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George
Seitz Elementary School serves children from kindergarten through the
sixth grade. Kwajalein
Junior/Senior High School serves students from Grades 7 through 12.
Both schools are fully accredited by the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools.
 Textbooks
and most instructional supplies are furnished by the schools.
Foreign language instruction and algebra begin in the seventh grade.
Counseling service is available at both schools.
Students
have the opportunity to become involved in a comprehensive community athletic program,
as well as a school intramural program. A
full program of music instruction, both choral and instrumental, is also
offered. Students generally furnish
their own musical instruments, although some are available through the schools.
Private music lessons can be arranged.
Kwajalein students
consistently outperform the Department of Defense and stateside norms on the
ITBS, SAT, CEEP, and other tests. Kwajalein
high school has had many National Merit Scholarship finalists. Kwaj graduates have received National Merit Scholarships, and the school
consistently produces Presidential Scholars.
High school graduates
between the ages of 18 and 21 may be authorized to reside on island upon
approval of a written request from their parents to the commanding officer.
Dependents in this category must find full-time employment to remain on
island. They are not eligible to
remain on dependent status beyond their 21st birthday.
Home-Schooling
Some Kwaj families choose to
home-school their children. Once a
notice of intent has been submitted by the parents and received by the school
principal, the Kwajalein school district will provide parents with a copy of
reporting progress requirements. With
permission students may participate at the school in subjects such as music,
band, art, physical education, and computers, and may use library resources. Educational materials for home-schooling can be found in catalogs. At
stateside conventions, and on the Internet.
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