Waikoloa Elementary School

It is obvious to me a parent, that the one star comment below is from a parent that has spent little time getting to know the staff, teachers, and the resources available at this school. Waikoloa does an outstanding job with what they have to work with. It is a school that requires a lot of parent involvement both at school and at home, which is what kids need the most today. I suppose if you are a parent that does not have the time for this and can afford the babysitting private or charter school is best for your child. I guarantee you I have never met the parent below at a PTSA meeting. By the way $1500 a month for home schooling is a great 2nd income isn't it?
--Submitted by a parent

If you want to know how bad this school really is, simply ask the support staff where they send their children to school. They will tell you that after working here they have either decided to home-school, or they send their children to WHEA charter school or they pay for them to go to Parker private school. Ask to see the turnover for support staff. Talk to parents with children in the middle school. And finally take the brochures from the office and ask the teachers about them. They not only have no idea that their teaching contracts require them to provide the services described, they often misunderstand them completely. Google Comprehensive Student Support System (CSSS) and ask the administration what systems they have in place - by law they must have - and I guarantee you will get an easy to recognize smoke screen. My advice? If your children are in third grade or above - do not send them here. Not only will they lack an education, they will be exposed inappropriate behavior and language by adults and other students.
--Submitted by a parent

It seems like a lot of reviews come from people who work at this school. As a parent of a child who has attended this school, as well as school in the mainland I have a much different perspective. While there is a high level of parent involvement, the staff itself is lacking and in my experience-unfriendly. It should be noted that this school has not made the AYP for five consecutive years now, and is planned for restructuring. I can see why. My child, after moving to the mainland made leaps and bounds socially and academically in another school after struggling at Waikoloa. I knew many families that removed their children from Waikoloa Elementary and put them in private schools or home schooled instead. If these alternatives are not viable options for your family, I guess it's as good a school as any in the area.
--Submitted by a parent

Waikoloa is a wonderful school in a caring community
--Submitted by a teacher

We have grade level teams that work together to best support the students. We have teachers and staff that are willing to help each other out when in need.
--Submitted by a parent

Great library, awesome kids, wonderful place to work!

I love the campus, the administration is the best, the teachers and staff are my collaborative friends, the students are friendly and respectful, the parents are a tremendous help to our school, and the community is adorable. I have my favorites, but I love 'em all!
--Submitted by a parent

Waikoloa Elementary & Middle school provides my children with a top notch learning environment, support for their early education, and fun activities to keep them excited about learning. We love Waikoloa School!
--Submitted by a parent

I enjoy the team work and dedication of all the teachers and staff, as well as students, of this wonderful school.
--Submitted by a teacher

We have been very blessed with the special services Waikoloa School provides. I give them lots of credit for the outstanding develop of my children.
--Submitted by a parent