Waialae Elementary Public Charter School

After one year at this school it has become very clear that we made the correct choice for our daughter, and we are now great fans of public charter schools. The teachers are warm and caring. Great vision and curriculum. Friendly campus with a beautiful view. Wonderful assortment of extracurricular activities. Love the connection with the community and environmental awareness. It has provided a perfect transition from Montessori to a more traditional school setting. We love this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Very turned off by their corporate approach! The intent to follow their vision is there but the administration is not approachable and they seem to be concerned with their agenda, which, doesn't always accommodate what is in the best interest of the child (family). Very disappointed since we were attracted to their curriculum and visionary statement. I felt a strong disconnect between the administration and the intent of the teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Great public charter school. I really like the teachers and the curriculum and small class sizes.
--Submitted by a parent

Waialae Elementary is a great school that focuses on celebrating childhood and teaching the whole child. It has continued to provide specialty subjects like Art, Music, and Hawaiiana. The school is very community oriented and is open to the public for events and celebrations, like the upcoming Halloween Celebration to provide families with safe fun.
--Submitted by a parent

Progressive, green, parent & kid friendly and where a lot of learning takes place in & out of school!
--Submitted by a parent

Waialae has a great diversified program, a child-centered approach (paced for them, emotionally more nurturing), and are always growing in terms of program (philosophically they explore new ideas, push the curriculum envelope, and seek out partnerships with state-of-the-art researchers/institutions).
--Submitted by a parent

The School has a great environment, and is all about teaching the whole child!!!!
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Waialae school is not to teach study alone. This school is teaching children how with nature to touch it. And, this school is done help that searches out child's talent, too and exists.
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Great teachers, nurturing and happy school environment where the kids enjoy going to school.
--Submitted by a parent

Waialae has a committment to children and not just to make them feel good while learning but to create a sense of empowerment in their own education.
--Submitted by a parent