I love Wola. I have a son there and he loves going. He is always talking about his teacher and classmates. I love the fact that my child is in a Christian environment where he is loved and learning to love others. He blesses his food before he eats and sometimes reminds ME to pray before bedtime!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
I love the culture & environment at WOLA. I receive support & daily encouragement from my co-laborers. I have taught at public & private Christian schools. I have never been so happy than at WOLA. In all my 7 years as a teacher, I have grown, matured, become better in the aptitude I was given because
... Read more of the God factor that is truly evident in this school. My passion for educating the future of this world is ignited more & more every year as I continue to see students of great character, academics, creativity, drive, & ambition being produced & trained at WOLA. It's not a perfect school as none is to be found. I do know that I & the rest of the teachers always do the best in what we place our hands & minds to do. Teachers are also availing themselves during lunch breaks or after school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/01/09
Word of Life Academy Staff is what makes this School the best. They care about your children as if they were there own. I would recommend this school and give it 5 stars.
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Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
My child is currently attending WOLA. Her 5th year at WOLA. She loves waking up to go to school & she comes home loving school even more, sharing all that she did...even when she gets corrected. She couldn't be at a better place with loving teachers who teach her, guide her, and encourage to be the best
... Read more she can be. I love checking Powerschool to see her up-to-date grades via internet. Her teachers are organized and detailed. I know what's going on and I'm in the loop. I love the BJU & Abeka curriculum. Her computer teacher has them blogging and creating newsletters since Grade 2. Extended care staff are fun & loving too. It's a great environment where I seen my daughter grow, mature, & build character. It's easier to fix a broken child than a broken adult. I'm keeping my child at WOLA until she graduates high school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
I attended this school for the most part of my life. Since elem. to graduation. When it comes to academics. Elem. and middle school= alright HS= Horrible. Not college prep at all. Honestly a public school is more college prep than this school. My cousin who attends public school is doing 10x's more than
... Read more i ever did at wola at her age. If you want to send your kid(s) to a small private school there are tons out there that'll be worth your time and MONEY. O and DON'T expect confidentiality from the staff if you go to them wanting some guidance and a shoulder to cry on be aware... soon others will know your business. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/02/09
The administration at WOLA is terrible. The Christian environment is good, but the school is not equipped for college prep and you pay high tuition for public school teaching. Do NOT waste your money - until the admin gets their act together. The principal and vice principal are unprofessional and
... Read more need to be trained accordingly. You would do better and save money by sending your child to a good school like Moanalua HS or Ma'e Ma'e Elem. School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/09
My daughter (Lauren E. Nelsen) went through HS there. She has now completed 3 years at Christ For the Nations Institute with a Seminary degree & Music Technology and is now in Dallas Baptist Univrsity finishing her degree in Teaching (Music). WOL Academy helped prepare her for this journey. We were
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
I had one child in the K4 class and another in the 2nd grade class. I was very pleased with everything from drop off in the mornings to pick ups in the afternoon. Staff and Teachers are very hands-on and give each student the attention they deserve. the school is still young, however it is growing every
... Read more year and getting better and better. WOLA provides a very positive and Christian Word-based environment, with an excellent athletic and technology dept. I highly recommend this school to parents who are looking to send their children to a great Christian School where they actually practice the Word of God in their everyday activities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
I was a student at Word of Life Academy. The school had a great Christian environment and I learned a lot about life decisions and about the Word. I just think the curriculum there needs work. I left the school because the work was not challenging and there was no college prep. It is a great church and
... Read more I do miss the Christian environment, but the school needs a lot of work. That's my personal opinion. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/23/09
I am a parent and was looking for a Christian school to send my children to. I was not pleased with the science department. The facility/building is not equipped with proper functioning equipment (fume hoods/eye wash/sinks etc.). Science like technology is hands on and this facility was unacceptable
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Honolulu schools — Word Of Life Academy is located at 550 Queen St, Honolulu HI 96813. 550 Queen St is in the Ala Moana - Kakaako neighborhood and 96813 ZIP code in Honolulu, HI Word Of Life Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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