I have 3 boys that have attended this school for the last 3 years. Every Teacher has been great. They hold high standards while caring for each kid individually.
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/09
My 5th grader came here in October of her 3rd grade year. I also have a daughter in Kindergarten. I was very nervous about the school. Before coming here you hear the worst things about the education in Hawaii. I can tell you that Wheeler has an amazing staff. My daughters are comfortable there and
... Read more both are doing well with their education and the social skills they are learning. The teachers are always willing to give the extra time and attention. I feel that the parents that have complaints are usually the ones that do not take the time to actually realize what is going on with their kids. I have never had any issue that has not been immediately resolved by a staff member. Their education, safety, and comfort is ALWAYS first with each person at Wheeler. We will all be sad when they have to leave this great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/08
My daughter is in 1st grade there, this school has done great things to help us with her. I loved her teacher last year, and I'm still getting to know her teacher this year, but I can say that I think this school is great! They go above and beyond when trying to make sure your child gets the best education
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Posted by a parent on 08/09/08
Teachers seem nice, curriculum does seem to be on the weaker side. YOU MUST MONITOR YOUR CHILDS PROGRESS, teachers wont' come to you until conference time. Uniform shirts great idea,clean-ish campus, very clean classroom. Playground'blacktop' means they can jump rope or baskball,my child does neither
... Read more so hates 2nd recess. Many unique problems effect the school do to the student make-up. Both elem. & middle schools will listen to your concerns, seem agreeable.. but action is another ballpark. GO OVER HOMEWORK WITH KID, listen to how they are doing. YOU must help them where the school lacks here.I'm confident with some outside workbooks,parents on the ball & vocal, children who have someone to talk to when there are problems. Children can succeed here. The school also does a great job of teaching: respect,authority,citizenship and a few other charactor traits. They also just implemented a new garden.. children are excited. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/07
I have mixed feelings about this school. I am very happy with the teachers my children have received, however feel that the curriculum is poor. My 5th grader does not write in cursive at all. The grading system is hard to follow and teachers notify too late that children are not doing well. I worked
... Read more at the school to keep a close eye on the situations going on. This is a decent school for this Island. The principle is hardly ever around however the vice principal is very involved and will not let anything slide. Good job to the vice principal! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/07
my daughter has been very lucky and has had two of the most amazing teachers ever, however there are other teachers that i think are doing a poor job. its really just the luck of the draw.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/06
My child went to this school for kindergarten and her and we I both had a wonderful school year. They also offer summer school even tho it is a year round school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/05
My children have attended Wheeler for the past 3 years and we have been disappointed with many things. First of all, every time I have given ideas of things they could improve on, the administration usually agrees with me but doesn't implement the idea. Also, I have complained about a couple of teachers
... Read more who yell at the kids in their classroom on a consistent basis but nothing has been done to stop them from doing it. I feel that the academics is mostly for the below average child and the above average children are not being challenged.Most importantly, parents have offered to volunteer in the classroom but most of the teachers do not want them in the classroom. Overall, I feel that the faculty doesn't understand families in the military and it should be made into a DODD's school, with only military children allowed to attend. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/05
My daughter has attended Wheeler Elementary for 3 years now and despite hearing not so great things about Hawaii Schools I was pleasently suprised! I have loved each and every one of my daughter's teachers. They have each been wonderful, loving and attentive to all of her needs. The school has been
... Read more wonderfully supportive of the military community especially families like mine who have spouses in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are after school tutoring programs currently available, and unlike other local elementary schools, Wheeler has programs like PE, Music, etc as well as intramural sport programs like Flag Football and Basketball. The principal and vice principal are fabulous as well as the support staff! As for the downsides, unfortunately class sizes are large, there could be better access to computers and technology in my opinion and parent involvment is dismal! I would give Wheeler Elementary an overal grade of B+! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/05
i have honestly never seen such a poor school system as in this school. my son enterd this school in kindergarten not knowing much english as it is our second languege his teacher has not done much to help is very unprofessional consistently complains about a 4 -5 yr old kids actions, safety is also
... Read more an issue school is not enclosed at all times childern go to recess alone ...well my list could go on and on basically i am very disappointed i have 5 yrs left in hawaii and i honestly hope he will not have to attend this school for the rest of our time here. Read less
School Profile for Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
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HSA* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Central Oahu School District
Hawaii
* 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:
631
Students per teacher:
37
Full-time teachers:
17
Number of classrooms:
42
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Physically Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists, Visually Impaired Specialists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Math
Statistics
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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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.
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Wahiawa schools — Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is located at 1 Wheeler Aaf, Wahiawa HI 96786. 1 Wheeler Aaf is in the 96786 ZIP code in Wahiawa, HI The school district for Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is the Central Oahu School District. Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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