Teachers and faculty really care for the safety and well being of every child here at Leihoku…read moreelementary. Campus is clean and classrooms are conducive learning environments. There are extracurricular activities that are provided for different preferences.

This school is located in our neighborhood it's a small little school of tucked away. Every time I…read moredrop off the kids here everything is so organized they have the car line moving nicely. There's designated areas if you want to park and walk your child to their classrooms. The parking staff is very attentive. Other than picking up the kids and dropping off the kids I'm usually here for any little type of assembly or performance the kids have the only downfall to this school is the parking. For a small school there are lots of parents. The latest activity that I attended here at the school was mayday. Parking was chaotic I went super early to make sure I got a parking spot and walked home. Upon walking back I noticed that the police were there to give tickets. The school however did make an announcement over the PA system about moving or you would be ticketed if parking in any unmarked parking stall. I understand you have to move but for may day I don't understand why the police were there. It was a day to enjoy the kids but at the same time now you have to worry about your car. There was some opening on the field where they should utilize for parking so maybe in the future that should happen.

Beautiful campus and the site of this year's 2nd Lā Kūʻokoʻa Festival…read more Great host and hostess, lots of food vendors and food trucks.... delicious drinks, educational booths, beautiful crafts and fun games for everyone. The music got you dancing and the Hula Halau's showed off their talent. The weather was nice and the sounds of the ocean made this special event of Lā Kūʻokoʻa Festival as special as its message

Personally had terrible experiences with this school. The…read morestaff was very rude and disrespectful toward me. Im an older sister of 3 siblings who attend this school. When I go to pick them up, I get all the attitude because it's not my mother picking them up (my mom does not live with me, I help my dad by picking up kids when it's his turn with custody). After seeing my siblings after months, My siblings had infected open cuts that the nurse was not aware of and apparently didn't care about because the children didn't come and complain about it. One of them is in preschool. And there was a situation where my brother called me from the office to pick him up. When I arrived about 20 min later (there was traffic on the way to nanakuli), the after school program took the longest time and had difficulty finding him and telling me where he was. They took me to various locations around the school & called around, which had me worried about how they keep track of children after school. We eventually came to realization that someone else had picked him up, about 45 min after I arrived. My siblings also tell me about their disciplinary training. And they included how they have to write their teacher an apology letter when they forget their practice sheet for their recorder (flute type instrument). And how my younger sister in preschool gets kicked out of my 4th grade sister's class by the teacher before school hours because she's just not allowed to be in there before school. Parking is hectic, and the turn to go into the school is barely a turn at all, I think they're trying to build a streetlight for the turn. My siblings are also afraid to go to the basketball courts after school, they still have yet to tell me why. They just don't. I added another star because the security guards are actually very nice. But that is about it. Wish I had better experiences. Unfortunately, trying to get the kids transferred out is my only option at this point.

Cute school. Very welcoming. Being the white mom I am and realizing that white students make up 20%…read moreof the population while hawaiian students make up only 15% is kind of sad since this is Hawaii. I think us white people should pack it up and move to the mainland where we belong. Texas here me and my family come!

Went here for work... located in the 'country' on the North side of Oahu. The school is small but…read morepretty cute and the staff is SUPER FRIENDLY! I mean they're way cool and will 'talk story' with you and make you feel like home with them. The kids are really well behaved and respectful too! It's also a blue ribbon school so that's gotta say something!

Front office team, especially Ms. Sherie, have been pleasant and very willing to assist with any…read morequestions I have. Also Want to thank the team that waits with my daughter after school, I appreciate your interactions with her. Your smiles and greeting when I pick her up always uplifts after a long day at a hectic office. Principal Swan is approachable. I enjoy the jokes he tells the kids during morning assembly. Mrs. Adams' welcoming and personable conversations, her sincere presence and infectious smile are missed. The Essentials teachers are inspiring. Mrs. Catala is great. Facilities are clean and presentable. The kids' garden is beautiful! Love the activities that allow parents and families to interact with each other and with staff (book fair, literacy day, Food truck Fridays, etc.). Thank you for making my kid's 2nd grade year inspiring, FUN and memorable for both of us. You rock!

