Guiding Principles

List of 4 items.

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  Inquiry-Led, Lifelong Learning

  Punahou prepares students to become collaborative, critical and creative thinkers, with effective written and oral communication skills. We strive for students to gain a global perspective, and to apply quantitative reasoning and scientific inquiry both in the classroom and in their everyday lives. 
  
  Through both our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs, we encourage students to develop curiosity, resourcefulness, persistence and resilience, so they ultimately become confident, self-directed and lifelong learners.
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  Social, Emotional, Ethical Learning

  At Punahou, cultivating social and emotional intelligence and ethical awareness is just as important as academic rigor for true college preparation. We strive to foster within Punahou students a sense of personal and social responsibility – to demonstrate empathy and compassion, embrace diversity and become moral, engaged citizens.
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  Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

  Punahou is committed to creating a diverse educational community, rooted in equity and inclusion as fundamental human rights. We seek ways to create an environment in which the identities and cultural backgrounds of our families, students and employees are valued and respected by the entire Punahou community.

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  Sustainability

  Punahou is committed to creating a sustainable future both on campus and in Hawai‘i. We foster a campus culture that holds sustainability as a core value, and we are on track to become a Net Zero school, meaning we will consume only as much energy as produced. To achieve this, we’ve invested significantly to reduce our energy footprint through sustainable facilities design, programs and teaching philosophies.
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