Hale Kula is an okay school if you cant afford private. My kids have been going there for three years and it bothers me that their academics are not across the board. One teacher will teach well and give their students tons of productive homework, and another in the same grade will not. No homework or
... Read more anything. I had a friend and her son was in the same grade just in another class. He was in first grade and couldn't spell....at all. the teacher never sent home spelling homework. While the teacher we had did send home lots of homework. It's not consistant throughout. They are over crowded and have way too many field trips and programs and they need more learning. Now that we have these furlough days, we are getting less time in the classroom. Over all, I would try to move to Mililani where the schools are great. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
Hale Kula rates high - an army base school in Hawaii that holds terrific positive caring as well as excellent performance - all despite the remote location in the middle of the Pacific. They are supporting each other on this active army base and would thrive with the compassionate receiving of these
... Read more funds. The children of our army soldier families are greatly deserving recipients. Aloha!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Hale Kula Elementary School is a great place to learn. I am a student and I have enjoyed being here. We have been here for almost three years and there is a lot of pride in our school. My teacher helps us learn and she makes it fun. I am in 4th grade. The school has lots of activities that you can do
... Read more after school with your parents. I like that the teachers help us understand our homework and our classwork. I can ask questions when I don't understand things. The teachers always helps. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/24/09
The school is really clean and has pictures on the buildings to help you know where to go. It has really nice teachers and if you are struggling there is someone to help you. Field trips are fun. I learn a lot here.
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Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
This school is horrilbe!! Most parents currently share the same concerns, our children are not learning. The teachers are giving out busy work and not challenging the students. They entire school shares 2 small playgrounds. The lower grade levels watch TV daily.
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Posted by a parent on 12/08/08
My kids have been attending Hale Kula for two years now. We have had nothing, but good experiences with teachers, parents, and staff. The more you are devoted to your childs education the better experience you will have thus increasing your childs self-esteem!!! My suggestion is to keep communication
... Read more open with teachers and staff members!! Yes, the student ratio is high this year, but the administration seems to be doing what they can in order to support this issue. The ladies in the PTO are very friendly. They work hard to help raise money in order to support the school. They were open to my suggestions earlier in the year and I have seen them work hard in order to support the students, staff, and families! All staff and faculty members work hard in order to provide a positive atmosphere for the children. I would recommend this school to others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/08
This school is over crowded. There is bullying going on and nothing productive being done to deter or stop the bullying. There is a lot of yelling in the class rooms and a lack of control over students. The principal is not accomodating. She listens like a teenager 'in one ear and out the other'.
... Read more There are not enough playground equipment for the children. Fortunatley there are a few good teachers at this school but you have to be lucky to get one....good luck. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/30/08
The principal at this school is horrible. she often disregards the needs of students with disabilities or special needs if she feels like her position of authority is in danger. i know because i have a child who has special needs. also their program for disabled children is poor. i was horrified and
... Read more disgusted with it. the school is over crowded and under staffed. i have seen instances where two classes were put into one room, children with special needs being inlcuded in these situations. i wouldnt recomen this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/08
I have one child at this school. This is by far the worst school any of my 4 kids have attended. The teachers do not encourage students,they yell at them and put themdown on a consistant basis. You are not allowed in the classroom onsurprise inspections (which I have done with all the kids) They
... Read more want to make sure you get permission to do so. No PE/Music/Sports?Art. Also very outdated Language Arts and reading program (which educators say doesnt teach comprehension just the ability to do well on a test. They teachers and staff are ignorant and lazy. All they do is fund raising. The PTO is a group of immature women, who will call you a bad parent if you do not 'join' their organization. All they teach is the HAwaii Assesment Test, and nothing more. I really feel bad for the kids, asthey are theonesto suffer. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/27/08
Hale Kula is a great school! They are really accommdated my children esp my youngest who is require extra attention. I have really bonded with the teachers there, they are wonderful. The principal is visible on campus as well as the vice principal. They are very serious about education, safety and
... Read more inspiring the children that attends Hale Kula. If you are new to the island and have reservation about the school. Hale Kula is great, I became involved with my kids and their education. I learn the parents and teachers have to become a team to make your childs education a success. I praise Hale Kula and the staff for all they do! The secretaries are great too..... 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:
624
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
42
Number of classrooms:
44
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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English as Second Language
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Wahiawa schools — Hale Kula Elementary School is located at Waianae & Ayers Ave, Wahiawa HI 96786. Waianae & Ayers Ave is in the 96786 ZIP code in Wahiawa, HI The school district for Hale Kula Elementary School is the Central Oahu School District. Hale Kula Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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