Red Hill Elementary School

We just transferred to Hawaii from Georgia, in the middle of the school year. My son is in Kindergarten. This school is definitely not what I was expected. It was hard to find… someone had to explain to me that I had to enter the apartment complex in order to reach it, which is what ultimately helped me find it. The biggest downside to this school is the location. It’s on top of a hill, and the road that takes you to the front of the school is very steep and very narrow. At dismissal time, it’s a nightmare because the road is so narrow, and to get to the parking area, you travel a road that is so narrow you can only have cars traveling in one direction at a time. So if there is one parent who is late getting there to pick up their child (and there is always at least one!), everyone trying to leave the parking lot is held at a standstill until that car arrives in the parking lot.
Despite the horrible parking situation and the narrow roads around the school, the school itself is great! The staff is so incredibly friendly. I was anxious having my son switch schools in the middle of the school year, but they were so open and warm, it put both me and my son at ease. He had a counselor checking in on him throughout his first week, which also helped. His teacher stays on top of informing me about his progress, so I’m never left wondering how he’s doing. If I have any questions or concerns, she very easy to get a hold of, and has never left me hanging.
The layout of the school is pretty simple. It’s also one of the smaller schools in the area that I’ve seen. They also have a very laid back uniform compared to some of the other schools. Uniform shirts are either blue or red, and can be purchased from the school for $ 8.40 a piece. They don’t require specific type or color pants/​shorts/​skirts to be worn either.
They communicate well with parents, sending home news letters once a month. Their school website also has a lot of useful information as well. Overall, we are very happy with the school.

A supportive principal and teachers. Great with Read Aloud America Program. Lots of military family children come and go. School collaborates with military program to assist children who has adjustment issue.