San Tan Heights Elementary School

This is in response to the post below regarding parent volunteers. I told my child's teacher back in August at Meet the Teacher that my schedule allows me to volunteer any day of the week at any time needed. I also inquired again many times throughout the school year but was told every time I asked that she didn't need any help and there was nothing for me to do. Unfortunately, I was not able to get involved as I had hoped. Speaking from the other side of the spectrum, I think if more teachers were parent volunteer friendly, than more parents might get involved. With that being said, I have seen a lot of improvements for the better at STH this school year! My child does extremely well and by the end of each school year is always ahead academically. We are looking forward to next school year!
--Submitted by a parent

San Tan Heights Elementary needs the community's help to bring this school around and make it a great place to get an education. The parents need to help our staff make learning fun for our students. We need better turn out when we have events that celebrate our students. We need parents that might be able to volunteer their time, or buy supplies when they can for their child's teacher. Volunteering need only be for one to two hours a week. You can help a teacher with copying, help the PTO with their activities, there are a number of things that a parent volunteer can do to make this school a GREAT SCHOOL. We already have the dedicated teachers and staff - all it takes is our parents to join us and we can have one great school. Please help out when you can and if you can't be here in person ask your child's teacher how you might help them from your home. Show an interest in your child's work and school - you will see how much of a difference this can make between having a school that teaches children and a SCHOOL THAT CELEBRATES OUR CHILDREN!!!!
--Submitted by a teacher

I think that it is sad that this forum is used in such a negative way. When disgruntled employees are able to make allegations and name names creating a negative image of teachers and administration something must be done. The disclaimer on this review says that GreatSchools.org will not post reviews that contain allegations, names of students, teachers or staff and then they post the reviews anyway. The administration, teachers and staff all are working very hard to recreate the schools image, students success and overall effectiveness of our school. When an organization such as this allows such posts without honoring their own guidelines it creates a website of hostility. I think that our consumers are very intelligent and can make their own decisions about our school without the hateful comments that have been allowed to be posted here.
--Submitted by a teacher

My childs biggest complant was that the class was loud a lot. I then spent some time in my childs class last school year I found that students were disruptive and loud and the teacher didn't seem to care. This wasn't a good learning enviroment. There was one child that romed the halls most of the day with his own hall pass. I didn't think the office staff was very friendly. And what does the principal do there anyway. I think most of the Honor Roll Awards were given out just to make the school look good. The students may have made the grade but may not have earned it. I'm sorry but I gave the school many chances over the years. It was time to move on.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent with children who have attended this school for several years I have to say I am more than pleased with it's progress. They are up and coming and doing a great job at improving the learning environment for the students. Mrs. Hegg in the kindergarten was fantastic. My son has had his share of struggles when it comes to learning and she was patient and caring with him the entire time. She was always willing to listen to any ideas or concerns that I had as his parent and then implemented them in her classroom. So many times we have teachers that say they are listening and then don't make any changes. He is my 4th child to send to kinder and I actually cried at the end of the year when he left her class. We couldn't have picked a better teacher. Big thank you's to the Principal and all the staff too! Keep up the great job!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter went to this school for 1.5 school year. In grade k they were not even reading, school functions were poorly planned out and communication was very poor. Luckily grade 1 she had a great teacher and was able to work back up to grade level. Thank you miss malpass! But i would never recommend this school!
--Submitted by a parent

To the person who wrote that Mrs. Romm is the worst teacher ever, I feel sad that you have to post something like that on here when you have no experience with her. You have no idea what goes on in her classroom, how well her students love her, how well behaved her class is and well managed. By far Mrs. Romm is an excellent teacher and was recently recognized as an excelling teacher by the San Tan Regional Council. To anyone who has a question about Mrs. Romm's character, professionalism and academics, I would encourage you to meet her, see her students, talk to the administration. Mrs. Romm is a blessing to San Tan Heights and all her children.
--Submitted by a teacher

After reading these reviews there are a few things that as a teacher I would like to express. First is that if you have something negative to say then please take it to the building administration. It is more productive than bashing a teacher on a website. Second we work extremely hard for the best interest of all of the students, if you don't agree then please come into our school and volunteer your time. That's the way you make a change or to let your voice be heard. As for the comments about Mrs. Romm, I am very sorry you feel that way. You would be grateful to have a teacher like her for your child. It will be your loss not to have her as your child's teacher. She is an amazing teacher and has done GREAT things with all of her students. The proof is in her test scores. Don't believe me go to the school and check it out for yourself. For anyone else that is going to do any teacher bashing, please take into consideration how you would feel if someone posted something negative about you or a family member.
--Submitted by a teacher

My daughter entered Kindergarten right after we moved to Arizona. I was so nervous having to put her into a school that I didn't know anything about or know anybody, but our family was totally blessed when she ended up with Mrs. Romm as her teacher. I had the privilege of being in the classroom alot and seeing what went on and how it went on. Mrs. Romm has a passion to teach, she takes time with each child encouraging them, helping them to learn in their own way, being interested in them. I have seen her go above and beyond many times to make Kindergarten the best it can be. I would not have let my daughter stay at the school if she was in another class room. Now the school as a whole...oh boy... but I would never have second thoughts about having Mrs. Romm as a teacher again. I am rating the school low but I have seen a few wonderful teachers. The school is dirty, children wander the halls, the front desk staff- haha, and there are big issues with the specials teachers. But seriously- Mrs Romm is a great teacher- it was like being in a different school till you had to step outside the classroom.
--Submitted by a parent

I was unable to complete a teaching contract at San Tan due to an injury. I repeatedly requested help to be able to stay off my feet and remain at San Tan. My requests went unanswered. Sometimes teachers need help to ensure that children come first.
--Submitted by a teacher