Accreditation
School Accreditation
Saint Mark Lutheran School is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), HAIS (Hawaii Association of Independent Schools) and by the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. Our school meets or exceeds the standards of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Our teachers are concerned people with unique, God-given talents and abilities, and hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a We make every attempt to secure teachers trained in our synodical schools and certified by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod as "Ministers of Religion-Commissioned".
Our District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has an accreditation program. A service of school evaluation is available upon request, with a team of district-approved evaluators, which includes experienced Lutheran administrators, educators, pastors, and non-Lutheran educators. Accreditation serves as a disciplinary function in developing and maintaining high standards in basic curricula, teacher preparation, and health and safety programs. Teaching Certificate.
Teacher Accreditation
All teachers will possess a State Teacher’s Certificate and/or Lutheran Teachers’ Diploma. Certificates must be maintained and renewed according to standards set by the State Department of Education.  An annual written request for exception must be presented to and approved by the School Committee.
Our teachers are dedicated men and women who are committed to full-time teaching in a Lutheran school and, as such, are interested in and concerned about the personal welfare of each pupil under their care.
Personnel shall be certified or licensed for the position they hold. The certification shall meet the requirements set out by the State Department of Education. Each certified employee must present a copy of his or her current certificate or license to be kept on file in school office prior to first payment of salary. All of our teachers have earned Bachelor’s Degree and many have a Master’s Degree in education.
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