesdays only for $900.00
SUMMER SESSION 2010
: Each Monday and Wednesday starting May 17 and ending Aug. 16, 2010 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
(No class on Memorial Day, May 31, 2010)
FALL SESSION 2010 : Each Monday and Wednesday
starting September 8 and ending December 8, 2010 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
(No class on Columbus Day, October 11, 2010)
Diagnostic Test: Scheduled by
appointment (3 hours)
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and SAT
Complete Prep
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Preparing for the PSAT or SAT?
Our
recommended full SAT® class
is 39
hours of in-class preparation.
Diagnostic evaluations are used to tailor
the curriculum and homework to your
students' specific needs. Classes
are limited to 5 to 8 students
per instructor. Students are grouped
by their performance on the SAT® diagnostic
test. The small groups allow the
instructors to further tailor the class
time and homework to the needs of their
students and provide for significant
personal attention to each student.
Na`au's
solution for parents who want their
children to specifically prepare for the SAT WRITING (SHORT ESSAY), CRITICAL
READING, MATH, or all THREE sections of
this reasoning test.
Application Fee, Text(s), Diagnostic
Test(s): $158.00
Tuition (tax not included): $1600.00 (Tuesdays:
English/Reading/Writing; Thursdays: Math)
or choose Tuesdays only or Thursdays only
for $900.00
SUMMER SESSION 2010 :
Each Tuesday and
Thursday starting May 18 and ending Aug. 12, 2010 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
FALL SESSION 2010
: Each Tuesday and Thursday starting September 7 and ending December 9, 2010 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.( No class on Veterans' Day, November 11 & Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2010)
Diagnostic Test: Scheduled by
appointment (3 hours)
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L Test Prep Schedule |
Applying
for Private Schools in Fall 2010 for
Admission in Fall 2011?
Na`au recommends the following testing
preparation schedule for those preparing to take the
2010 test.
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Na`au uses a variety of strategies including from Thinking To Learn® Building Thinking Skills Hands-On Primary, an eight-book learning readiness series that teaches children how to develop vocabulary, reading, reasoning, and analytical skills. To apply the skills, students use a range of fun and challenging activities including tracing, counting objects, finishing drawings, and working out analogies. Adaptable content fits all ability levels, and take-home lessons
(optional) allow parents to continue their child's progress at home. This curriculum is correlated to the following PRE-K & K assessments:
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT Multilevel)
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT-8)
Woodcock-Johnson Tests (WJ III and WJ R)
Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) (WRAT-3)
These weekly one-hour lessons in small group learning taught by Aunty Lois-Ann Yamanaka and her team of teachers prepare Pre-K children for Kindergarten testing and "group observation" role playing.
Additional weekly lessons may be arranged
as needed
Open to all those
who qualify by age for Kindergarten
admissions.
 Session
A : Mondays from
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Session B :
Thursdays from
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Session C : Fridays from
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
OR
Session
D : Fridays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Application Fee, Textbook, and Materials: $225.00
Tuition (tax not included): $200.00 monthly
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Grade
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Applying for Private Schools in Fall 2010 for Admission in Fall
2011 (Grade 4)?
Na`au uses SRA test preparation materials for both the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) and the TerraNova to help "strengthen test-taking skills and to offer practice students need in essential reading, language arts, mathematics, reference and study skills." The program includes
practice tests and helpful tips to give students the confidence they need to prepare well for fourth grade admissions testing and interviewing (group observation). Ten 60-minute sessions in small groups.
Begin now for
those applying to fourth grade in Fall
2011
SUMMER SESSIONS 2010:
Our Summer sessions prepare students for group testing sessions in January and February 2011.
Session A :
Each Friday beginning June 4 and ending on August 6, 2010 : 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Session B :
Each Friday beginning June 4 and ending on August 6, 2010 : 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Session C :
Each Saturday beginning June 5 and ending on August 7, 2010 from 11:00 to Noon.
FALL SESSIONS 2010:
Our Summer sessions prepare students for group testing sessions in January and February 2011.
Session A :
Each Friday beginning October 8 and ending on Dec. 10, 2010 : 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Session B :
Each Friday beginning October 8 and ending on Dec. 10, 2010 : 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Session C :
Each Saturday beginning October 9 and ending on Dec. 11, 2010 from 11:00 to Noon.
Application Fee, Textbook,
Materials, and Practice
Tests: $100.00
Tuition
(tax not included): $500.00
Grade 4 Preparation session is repeatable and doing so can take your child's learning to the next level.
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SSAT®
Complete Test Prep
Consult school's application for
recommendations on when to take the SSAT.
Na`au recommends the following testing
preparation schedule for those preparing
to take the SSAT in
2011 (Summer SSAT Dates: 6/12/10).
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Na`au's SSAT "The Complete Package" PREP Schedule
(Reading, Analogies, Vocabulary,
Essay, Mathematics, and Interview
Skills)
Ten 90-minute sessions in small
groups. Thoroughly review math, reading
and vocabulary skills, and learn powerful
test-taking strategies. Recommended for
students who want comprehensive
preparation for the SSAT.
Homework is required and is an
integral and crucial part of the program.
Typically, students are assigned 2 hours
of homework for each session. The homework
gives students an opportunity to practice
the skills and test-taking strategies
learned in the sessions.
Application Fee, Textbook, Materials, and
Diagnostic Test: $158.00
Tuition (tax not included): $839.00
SUMMER SESSIONS 2010 :
Session A :
Each Saturday beginning June 5 and ending on August 7, 2010 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Session B : Each Saturday beginning June 5 and ending on August 7, 2010 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Session C : Each Tuesday beginning June 5 and ending on August 10, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
FALL SESSIONS 2010 :
Session A : Each Saturday beginning October 2 and ending on December 4, 2010 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Session B : Each Saturday beginning October 2 and ending on December 4, 2010 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Session C : Each Tuesday beginning October 5 and ending on December 7, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Session D : Each Friday beginning October 8 and ending on December 10, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m
Diagnostic test date for Session A, B, C & D: Sunday, September 19, 2010 (2-1/2 hours approx.)
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Skills for Private School Admission |
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On-going specific classes for private school interview skills. Classes as needed until the child's last private school interview.
Tuition: Learners meet weekly for 60 minutes ; $54 per
session -or- $154.00 per month -- Taxes not
included.
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Writing for Private School Admission |
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On-going specific classes for private school essay writing sample given on interview day. Classes as needed until the child's last private school interview/essay sample.
Tuition: Learners meet weekly for 60 minutes ; $54 per
session -or- $154.00 per month -- Taxes not
included.
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Application / Scholarship Essay Workshops |
Series of ten
60-minute sessions in our small group
learning format to assist your child with
writing exemplary college
application essays.
Application Fee (includes all materials
and supplies): $50.00
Tuition (tax not included): $525.00
Each Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. or by appointment
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