Kailua Elementary is about family, or Ohana. Our goal is to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. After all, each of us plays a significant role in shaping our children's love for learning. Kailua Elementary has multi-talented teachers, who make a unique connection with students through
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
As a parent and a PTSA board member, I couldn't want anything more from a school. The principle and her staff are a cohesive unit that work very hard for each and every child at the school. They all believe that children should have a well rounded education that includes Art, Music, and Physical Education.
... Read more KES provides a quality program in each of these subjects areas. Our PTSA board is very strong and full of positive energy. Yes, money was stolen last year but has all been repaid by the accused. We are looking forward, not back and we welcome all who have opinions about what we are doing to volunteer their time and effort to help us make KES an even better school than it already is. Remember, the P in PTSA stands for Parents and we need your help. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/09
Kailua Elementary is an exceptional school in many ways, especially in the lower grades. I love the children and have found many excellent teachers and administrators. If you think private education is the only option for your kids, I challenge you to give this school a second look.
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/09
Kailua Elementary will always be my home. It's where I grews up! Now, my children go to this school and they love it so much as well. I am really sad to hear what has been happening with the PTSA President and I am really ashamed of what she did, epsecially to her child tht still attends the school.
... Read more I too, really hope that the New PTSA Board Members are more cautious of how many hands are in the pot...and I hope this doesn't happen again, because you are stealing from your chilod and our children who work so hard to have special events and to raise money for their school.... Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
I love this school and think that its one of the best schools on the windward side. All of my children attended this school and my youngest child recently started school this year. I was very sad to see the news letter about their PTSA situation and funds. I would have hope to read something more positive
... Read more instead of disappointment. I hope that this years new board members live up to at least the fun fair for this year. The last three years the schools fun fair has really improved, which to include alot more community involvement. My children and fellow workers actually look forward to this event every year. I hope that the new PTSA board members can still make this event possible. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/08
i can't explain how happy we are that our son goes to this school... very famly oriented and i like that!!
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/08
I'm very happy with the academics at this school. We moved here 4 months ago from Virginia and put our children in a private school. We were shocked at how little time was spent in the core subjects that matter, and after 3 months pulled them out and sent them to the local public schools, one of which
... Read more is Kailua Elem. We have found that the curriculum here is the same as the one we left in Virginia, the staff is friendly and supportive, and my daughter is happy and doing well in school. They are spending the appropriate amount of time on core subjects, and I can now stop worrying about what will happen when we return to the mainland in 3 years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/07
KES is a great school, and it just keeps on getting better! I should know! I've been here since Pre-k and the first day I walked into the classroom, there were smiling faces, as the teacher greeted me. I felt so welcome. There are TONS of opportunities! We have student programs like, JPO, Student council,
... Read more flagsquad, library aid, and the newly added recess club. With the castle grant our school just received, we are able to hire professionals to teach us kids how to paint and such. BUT THAT'S NOT IT! This is part of community service! We are giving our fellow community our hard working art projects. KES is full of hard working students, a great staff, and new KS right around the corner, you just can't help loving KES. So maybe we don't have the 'best' test scores. But it doesn't mean we're not a great school! Read less
Posted by a student on 02/03/07
Kailua Elementary is a great, family oriented school. Parent involvement is getting better. The school has many opportunities for involvement of all kinds! Many parents volunteer after school to teach a craft, music, and dancing to classes of about 15 students. I get a phone call from my children's teacher
... Read more if they are behind on somthing or acting up. I was so impressed with the school that I took my oldest child out of [another school] and transferred her to Kailua. We absolutely love this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/07
This is the first year my son is attending Kailua Elementary School. So far nothing impressed me about this school. this is my overall feelings about this school. Benjamin Parker was alot more advanced then kailua alot more friendly and alot more information about the child and how they do in class,
... Read more kailua is not interested in letting parents know how the child is doing in class, i have a couple issues about this school and i feel it should be known because then maybe they can change a few things to make it better. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Student enrollment:
366
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
25
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Emotionally Challenged, Gifted Students, Hearing Specialists, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Kailua schools — Kailua Elementary School is located at 315 Kuulei Rd, Kailua HI 96734. 315 Kuulei Rd is in the 96734 ZIP code in Kailua, HI The school district for Kailua Elementary School is the Windward Oahu School District. Kailua Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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