Tulita Elementary School

Our son is in his second year at Tulita and we are extremely happy with the attention and care provided by the staff. It's a wonderful small community, the environment is very friendly and parent involvement and participation is exceptional. The principle is very proactive and the PTA is well organized.
--Submitted by a parent

We love this operation. We are into our 3rd year and still delighted with the energy and care here .
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Very happy with Tulita. Love the fact they had "The Young Writers Conference" this week. Shows how they strive to broaden the student's mind. The faculty and parents make this school special, especially those who consistently contribute their time and money. Since I'm a working mom who cannot be there as much as I would like, I thank those parents who are. You make Tulita a better school for all our kids.
--Submitted by a parent

From the moment you walk into the front office and are greated with a smile from Debbie the secretary, to the moment Jerry the custodian waves goodbye, this school is the best. Your child would be lucky to go there! The staff is top notch and the parents are helpful and supportive.

This school is phenomenal! They operate as a small family and embrace all of the children and their education. The teachers are top-notch, care immensely about their students, and wonderful educators. The principal is hands-on. My husband and I both feel we are receiving private schooling for the price of a public school. We could not be happier with Tulita as our elementary school choice for our son.
--Submitted by a parent

Tulita Elementary feels like a family! We're a smaller school, but everyone, parents and teachers alike, pitches in - and our children greatly benefit!
--Submitted by a parent

The principal seems to be running a fairly good school system given the hardships of the current economy but some of the troubles of the past continue. As a working parent it is hard to find ways to become involved in, or even knowledgeable about, the classroom activities and goals. From what we can tell the teaching staff approaches the curriculum in individualized ways, which can be a strength, but sometimes the gap in education delivered in the same gradelevel can be scary. The PTA is hard to get involved in due to lack of information on meeting contents and objectives. The environment seems friendly and safe. The support for special needs is good given budget constraints.
--Submitted by a parent

I am so happy with how this school takes care of my chil's educational and emotional needs.
--Submitted by a parent

Principal lacks leadership. Principal panders to 'popular' staff and parents. Staff range from excellent to very weak. Tension is created with interfering parents and class formations. Primary office staff outstanding. PTA active but overbearing. Elementary school should be a happy place.
--Submitted by a parent

Two of my children attended this school from k-6, the second til 5th. Parent participation is highly recommended with each teacher to know exactly what your child is learning. My son seemed to get the teachers that lacked motivation. The classrooms were a bit overcrowded in the upper grades for much individual teaching. The music programs were mediocre as were the sports programs. I was very disappointed at the overcrowded fee-based after-school music program. We did have some nice times at this school, however, the lack of compation from certain teachers was a major disappointment. On the other hand, we did have some excellent teachers. It is very important to have your child feel encouragement and understanding in his/her daily surroundings. The after-school programs are not part of Tulita's school staff. Hands on Art was the very best program I have ever seen.
--Submitted by a parent