#ThankYouThursday…read more Seriously! Thank you to all the teachers who are dedicated to the educational endeavours of the students. Special thanks to 4th grade teachers Ms. DeSa and Mr. Manuel. We all know how difficult these past 8(?!) months have been but, these teachers show no sign of falter. EVERY.SINGLE.MORNING they are promptly online and actively engaging with students who have had to readjust to the new form of schooling. Some mornings when I am out walking, I even see their cars on campus. Knowing they probably have their own children to attend too and still manage the learning of multiple students is impressive and worth recognition! Even their communication with parents is consistent. Every time I have had to contact them, they respond promptly and in a timely manner. If something is going on at the school that requires parents' attention, they will send out a flyer or email with the details. Thank you, teachers! Your efforts don't go unnoticed!!

Too much students here for a new school! Should have built…read moreit bigger, considering the big empty space behind the school property!

Our kids were homeschooled up until January this year, when we decided to put them into Ho'ala…read moreSchool in Wahiawa, HI. They are a private school (only K-8th), but I have found that their tuition is lower compared to others on the island. They also give a military discount. As someone who has worked in education, I was very skeptical about the school. But our kids have been happy- they want to be in school, and that means everything to me. They are a microschool, so they combine classes (which is what I was mainly skeptical of). But I have seen that the kids all work well together, and the teachers are super organized in helping students at their level. So, if you are considering transitioning from homeschool to a traditional school (or just wanting a school that focuses on the whole child) - consider Ho'ala.

Adorable little school that has been amazing for our girls!…read more Though Hoala doesn't look like much on the outside, the inside is full of color and character! The teachers truly care about their students, and our daughters have flourished! I'm SO happy we decided to try Hoala when we PCSed here!

My 3 year old is in special education preschool here. This school has made a HUGE difference in…read moreour lives. Because of them, my Autistic daughter says "I love you, Mommy" Because of them, I have the tools to help navigate life with Autism. Mrs Castro is the most amazing, dedicated teacher I could ever wish for. She takes every concern seriously, she adores each of the children and she's a problem solver. Mr. Muh, the principal, seems every bit as invested in his students. He never fails to ask after my daughter by name when he sees me in the halls. This school is amazing.

Great school! Staff is amazing! Teachers are great... Mr…read more Muh ( principal) is great...Miss Jen (nurse),front office, Sgt. Rainbow , Miss Pat (JPO), Miss T (gym and sports) Miss Padilla (student council)...and honestly everyone is just amazing! This school has a whole staff dedicated to making sure that students are given every opportunity to showcase their full potential. There are so many great programs that they have for the students, from sports to parent involvement activities... my daughter absolutely loves going to school each day! She has not only gained great knowledge but also a great sense of self pride! The school received the national blue ribbon award, that should speak volumes on how amazing this school is!!

ARA does a great job of preparing and developing talented young students for college and the…read moreperforming arts. The classroom ratio is ideal and the academy feels like an extended family. What you may miss from a large school/student body is made up for in program quality and personal interactions. Enough cannot be said about the student performances, staff and swim team. With time I only hope the developing campus presents a more polished and 'clean' appearance to reflect all of the great things happening inside the classrooms and studios.

We love this school! We now have three children attending ARA in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. Our…read moreyoungest started four years ago and what a difference a great school makes! We were attracted to this school for these reasons: *100% of the high school graduates received scholarships to colleges. Mostly for academics and swim. *Smaller classroom sizes - to give each child the attention they may need *Longer school hours - we're both working parents and don't need to deal with the stress of after school care * No homework- this is what the longer school days are for and because quality family time is so important after a long day at school/work *Performing arts - starts from kindergarten to work on their confidence, self esteem and public speaking skills *Dedicated and passionate teachers and staff- positive teachers makes for positive early imprinting *Amazing swim program and it just goes on and on! All three of our children are thriving academically and socially. They are all very active on the competitive swim team, hula, ballet, martial arts and voice lessons, all offered at school! I grew up attending a school with about 25-30 students in a classroom so I know what it's like, and I didn't like it. The smaller class sizes is the perfect fit for what we're looking for. A more customizable education tailored for each child's potential. Seeing how much talent has been produced from this small school makes me hold ARA up on a pedestal. We want to give our kids the best opportunity and ARA offers all we can ask for. If you are considering this school for your child, I recommend giving them a call. We're so happy we did!

