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why are parent reviews deleted or not displayed


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rodneye October 5, 2009


I wrote a critical review of Kaimuki High School after they traumatized my daughter and there were others existing on your website when I wrote... More » 

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rodneye October 5, 2009


Do your guidelines favor schools who try to cover up their dirty deeds?

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tjlove October 6, 2009


Of course not! We post both positive and negative reviews. If a review was rejected or removed it failed to meet our guidelines.... More »

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What preschool do you think is great in Honolulu? Why?


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chrispix August 14, 2008


What preschool do you think is great in Honolulu? Why?

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laumi96816 July 28, 2009


KCAA Mother Rice on Beretania Street in Honolulu. This school has been around forever. We have run into people--grandparents... More »

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Are the school's sensitive to military children?


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colleenmerkins October 19, 2008


We are pcsing to Schofield soon and I am worried about the schools. Has anyone had any particularly good or bad experience with a school regarding... More » 

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klinden March 25, 2009


I always recommend to keep your children in the military schools on post. They are the best adapted to handling military... More »

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anj2000 June 19, 2009


In my personal experience when I was a military kid, although part hawaiian and look white, it was hell going to school... More »

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What high school is the best for military stationed around K-Bay HI?


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LFAIELLA December 21, 2008


What high school is the best for military stationed around K-Bay HI?

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healthy11 December 22, 2008


Hi. I'm not from Hawaii, but I'm wondering if you've tried using Greatschools Research and Compare feature on the green... More »

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patfromlogan June 3, 2009


Kalaheo over Kailua, Kailua over Castle... I don't know about Olomana. If parents can afford it, they go private.

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is there any bilingual daycare (mandarin/english)in Oahu? how about mandarin classes for a two year old?


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vg76764n January 16, 2009


is there any bilingual daycare (mandarin/english)in Oahu? how about mandarin classes for a two year old?

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healthy11 January 16, 2009


Hi. Unfortunately, Greatschools is a nationwide forum, and the chance of finding another family from the same city with... More »

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patfromlogan June 3, 2009


My daughter speaks English, Mandarin, some French and Cantonese. Her best language (other than English) is peasant kitchen... More »

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1st grade 100 jumping jacks in class


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mother01 November 20, 2008


Is a 1st grade teacher allowed to punish a student who voluntary does AR test by doing100 jumping jacks inside the classroom, in front of all the... More » 

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patfromlogan May 16, 2009


Yes, it's wrong. And jumping jacks, by the way, are a real dumb exercise. They mimic NOTHING a human will... More »

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sbozarth23 June 2, 2009


Hi mother01, Welcome to GreatSchools! I would like to invite you to come join Elementary School Parents... More »

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How can I find a good preschool in Oahu???


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preschoolmom70 April 7, 2009


We are relocating to Oahu this summer. My daughter will be 4 and I am trying to find a good preschool for her. Is Pre-K an option in Hawaii? When... More » 

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kmskai April 28, 2009


Public prek is only available to children with disabilities. Other than that you'll have to enroll her in a private school,... More »

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i just moved here to waialua from wahiawa and i want my daughter to attend school down here but i dont know wh


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alley808 April 17, 2009


i just moved here to waialua from wahiawa and i want my daughter to attend school down here but i dont know wh

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healthy11 April 17, 2009


Hi. Your question got "cut off" but if you're trying to learn more about schools in a given area, have you tried using... More »

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How can I find a good school with ESL for my 7-year-old daughter?


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vh0711 January 4, 2009


We are living in Taiwan now but will move to Honolulu in July 2009. I do need help choosing a good school with great ESL for young grade. My daugther... More » 

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SashaMom March 12, 2009


In Hawaii the program for ESL (English Second Language) is ELL (English Language Learner). The best way is to ask another... More »

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4mykeys March 27, 2009


Hi! I do live in Kailua, Windward Side of Hawaii and there is in Lanikai Elementary a Chinese translator that can help... More »

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What school districts have the best reputation in or around Honolulu?


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Miriam August 14, 2008


What school districts have the best reputation in or around Honolulu?

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SashaMom March 12, 2009


Hawaii has a single school district (when using the national definition/usage of the term "district") that encompasses... More »

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