06-05-2008, 05:53 AM
Aloha All...
As I struggle to understand the roll that Public Schools here in hawaii have assumed, Being so different from mainland schools. The best way is to have open discussion with other parents and family .
The best schools welcome and insist on parent involvement at all levels , that is not the story at Konawaena middle and from feedback most public schools on Island.
I believe because the local schools are struggleing to bring standards and scores up to the rest of the world , they have adopted a "circle the wagon train round" mentality as a defence.
Alot of teachers at Konawaena want more parents involved but the principal has the final call...
I asked this board because punaweb reaches most of the island not just the location but by family of members that are living all areas , also the feedback is usually well thought-thru and constructive..
I would have liked this aired on konaweb also but the owner said not on my board..
I am sad at the outcome Hopefully this negative experience can turn out positive.
I have talked to my son at great length I will continue the healing process with him.. The love and support from his fellow students is a true blessing.Mahalo
As I struggle to understand the roll that Public Schools here in hawaii have assumed, Being so different from mainland schools. The best way is to have open discussion with other parents and family .
The best schools welcome and insist on parent involvement at all levels , that is not the story at Konawaena middle and from feedback most public schools on Island.
I believe because the local schools are struggleing to bring standards and scores up to the rest of the world , they have adopted a "circle the wagon train round" mentality as a defence.
Alot of teachers at Konawaena want more parents involved but the principal has the final call...
I asked this board because punaweb reaches most of the island not just the location but by family of members that are living all areas , also the feedback is usually well thought-thru and constructive..
I would have liked this aired on konaweb also but the owner said not on my board..
I am sad at the outcome Hopefully this negative experience can turn out positive.
I have talked to my son at great length I will continue the healing process with him.. The love and support from his fellow students is a true blessing.Mahalo