The curriculum was good. However, my daughter had a really tough time socially with the local children. The class sizes were the biggest we've ever experienced. Academically, she did fine but the social issues were very painful for everyone involved.
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Posted by a parent on 11/12/08
I miss this school. It open a lot of doors not just in religious views, but being open in general. It offered more than I expected, now that I think about it.
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Posted by a other on 10/29/08
I have 2 children who have attended St. Michael's School. They both absolutely love SMS. The curiculum is intense and challenges students in all grades. The preschool program is top notch. My daughter went from only occasionally recognizing the ABC's to recognizing all letters, writing all letters, numbers
... Read more up to 30, etc in 1 year. I disagree with the reviewer discussing learning disabilities. Not all private schools are equipped to handle special education, it depends upon the child, the extent of the learning disability, and type of disability. SMS has been very open to having my child with special needs. His teachers have been open to my suggestions of techniques that work best for him. We have not had any problems with the other students, teachers, or administrators in regards to him. SMS has extras that other schools in area do not: bus to Wahiawa/post, aftercare, field trips, & very affordable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/08
My child attended St Michaels preschool at 2 yrs of age, the cirriculum, I thought it was a bit extreme or too challenging for any 2,3,or 4 yr old. But I was truly amazed at how quickly she grasped everything. I am proud to say she finished Kindergarten at 5 with 1st honors. Koodos to St Michaels and
... Read more staff for an exceptional learning experience for my daugther and I. We are sad to leave, but thats the life of a military family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/17/08
i think st. micahael's shouls be rated as a five because my child has enjoyed going to a catholic school and she learned how to stand up for herself when public schools make fun of her. she wants to now continue her catholic education. everyone here was her friend.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/08
This school has a strong religious program, however, they are not as helpful with children who have learning disabilities.
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Waialua schools — St Michael School is located at 67-340 Haona St, Waialua HI 96791. 67-340 Haona St is in the 96791 ZIP code in Waialua, HI The school district for St Michael School is the Diocese Of Honolulu Education Office. St Michael School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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