Welcome
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School, a Department of Education, State of Hawaii (link to DOE) school, first opened in September, 1954. Currently the school serves 333 children in Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school also services preschool children with special needs. Our address is 520 Main Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96818. We can be reached at (808) 421-4165, and our fax is (808) 421-4170. Thank you for visiting our site.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Elementary MET Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) for School Year 2007-2008.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Status for School Year 2008-2009 is "In Good Standing, Unconditional".
Philosophy
At Nimitz Elementary, students are accepted as individuals who are entitled to an education which challenges and nurtures them to achieve their full potential as life-long learners and to live as caring, productive citizens of our democratic society.
Vision
Nimitz Elementary School provides a safe, nurturing environment which challenges students to attain the highest levels of achievement (link to standards) and excellence (link to General Learner Outcomes).
Mission
Our mission is to provide an environment where all students and teachers are active participants in learning that is relevant to present and future needs.
Nimitz Creed
The NIMITZ WAY is to have PRIDE by doing my BEST, showing RESPECT, being SAFE, and SMILING.
Alma Mater
Waving colors yellow and blue
We will strive to do our best
For we're proud of the Nimitz way.
From day to day we practice
Sharing, loving, and caring too
Like soaring eagles
Rise to the summit
We are proud of Nimitz School.
History of Nimitz Elementary
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is named in honor of Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz (link to his biography), America's outstanding five-star admiral. Opened in 1954, Chester Nimitz Elementary School is located on Main Street next to Hickam Air Force Base. Approximately two-thirds of our students are from Hickam Air Force Base and one-third is from the Aliamanu Military Reservation.
Motto Kulia Ika Nu'u (Rise to the Summit)
School Colors Blue and Yellow
School Mascot Eagle
Link: Academic Financial Plan, Quarterly Progress Reports, School Community Council Minutes and Agendas
Message from the Principal
Aloha and Welcome to Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School's website. As members of the Nimitz Elementary School community, I invite you to actively participate in the education of our children. Our own lives tell us that the world has become more complicated and our students must be well equiped with knowledge and skills to succeed in it. They will need far more than memorized facts , automatic procedures, or the minimum skills in the 3 R's. Students will need to think complexly, problem solve effectively, work collaboratively, take responsibility for their own actions and to evaluate their own performance and products.
Principal Kenneth Lee
Bell Schedule
7:50 |
Warning Bell; Children report to classroom |
7:55 |
Classes Begin |
9:30 |
Start Recess |
9:45 |
End Recess |
11:00 |
Start of Preschool-3 Lunch (No Bell) |
11:30 |
End of Preschool-3 Lunch |
11:45 |
Start of Grade 4-6 Lunch (No Bell) |
12:15 |
End of Grade 4-6 Lunch |
12:15 |
Start Recess |
12:30 |
End Recess |
1:15 |
Dismissal on Wednesday |
2:05 |
Dismissal on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri |