Pacific Horizons School

Our Story Pacific Horizons School (PHS) is a private K-12 institution in American Samoa proudly known as the "Home of the Navigators since 1994." Its mission is to help young people chart their direction and build the skills necessary for a successful journey through life. PHS is committed to developing self-esteem, respect for others, and a lifelong love of learning in every student. The school sustains a proven record of academic excellence in the territory by maintaining small class sizes and recruiting highly qualified staff. It operates under a strict non-discrimination policy and fosters an inclusive, welcoming environment for all students, staff, and families. Governance includes a Board of Directors composed of local professionals and an active Parent Teacher Organization that supports innovative school initiatives. Programs & Trainings Lower Elementary (K3/K4 through Grade 2), Foundational early childhood and primary education focusing on core literacy, numeracy, social development, and early science exploration in small-group settings. Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Intermediate programming including core academics and introductory science fair participation, as demonstrated by Grade 3-5 Science Fair competitors in Chemistry and Environmental Science. Middle School, Comprehensive lower-secondary curriculum including MS English, MS Math & Science, MS Computer Science, and MS Physics with hands-on projects such as Rube Goldberg machines. High School, Full upper-secondary college preparatory program offering HS English, HS Math, HS Science, HS Social Science, HS Spanish, HS Electives, HS Computer Science, and HS Robotics 1 & 2. Career & College Prep, Dedicated guidance program preparing students for post-secondary education, career pathways, and successful transition after graduation. Success After PHS, Transition and alumni support programming focused on tracking student outcomes and ensuring continued success beyond graduation. Dance & Performing Arts, Instruction in dance and movement taught by specialized arts faculty as part of the school's broader elective offerings. Physical Education (PE), Structured physical development and fitness program led by dedicated PE faculty for all grade levels. High School Science Symposium, Competitive research presentation program where students compete at the territorial level with projects in Technology, Botany, Medicine & Health Science, Physics, and Marine Science. Territorial Science Fair, Annual competition teams for High School, Middle School, and Grades 3-5, consistently producing top-placed winners in Engineering, Chemistry, Botany, Physics, and Environmental Science. Territorial Math Competition, Advanced mathematics team competition for High School and 8th Grade students, with overall individual and grade-level placements. National STEM Challenge, Competitive program sending STEM Champions to showcase projects at the National STEM Festival. International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF), Advanced research competition for high school students, with participants earning Grand Awards in Environmental Engineering and special awards from INCOSE. American Samoa Annual HOSA Leadership Conference, Health science and career competition programming, including Health Career Photography and team overall placements. MATE ROV World Championship, Underwater robotics engineering program (High School ROV Ranger Entry) emphasizing team collaboration, engineering design, and international competition, recognized with Team Spirit and MVP Engineering Awards. Specialties K-12 College Preparatory Education STEM, Science Research & Laboratory Competitions Robotics, Engineering & Underwater ROV Design Mathematics Excellence & Competitive Math Teams Health Sciences & HOSA Leadership Pathways Environmental Science, Marine Science & Physics Computer Science, Technology & Digital Literacy Dance & Performing Arts Career Counseling & College Readiness Inclusive Education & Multiculturalism Early Childhood to Secondary Continuum Methods & Approach PHS employs authentic assessment and individualized learning alongside positive reinforcement to support holistic physical, mental, and emotional development. The school integrates students with differing abilities through individual programming and maintains a cooperative learning environment where diverse abilities, interests, and values are respected. Emphasis is placed on multiculturalism, environmental respect, process-oriented learning, and creative problem-solving. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum, and students are encouraged to develop critical, higher-level thinking skills with acceptance of multiple valid solutions when appropriate. Who It's For Children and adolescents from early childhood (ages K3/K4) through Grade 12 residing in American Samoa. Families seeking a private, inclusive K-12 education with small class sizes and individualized attention. Students preparing for college and career pathways who need dedicated counseling and preparatory programming. Young learners with strong interest in STEM, competitive science research, robotics, health careers, mathematics, and performing arts. Students who benefit from cooperative learning, multicultural environments, and differentiated instruction. Facilities & Practical Info The school is based in American Samoa with a mailing address at P.O. Box 998417, Pago Pago, AS 96799. PHS utilizes ThinkWave for academic management and reporting. A formal Distance Learning Plan is maintained. New student registration opens annually on April 1st, while returning student registration is handled through the existing portal. The institution accepts charitable donations via PayPal to help keep tuition accessible and sustain quality education for the island community. Instruction is delivered in English, with Spanish offered as a high school language course. Location Address: P.O. Box 998417, Pago Pago, AS 96799 Hours: See website for schedule The "+" Consistently top-ranked performers in territorial, national, and international STEM competitions including ISEF, MATE ROV World Championship, and National STEM Challenge Small class sizes and individualized learning approaches that support differentiated abilities and personalized student growth Comprehensive K-12 STEM pipeline from elementary Rube Goldberg physics projects to advanced high school robotics and environmental engineering research Dedicated Career & College Prep and academic counseling ensuring students are guided toward post-secondary success Inclusive, non-discriminatory school culture emphasizing respect for multiculturalism, environmental stewardship, and cooperative learning