So my son has only been going here for a few weeks now and we have run into quite a few problems…read morewith the health room lady for some reason she really takes the time out of her day to do things like call everyone on my sons "EMERGENCY" contact to ask why he isn't at school and when me or my husband doesn't answer she leaves passively threatening voice mails saying she's going to contact his commanding officer. She calls multiple times a day even when my son isn't at school so I know there is no type of emergency that she would need to contact me about at this point I'm genuinely curious if I need to take legal action or simply report her but in all honesty I've never ran into such a situation in any school I've dealt with. The school itself is great but that lady is definitely not.

So this new location has been here for a couple years now but I remember when it was straight on…read moreFarrington highway but I visited today with this school because this is where summer fun is being held the kids really enjoy the summer fun here .they say the staff is friendly and they even serve lunch which is convenient because I don't have to pack the lunches LOL every Friday they have a field trip where they go somewhere exciting and the kids talk about it for the whole weekend. The kids have been going to this summer for about 2 years and they really enjoying it. Is located in a residential area and the drive-in is a little strange but I think it works for the safety of the kids.

DO NOT!!! I mean DO NOT send your little ones here!!! This school is horrible!! So as soon as you…read moretry to get into the school, there's a long line of cars when I say long I mean extremely long! Which should be normal for school drop offs, but as you get closer you realize it's because the Staff allows people to park in the drop off lane and walk their kids to class!! Need I remind you it literally has one drop off lane cause they have their school buses in the other empty lane.. Which wouldn't be too bad if there wasn't a drop off line a mile along and I'm not exaggerating! And then you look around and they have like 5 public parking which are filled with the staff parking in them!! Majority I take that back most of their teachers are just normal people who walked in and applied who are NOT CERTIFIED teachers, and got the job!! Or they friend works their so that's how they got in!! And half of which are all on social media doing drugs for the world to see!!! They have zero staff presence when you walk on property!! Absolutely no one actually supervising the kids!! And as I'm leaving I found all the staff members a little ways across the street all smoking!! I mean how is it legal for these teachers who supposedly teaching our next generation that it's okay to smoke!! And further more okay to smoke right across of a school!!

A hidden gem in Waianae, Kamaile Academy is a PK-12 Hawaiian-focused, Arts-integrated public…read moreconversion charter school. Although considered a small school serving approximately 900 students, it is currently the largest charter school in the state of Hawaii. It became a charter back in 2009. Known for it's safe environment and academic rigor, the school prepares its haumana for college through a core foundation of cultural values: kuleana, ho'ihi, na'auao pono, laulima, 'imi'ike, and olakino maika'i. It is with these values that the navigators have learned to persevere, overcome challenges, and journey their way to leading successful futures. Because of the strong ohana that is built, embedded and fostered here, the alumni have returned to carry on the traditions that have since been established. Kamaile Academy, "where learning leads to endless opportunities and infinite worth." (school vision statement).

Makaha Elementary School is located in a residential area. I have not attended the school…read morepersonally. I only go to the school during election years. Residents of Makaha would head on over to the school on primary and general election days. Voting takes place in the cafeteria. Residents are able to read the proposed laws poster that is provided on the wall. There's also a listing of voters names. Find your name then you're in the right place. Find a deceased loved ones name then inform the election worker that the individual had passed away and gone to a better place. Stepping inside the cafeteria there are tables set up with election workers. Head to your last name initial line to show identification card and sign in. Proceed to the designated voting booths. Each voting booths are covered with curtains and a pen is provided for the residents. Done filling out the forms...head on over to the exit door to cast the votes. Slip the forms in the machine and the machine will say "Thank You for Voting". Cafeteria itself was very hot. There were few fans turned on to help cool down residents and the election workers. In order to avoid a hot room on voting days...it's best for residents of Makaha to do early voting at Kapolei Hale or other early voting locations. 173/200

5 stars for Mr. Gigi and the farm that's a part of the school. I grew up here and attended this…read moreschool and really loved it. The teachers are awesome and most of them are still there from way back. Love that they integrate teaching about sustainability and Healthy lifestyles through the teachings at the farm. I think students need a balanced and wholesome education and staying in classrooms all day is not the way to do it. I'm not sure about how the kids are being taught nowadays except for the aspect of cultural learning and the farm but I soon will find out and update this review as I will have to search for schools for my own daughter now. But, again 5 stars for mr.gigi and the farm. I learned how to plant seeds and take care of the land since kindergarten.