Over the past year, I have observed what I believe to be a significant decline in the school's…read moreleadership, culture, and overall educational environment. My family has become increasingly concerned about what appears to be unequal treatment of students. In our experience, children of faculty members seem to receive preferential treatment in certain areas, including participation in sports, access to elective opportunities, and disciplinary matters. Additionally, the school's Board of Trustees appears to include several faculty members whose children attend the school, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the lack of independent oversight. Information regarding board membership is not readily available on the school's website, making it difficult for families to understand the school's governance structure. As tuition-paying families, we expect a system that is fair, transparent, and accountable to all students equally. When faculty members report to administrators, administrators report to a board that includes faculty members, and many decision-makers have children enrolled at the school, it raises legitimate concerns regarding checks and balances. We have also witnessed significant turnover among experienced teachers. Many highly qualified educators have left and have been replaced by individuals with limited or no formal teaching experience. In our opinion, this has negatively affected classroom management and student learning. There have been reports from students that, at times, they were discouraged from using the restroom or drinking water during class. Students have also received demerits for accidental incidents, such as knocking over a water bottle, with such accidents being treated as intentional disruptions. My own child has experienced disciplinary actions that I believe were unfair. On one occasion, I received an email stating that my child was removed from class because he was "smirking," resulting in lost instructional time and an inability to complete class assignments. On another occasion, he was required to handwrite a study guide that had originally been distributed while he was absent. I have also received several emails from school administration accusing my child of serious misconduct and stating that he showed no remorse for his actions. In at least one instance, after reviewing the school's surveillance footage, I found that the circumstances described to me were inconsistent with what was shown on the video. Every parent deserves confidence that their child will be treated fairly, that disciplinary decisions will be based on facts, and that school leadership will operate with transparency, professionalism, and accountability. Unfortunately, our experience has led us to question whether those standards are currently being met.

This school is a great resource for educating the keiki in our community. I have many friends who…read morehave educated the children at TLS, all with great results. Great faculty and administration.

Came here for a monthly meeting. Cute little school that is located next to Tamashiro Market. They…read morehave little bit of parking in front of the school, but if you go in towards the back, there is a lot of parking in the grassy area. The staff at the school are friendly. The school is also well kept.

I volunteered here today and I must say, this school really made me believe that it's the teacher…read morethat makes or breaks the students' classroom behavior. My partner and I volunteered in 4 classrooms. 2 classes were well behaved and listened well, where as the other 2 classes had a very difficult time settling down and paying attention. Yelp 365 Challenge #58/365

Our son has been attending Corvid Academy since 4th Grade. He came from another private school in…read moreKapolei which he attended from Pre-K. He was immediately tested for his grade level in all subjects. His test scores in Math showed that he was below the National average for his age and grade level. This is something that we already new, since his Math skills were very poor. The first year at Corvid was a struggle because he needed to catch up to his grade level and stay current with all other subjects. He finished the year not only testing at his grade level for Math, but excelling and surpassing his grade level in other subjects. Our son is now a High School Junior at Corvid Academy. He is on his way to graduating next year! Not only has he been able to excel in his studies, he also has the opportunity to gain public speaking, power point presentations and teaching skills. The highlight of his experience at Corvid Academy has been his participation in the amazing yearly Theater Productions. Through the direction of Ms. Shannon Sofa, Corvid Academy has put on spectacular full production musical plays such as "West Side Story". Our son has played major roles in "Grease" and "Disney". They students are now working on the biggest production yet...."Newsies"! I would have never thought that our son would act, sing and dance,be on a big stage, and learn backstage production! Performing has become his passion! We are very happy with Corvid Academy. We are grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Sofa for creating this amazing school. They and their staff, truly care about all of their students!

