Waialae Elementary Public Charter School

My daughter 2nd great teacher is AWFUL...very lazy and disorganized, and although we had a parent/teacher/principal meeting...minimal improvements...teacher needs to retire...she is lacking nurture and it has been observed by other parents that the student take advantage of the teacher's lack of focus and laziness. Its a hit or miss with the teachers. 1st grade teacher was excellent! However, as stated previously..this year's 2nd grade teacher terrible! Most likely opting for private school in the Fall. Principal unsupportive, has never followed up since the meeting and she is always in meetings.
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I go there it is great (p.s. my dad is on the board) I like may day there

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.
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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.
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Great public charter school. I really like the teachers and the curriculum and small class sizes.
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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.
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Progressive, green, parent & kid friendly and where a lot of learning takes place in & out of school!
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Wai'alae Elementary PCS is the best thing that has happened to our family. It offers a healthy and safe learning environment. My children have learned about their community, about the environment, about community service and working well with others. They have been taught how to be a leader and how to be part of a team. I love the healthy lifestyle that the school promotes and the teachers are amazing! My son was part of the school play, student council, jpo....there is nothing bad to be said about the reputation of Wai'alae.....we love the school and wouldn't have it any other way!! Mahalo!
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The administration, faculty and staff are all amazing! They truly care for the well-being of all the keiki and is very family friendly!
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Waialae gives families the opportunity to be involved in their childs education.
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Because of the great teacher involvement, you should see our Waialae Fair. Its like a hugh family christmas party where so many parents give to the school like its their family
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The teachers at Waialae PCS are the best. They care so much about the kids and my child loves to go to school!!
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With a lot of center-based learning, it's like each child gets their own personal learning experience. The teachers are really committed and go the extra mile. As a parent you can be as involved as you want to, and everything you do (big or small) is recognized and appreciated.
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Wai'alae PCS is a special school that makes a difference in our children's lives. In a state where public schools are affected by furloughs, ours is one of the few that has continued to use their own funds to keep our school open. They maintain special subject teachers and thrive on parent involvement.
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Wai'alae PCS is a school that has far exceeded my expectations. It is a wonderful school and my children love their school.
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