Our Savior Lutheran School

As a current parent with two lower grade students I can attest that my children are receiving a solid academic foundation. My personal experience with the Kindergarten to 3rd grade teachers has been professional and kind. Any questions I have ever had are addressed in a timely fashion. This school is truly a blessing and bargain for the quality education it provides. Both of my children are advanced in reading, writing and math because of the solid academic programs. Aside from pure academics, the children have thrice-weekly music built into the curriculum, along with physical education. There are double recess periods built into the day to allow for energy release. Teachers are not just instructors, they are moral leaders to our children and they always encourage them to make morally sound decisions. As a parent this level of moral reinforcement in the classroom is priceless.
--Submitted by a parent

As a teacher, I am both thrilled and blessed to be at Our Savior. It is truly a community school where students, parents, faculty, and staff can really depend on each other for support. It is also a place for individual growth and acceptance. I could not disagree more with comments shared about the principal and 2nd grade environment. Mr. Evensen is a wonderful, caring, and Christian man. He approaches every situation in the spirit of Christian love. He is very approachable, easy to talk to, and non-judgmental. He always encourages the teachers to communicate with parents, keeping in mind that their precious children are at the center. I admire his courage to NOT GIVE IN when parents are being unreasonable and/or expecting the impossible. And this rarely happens. As for 2nd grade, it is a wonderful learning environment that I;'d confidentally recommend to my own family and friends.
--Submitted by a teacher

We are really impressed with this 'little school that could'. They have so many great extra curricular and all school events - including multi-cultural week and an 'all-school' olympics, where multi-grade teams compete in sports events, including sack races, tricycle races, jumping, throwing, running, etc. They learn about team work and good sportsmanship. They are affordable and provide so much opportunity, including student government, sports, band, choir, chess club, drama, and much more. We're happy we made the decision to send our child here.
--Submitted by a parent

My children are challenged. They work hard. They tell stories about character-building directions and counseling provided by the teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Our Savior Lutheran School offers a high quality education (many graduates get accepted into one or more of the 'best' high schools on island) with lots of extracurricular activities. They offer a sports program, student council, foreign languages, band, drama, hula, A+ program, swimming lessons, singing programs, choir, and computer technology. Some of the students have won spelling bees, geography bees and the current Miss Hawaii is a graduate. It offers a high quality education at a very competitive price.
--Submitted by a parent

I've taught in lots of schools but this one is the best. No political games. As someone else said, it is like a family. The teachers have their priorities straight and the principal gives everyone a fair hearing - doesn't mean you get what you want - which might explain some complaints.
--Submitted by a teacher

My child is in her/his second year of pre-school at OSLS and loves it. The teachers we have had have been great and the curriculum is age appropriate and challenging. I know my child is getting a great foundation to build upon. The facilities are limited for the upper classes, but the preschool area is ample for the class sizes.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended the lower grades and we have been very happy with the curriculum and environment. Regarding the 2nd grade, my son did not have any difficulty and usually finished his homework at school during school hours. 1-2 worksheets and 20 minutes of reading a night seems reasonable to me, and he progressed in all areas impressively. In addition, he really liked 2nd grade and had lots of fun with special projects and learning games. The upper grades are an unknown now, but graduating students are often accepted at the downtown prestige schools.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a good small school that could be an excellent one with better leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

Our family has been pleased with the academics of this school but I am highly disappointed in the administration (principal). We have been pleased with the lower elementary teachers but that is in part to their own strengths not any leadership they receive from the principal. Second grade can be a tough year to get through with homework taking in excess of two hours and the strict enforcement of no talking during lunch. This school would not be a good fit for a child that faces any academic challenges....please take the time to visit the classrooms and not base your judgement of the school on the meeting with the principal.
--Submitted by a parent