Doris Todd Memorial Christian School, Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i

Licensed: Hawaii Council of Private Schools

Accredited: Association of Christian Schools International (A.C.S.I.)

Member: Association of Christian Schools International

Member: Hawaii Association of Independent Schools

The school was started in 1956 by Doris Crozier Todd in her home as an outreach of East Maui Baptist Churches. In that initial year, there were only four students, all from Pa'ia and Kuau. After moving briefly to lower Pa'ia in the late 1950's, the school moved, in 1961, to its present location on Baldwin Avenue in Pa'ia. In 1965, the school's name was changed from the Pa'ia Baptist Nursery and Kindergarten, to its present name in memory of its founder, Doris Crozier Todd, who was suddenly called home to be with her Lord. A few years later, Dr. Edward Todd married Mabel Sharples. The Todds continued the committed work of the school's Founder and played an important role in the growth and expansion of the school. Currently, the school serves over 140 students from preschool through the 8th grade.

Our Mission

The mission of Doris Todd Memorial Christian School is to provide a Christ-centered, Biblically-directed education which instills the desire and practice of academic excellence, moral integrity, patriotism, and church involvement to the glory of God.

Admissions

Applications are accepted for the next school year as early as September. Parents/guardians are welcome to call the school office to request a packet of information or to make arrangements to visit the school and classrooms.

Preschool: Students must be three no later than December 31st of the school year and be fully toilet trained. We offer several schedules with a few part-time options. Please check with the office for more information.

Kindergarten: To maximize early school success, students must be five years old by August 31 of the year they enter Kindergarten. Applicants must take a readiness test to determine their ability to understand and follow directions. Parent/guardians are also interviewed.

Grades 1 - 8: Students applying for admission are tested to determine their general ability and level of academic achievement. To be admitted, they must test at or above grade level. This is followed by a parent interview with the principal.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

The Doris Todd Memorial Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

The school, as a private institution reserves the privilege of setting and maintaining its own standards of student dress, conduct, cleanliness and scholarship.