My daughters have been coming here for 4 years now. They look forward to school every day…read more The small campus is like an extended family. I appreciate how they speak Hawaiian every day in their morning protocol. All the Kumu give a 110%. The principal, Amanda Fung, truly cares about the students and is easy to reach and communicate with. They have after school clubs and my kids have learned how to knit, sew and dance hula. We also love the community events they have like the trunk or treat and spring carnival. We invite our neighbors and family friends to join in on the fun. They also have a great broadcast club where the keiki work with Olelo. I'm very thankful to have this charter school, the only one in central O'ahu, so close to my home. I have four kids and hope my other two can attend when they are in elementary school.

My child has been attending Kamalani Academy for more than a year now and I have to say how…read moregrateful, as a parent, I am to have found this wonderful charter school alternative to Hawaii's Department of Education (DOE). Kamalani has the feel of a private school and their teachers and staff strive to enrich my child's education and development. Led by principal Amanda Fung, the school prides itself on creating opportunities and partnerships in the community designed to benefit our students and staff. Although I live in Kapolei, taking the daily trio to Kamalani Academy it's a small price to pay to make sure my son gets an advantage in his education and his mentality for when he becomes an adult committed to doing good in his community. The pandemic pushed us to explore new education options for a child and we are so grateful to have found this school where individuals work hard to raise up our students in the true spirit of aloha. Mahalo Kamalani Academy and all the staff for everything they have done, where we all continue to work hard for our kids to excel.

People have a lot to say about this school. In consideration to the geographical factors that make…read moreit difficult for residence that live near by and staff controlling traffic flow, i have seen nothing but positivity and happy children. In my Opinion, this is a true community based school. They even have a bench where new students can go to and veteran students will introduce themselves to make new friends. 10+years affiliation with this elementary and I am grateful we live in this district. Staff are attentive and friendly.

Honest Review: Mauka Lani Elementary is by far one of the WORST schools I have experienced (saying…read moreas I am well experienced to other schools). There are other 1 star reviews that I highly agree with.. MOST if not almost all of the staff is rude and not friendly, which is odd because you'd expect an elementary school staff to be more friendly/ bubbly rather than aggressive and demanding. It is one thing for a bad day, but their management/ community is a serious issue. This school needs to have a better and stronger staff, environment, and overall quality. As far as that goes, I highly recon better enforcements and policies.

Teachers are one of the hardest workers you rarely thank…read more My kid attends school here and the teachers really care. I get updates via the seesaw app (available on the apple and google store. Why do I feel like an infomercial? ) I swear teachers never sleep, cause updates are between 10pm and 5am. Thank a teacher cause they help shape the future better then some parents. After reading this, I should attend the upcoming PTA meeting. Weekly as parents, our son get a homework assignment sheets. For us Navy folk, very similar to the POW for homework. There is also a monthly reminder/upcoming events sheet. I like this idea cause it helps me plan for events I would like to attend, in this case the last Ohana Fair. This event is an annual fair held on school grounds. It's a great time for kids and for parents to socialize with other parents. The teachers are out and about but mostly concentrating on running the booth. You don't come here for the food, you come for the stories and smiles. TIP: If you go to the annual Fair, parking is limited. Walk or ride a bike to the place. And if you drive, slow down for the small keikis because we know they like to run out between parked cars. Thank a teacher except the ones that teach CORE math?!?!? They confuse the hell out of me. 2+2=4 people!! Lastly if a teacher is reading this, thank you and stop looking for grammar errors. M

We very much love this school! Faculties at this school provides excellent communication, and…read moreamazing team work to provide families the utmost convenience experience. Although parking lot is one-way, it provides good (and safer) traffic flow and less school congestion. A/C buildings (except cafeteria), ample industrial bike racks in different areas, water fountain with bottle-filling station, all aspects of the school are very clean and well-maintained. I have zero complaints about their education system either. My son hasn't struggled (to the point of exhaustion) and fight me on homework. His teacher is always available to provide extra help should he need it. Lots of field trips allows students to gain knowledge outside of school property and create more fun memories. Very, VERY happy parent here! Mahalo to all faculties of this school for always providing excellency!