Hale Kula Elementary School

all i can say is I LOVE THIS SCHOOL.the office staff is so very kind and work very well with you.i am so glad my son is not in solomen anymore. that school is awful,awful,awful.
--Submitted by a parent

I found that the school is extremely outdated not just the school building but also their school supplies in the class rooms. The class rooms are tiny and overcrowded. The facilities have a very poor appearance and I was not the least bit impressed with the education, it definitely lives up to its poor education stigma. I am not at all impressed with this school I am shocked when anyone has anything good to say about it and these comments are far and few.
--Submitted by a parent

Hale Kula is an okay school if you cant afford private. My kids have been going there for three years and it bothers me that their academics are not across the board. One teacher will teach well and give their students tons of productive homework, and another in the same grade will not. No homework or anything. I had a friend and her son was in the same grade just in another class. He was in first grade and couldn't spell....at all. the teacher never sent home spelling homework. While the teacher we had did send home lots of homework. It's not consistant throughout. They are over crowded and have way too many field trips and programs and they need more learning. Now that we have these furlough days, we are getting less time in the classroom. Over all, I would try to move to Mililani where the schools are great.
--Submitted by a parent

Hale Kula rates high - an army base school in Hawaii that holds terrific positive caring as well as excellent performance - all despite the remote location in the middle of the Pacific. They are supporting each other on this active army base and would thrive with the compassionate receiving of these funds. The children of our army soldier families are greatly deserving recipients. Aloha!!
--Submitted by a parent

Hale Kula Elementary School is a great place to learn. I am a student and I have enjoyed being here. We have been here for almost three years and there is a lot of pride in our school. My teacher helps us learn and she makes it fun. I am in 4th grade. The school has lots of activities that you can do after school with your parents. I like that the teachers help us understand our homework and our classwork. I can ask questions when I don't understand things. The teachers always helps.
--Submitted by a student

The school is really clean and has pictures on the buildings to help you know where to go. It has really nice teachers and if you are struggling there is someone to help you. Field trips are fun. I learn a lot here.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is horrilbe!! Most parents currently share the same concerns, our children are not learning. The teachers are giving out busy work and not challenging the students. They entire school shares 2 small playgrounds. The lower grade levels watch TV daily.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids have been attending Hale Kula for two years now. We have had nothing, but good experiences with teachers, parents, and staff. The more you are devoted to your childs education the better experience you will have thus increasing your childs self-esteem!!! My suggestion is to keep communication open with teachers and staff members!! Yes, the student ratio is high this year, but the administration seems to be doing what they can in order to support this issue. The ladies in the PTO are very friendly. They work hard to help raise money in order to support the school. They were open to my suggestions earlier in the year and I have seen them work hard in order to support the students, staff, and families! All staff and faculty members work hard in order to provide a positive atmosphere for the children. I would recommend this school to others.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is over crowded. There is bullying going on and nothing productive being done to deter or stop the bullying. There is a lot of yelling in the class rooms and a lack of control over students. The principal is not accomodating. She listens like a teenager 'in one ear and out the other'. There are not enough playground equipment for the children. Fortunatley there are a few good teachers at this school but you have to be lucky to get one....good luck.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal at this school is horrible. she often disregards the needs of students with disabilities or special needs if she feels like her position of authority is in danger. i know because i have a child who has special needs. also their program for disabled children is poor. i was horrified and disgusted with it. the school is over crowded and under staffed. i have seen instances where two classes were put into one room, children with special needs being inlcuded in these situations. i wouldnt recomen this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a parent