10-30-2006, 07:41 PM
The problem with a lack of teachers and subs working overtime was going on 5 years ago when I moved here.So from what Carey says its still a problem.
Another problem is the curriculum is so far behind the schools in the mainland.I'd say at least a few years.Private schools are expensive @ 5k a year so you'll have to figure that into your budget,Charter schools all seem to have waiting lists.There are a few good schools in Hilo and I'm told there may be ways to get your child into them if you don't live in the district.But you'll have to provide your own transportation (with the private schools too).Search on "reasons to leave hawaii" thread there is some info on schools etc...
If you have not bought anything yet you may want to look into Hilo RE some pluses
better schools
property values will hold better
less commute time (rush hour could take 45mins and longer from Puna areas with no immediate relief in site)
The www.hawaiitribune-herald.com is doing a 3 day article on east hi schools I think sun,mon,tues.
Also Pahoa schools are failing schools and risk loosing lots federal funding under GWB's new program to keep the poor suppressed even more.So you may want to look into that if you are considering Pahoa public schools.
On another note Keaau Middle school is a horrible place, the teachers will even tell you to send your child some place else.Lots of folks use an alternate school for 6th,7th and 8th grade then send the kids to Keaau high.
Sorry this seems so daunting but there are options.
Hey Carey are you ready for trick or treaters
Your neighborhood is the place to go!
Edited by - punamom on 10/31/2006 00:07:17
Another problem is the curriculum is so far behind the schools in the mainland.I'd say at least a few years.Private schools are expensive @ 5k a year so you'll have to figure that into your budget,Charter schools all seem to have waiting lists.There are a few good schools in Hilo and I'm told there may be ways to get your child into them if you don't live in the district.But you'll have to provide your own transportation (with the private schools too).Search on "reasons to leave hawaii" thread there is some info on schools etc...
If you have not bought anything yet you may want to look into Hilo RE some pluses
better schools
property values will hold better
less commute time (rush hour could take 45mins and longer from Puna areas with no immediate relief in site)
The www.hawaiitribune-herald.com is doing a 3 day article on east hi schools I think sun,mon,tues.
Also Pahoa schools are failing schools and risk loosing lots federal funding under GWB's new program to keep the poor suppressed even more.So you may want to look into that if you are considering Pahoa public schools.
On another note Keaau Middle school is a horrible place, the teachers will even tell you to send your child some place else.Lots of folks use an alternate school for 6th,7th and 8th grade then send the kids to Keaau high.
Sorry this seems so daunting but there are options.
Hey Carey are you ready for trick or treaters
Your neighborhood is the place to go!
Edited by - punamom on 10/31/2006 00:07:17