The principal at Saint Francis Xavier, Catholic elementary school is very rude to students and puts on a fake task for parents. She confiscated a child’s phone, even though she was trying to put it away and turn it off but then the principal had said that he was rude to her even though he was trying to tell her what was going on the office staff there is very disrespectful to some of the students even though when they’re not doing nothing. I would not recommend Saint Francis Xavier as a school for your children.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2016
I'm very disappointed in this school. Grading system is terrible. Some teacher I do appreciate doing there best. I wish I didn't send my son here.
Submitted by student on June 12, 2015
I can still remember how I felt fulfilled during the years I spent at Saint Francis High School. Surrounded by the nature, in a quiet Manoa Valley, the environment took a part of the time I spent. Being an international student in Hawai'i, faculties, students and their parents had helped me walk through the tough times in my life, which I can never forget and am greatful for making me who I am today. Participating in many school events and being involved in sports activity, I have made friends that miss a lot still now. If there is a time machine to go back to the days at Saint Francis High School, I would definitely want to be back at the bench in courtyard under the tree and spend a quality time once again.
Submitted by student on November 04, 2014
While the administration is quite poor, the education is excellent! The teachers are very caring and will take the time to explain anything to you that you don't understand. While I have been bullied at this school by other students, the dean of discipline responded immediately and has done so much to help me. I value my Saint Francis school days and would do anything to go back in time to relive them. Definitely would recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2013
Saint Francis is a hidden gem when it comes to meeting the needs of my son. Since arriving at the school, the teachers have inspired him to do well and they are able to meet the needs of each student. Teachers provide a variety of activities when teaching a subject and some even have the students experience the issue, rather than simply lecturing to them. I highly recommend this school!
Submitted by other on July 27, 2013
This is a horrible school, so don't waste your money! Public schools are much better than this school!
Submitted by other on September 11, 2012
I was a student at St. Francis for my freshman and sophomore years and it was terrible I am now at Kaiser High school and I am learning so much more in the IB program than i ever did at St. Francis. The students were so unfriendly and rude it was a waste of my life. I am so glad i convinced my parents into letting me out of this school! When i was there I was not pushed to be a good student, now i have my classmates and teachers helping me. I cried because I disliked this school at least once a week. I even got death threats from a student and told my dean and nothing was really done about it. I also felt that this was not a "real" high school. I never got the real feel of football games, school spirit, bonding, and the flack of clubs and enthusiasm was disappointing. Send your kids to public school. You already pay taxes for public education why pay $9,000 some dollars?