I'm a personal alumni of Corvid Academy, and all I can really say is that I honestly miss the…read moreschool. This school has impacted me on not only my school life but personal life. Being placed in that school was probably the best thing that my parents could have done for me. I'm not gonna lie and say that going to that school was a perfect experience, because it wasn't. When I first started, I was supposed to be placed in 5th grade, but due to low testing scores was placed a year back. I had a terrible problem with math first coming Corvid. I was a 4th grader who couldn't do simple subtraction, but through numerous one-on-one time with Mr. Johnathan (a teacher at the time) and Mrs. Sofa, I eventually got the hang of it. They took my strength, reading comprehension, and wrote out instructions on how to do it for me to read it and I got it! They then began to do this for each of my math difficulties. I stayed there for the rest of my grades and slowly but surely got caught back up. It was not easy, there were times when I fell behind and thought that I should just give up, but I can guarantee tell you that the teachers do NOT give up on you. No matter how difficult you may be. There were times where I wasn't a good student and I did some things, but they never turned their back on me. Mrs. Sofa cares so much about her students and she wants to see each and every one succeed, even hard-headed students like myself. I believe that I was a junior in High school when Mrs. Sofa and I had a personal talk about what I should do after High School. She suggested that since I wasn't as strong in Math, that I should become an English teacher. She was always telling me how good I was with my English skills and comprehension, so I really took that to heart. She was not the only one who really made an impact on me. Mrs. Shannon also did. She's like a big sister (or even a mom) to me. She's always be there for me to talk to when I felt like I couldn't talk to anyone. She was always there to make sure that I was on track to graduating and when I fell behind she made sure to get me caught up. She made countless schedules and made sure I kept up with them and helped me with the hard lessons. She's also the very one who brought musical theater into my life. She really believed in me and cast me as "Anita" in the production of "West Side Story", "Rizzo" in "Grease", and even the lead of Peter Pan in "Disney Enchanted Dreams." She worked constantly with me on each role. From rolling my r's to becoming more young-boy-like, she was there constantly helping me to perfect my singing and acting. Then there was also Ms. Mary, she's the High School TA, I have to give her props. She's always their making sure we know what we have to be on, and she's always updating our weekly lists so that we don't get behind. Even if we do get behind, she's always there to help make a list to get us back on track. She's aIso an amazing confidant to talk to. I've had a lot of talks and vents with her, and she gives amazing advice that I always take to heart. I will forever be grateful for everything that Corvid has done for me and I will never forget the memories that I made here. I'm currently at Leeward Community College and getting my associates in Secondary Teaching. I hope to transfer to a 4-year-college after my 2 years. I sometimes come by to help out with the kids to get volunteer hours for a college class, and I hope to do more in the future. I like to think of it as giving back to the school for all those years. I don't think I could ever really leave the school, the teachers and faculty have really become like family to me. I credit where I am today to Corvid Academy.

This is an awesome elementary school for grades junior K thru the 5th grade…read more One of the first high tech schools in Mililani. Yes, they use iPads too!! Very clean, well organized and the staff from teachers, custodians, educational assistants & administrative operations, do an excellent job in making this school a blue ribbon school. Every morning & afternoon, various staff help to load & unload the children in & out of the vehicles at drop off & pick up. Organized and so much safer for everyone! The curriculum more than meets the standard, in fact it surpasses it. With having had experience at the rival school, Momilani Elem. in Pearl City, I feel that Mililani Mauka is better prepared to teach all children, wether your child excels or is the average child. You don't sense favoritism or prejudice. Everyone is treated equally. And each staff member involved with your child is attentive and caring towards them and their needs. I can go on and on, but I'll stop here. This is a top school and my children are happy here and are proud to attend this school!!

Okay. I gave them a chance but this is getting out of hand. I don't know about other parents but…read morethis is not okay for me. When a kid makes a mistake, I understand that you should do something to punish them but stop kids from having snacks and make a kid lay their heads on the table while everyone eats is not okay. One of the teachers seem like she doesn't like my kid and it's obvious.