What grade levels does Ohana Institute serve?
Ohana Institute serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Ohana Day School serves Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4, so a child can start with us at three and stay through graduation.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes typically run between 12 and 15 students, which lets teachers know each child's learning style and notice when something changes. Our student-to-teacher ratio is about 10 to 1 on average.
What is the tuition to attend Ohana Institute?
Annual tuition is $21,500, with annual, bi-annual, and monthly payment plans and discounts for multiple students and non-monthly plans. Most Florida families qualify for a Step Up For Students scholarship, typically $9,000 to $10,000 per student per year. See tuition and Step Up for the details.
Are there scholarship opportunities?
Yes. We participate in Step Up For Students, the scholarship program provided by the state of Florida, and we help every family through the application. Families applying in the fall may still be eligible for partial funding.
Can I take a tour of the school?
Yes. Tours run Monday through Thursday at 3:00 p.m. during the school year and Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the summer. Schedule a tour or call 850-231-1140.
Can my child shadow a student for a day?
Yes. After submitting an application and the non-refundable $350 application fee, students are paired with a peer to spend a full day at Ohana.
Do Ohana students take standardized tests?
All students in kindergarten through 7th grade take the Iowa Assessment each February, which gives Ohana standardized data, informs curriculum adjustments, and helps students learn the process of testing. Beginning in 8th grade, students have the opportunity to take the PSAT. 10th and 11th graders take the PSAT/NMSQT, which qualifies juniors for the National Merit Scholarship Program, and all high school students receive support preparing for the ACT and SAT.
Does Ohana follow a traditional school calendar?
Ohana follows a balanced-year, modified calendar that begins the first week of August and ends the last week of May or the first week of June. The year includes five extended breaks: fall break in October, Thanksgiving in November, Christmas and New Year's from mid-December to early January, winter break in February, and a two-week spring break in late March and early April.
Does Ohana have organized sports?
We do not field organized sports teams, but many of our students play on teams with Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School. All of our core courses are approved by the NCAA. On campus, club sports include golf, wiffle ball, basketball, GaGa ball, and boot camp.
What clubs does Ohana offer?
National Honor Society, culinary, art, e-sports, robotics, HOSA medical skills, theater, film club, after-school band, Girls on the Run, Spanish Club, Lego Club, service clubs, and others created by the students. Clubs and athletics.
Is Ohana accredited?
Yes. Ohana Institute is a fully accredited independent school, and our core courses are NCAA-approved.
Is Ohana a religious school?
No. Ohana is an independent, secular school that welcomes families of every background.
Does every student have to travel?
Cultural trips are optional. Each year every student has the option of joining the trip tied to the social studies curriculum, and the school works with families on cost and planning well ahead of time. Community service days and, in high school, the internship are part of the program for everyone.
What are school hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Pre-K at Ohana Day School runs 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can we join mid-year?
Usually yes, space permitting. Call 850-231-1140 and we'll walk you through the timing and any partial scholarship eligibility.