I work at this delightful, small, challenging school and also sent my son for grades k-12. The faculty and staff are top notch, the campus is gorgeous, the offerings are many, and the quality of education is excellent. My son was well prepared for college.
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Posted by a teacher on 07/02/08
We had high hopes that Island School would challenge and support our academically gifted daughter. The academics were sound but there was is much inappropriate behavior at this school (among staff and students both) that it distracted from the educational component. My daughter was uncomfortable and
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Posted by a parent on 06/06/08
Island school helped me develop myself intellectually and made a huge effort to ensure that I graduate with a proper education despite challenges that I went through. I also learned subjects that no other school on Kauai is able to offer, including Mandarin Chinese. If your child is an advanced learner
... Read more this is a great school to get them to fully apply themselves. My brother is very advanced in Math and got as high as Statistics! Island school offers challenging courses that prepare students for the real world. On the other hand if your child wants to be in marching band or football, or would be better off with a lot of people to chose from to make friends than public school would be better because as a private school, this school is relatively small, although it is constantly growing in numbers. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/02/08
I am a parent of a former student. I would advise families considering Island School to do some careful in-depth research before enrolling their child. Our experience in the elementary was fine but there are some real problems at the middle and high school level, particularly in the science dept.
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Posted by a parent on 12/07/07
As a former student and graduate of Island School I can honestly admit that the faults of the school are easily outweighed by the quality of student it produces. My classmates and I attend colleges where we find ourselves at the top of the class due to the competitve edge given to us from a small school
... Read more in the middle of the kane field. The staff at Island School always took the extra effort to make sure to teach not only knowledge but wisdom. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/11/07
My son went to Island School for three years and then transferred to public school. Overall I would consider the education at Island School poor at best. I actually found that the local public schools were superior in their teacher quality, academic programs and willingness to provide needed assistance
... Read more in all areas. The bathrooms are filthy and without mirrors despite complaints. Teacher quality is below average especially in the area of math and science. The overall facilities are in a constant state of disrepair and dirty. The state testing results are embarrasing for this school to display as they have been on a steady decline and well below the state averages. I have read the other 'postive' comments about this school in total disbelief. I would rate this school a negative 5 stars! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/24/07
Every year at Island School,my children get stronger and stronger.
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Posted by a parent on 09/05/06
This school is truly dedicated to raising intelligent and caring children. My son is doing great and the school has been extremely helpful in dealing with any issues that have come up.
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Lihue schools — Island School is located at 3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue HI 96766. 3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy is in the 96766 ZIP code in Lihue, HI Island School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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