Harriet Tubman Village Charter School

Tubman has given me an opportunity to use different techniques and strategies to help my students learn. I love that I have many opportunities to integrate technology in my teaching everyday!
--Submitted by a teacher

I have had kids at this school for over the last 13 yrs - seen 3 different principals and the current one is by far the best & has been quick when change has been needed whether it be change to curriculum or change in staffing to meet the needs of the students - great school
--Submitted by a parent

I love working for Harriet Tubman Village Charter School. I believe that over the course of the year the entire team has come together to work very hard to build a school ready/college bound school. There is a very strong community involvement and parents know and appreciate that our students are there to learn!
--Submitted by a teacher

I have a 7th grade student that attends HTVCS. I am very happy to see the school year come to a close. The leadership can be compared to that of Napoleon - there is very little parent involvement - PTA meeting times & locations are undisclosed, board meetings are not truly open to parents, for months I tried to get a schedule for the board meetings to no avail. During the 3rd week of school the entire 7th grade staff was removed for unknown reasons - parents who were concerned were not allowed to express concern in any forum - The school would really benefit and grow if new leadership were in place - Really a sad situation for the students and staff - school has great potential - but just not very progressive
--Submitted by a parent

I really enjoy being a part of this school. The students are very respectful and are eager to learn! :)
--Submitted by a teacher

Tubman has implemented a rigorous standards-based program across all grade levels. We are focused on student engagement and mastery of standards. We have begun a systematic change in mathematics instruction, focusing on understanding mathematical reasoning as opposed to the traditional algorithms. The AVID program has been implemented in grades 6-8, with one AVID elective class and AVID strategies used in all middle school classes. This year administration made the decision to create a 6th grade honors class and challenge this cohort of students in math by placing them in a pre-algebra class. The intent is to groom this cohort to successfully complete algebra as 7th graders and geometry as 8th graders, similar to what many traditional larger middle schools offer. Additionally, based on results of school-wide strategic planning, our school community is committed to focusing on integrating STEM into our charter. The first step we are implementing at this point is recruiting elementary teachers that are strong in math, as well as providing consistent professional development in math for all K-8 teachers.
--Submitted by a teacher

The principal is the heart and soul of the renovation (both physical and intellectual) of Tubman school. It is definitely on the way up. Leadership is the key. She is a dynamo.
--Submitted by a parent

This morning's visit to a middle grade math class was awesome! Students were engaged in making meaning collaboratively were very excited about what they were learning! It was inspiring to see the AVID methodologies present and in action!

Tubman is the school to watch! Test scores are improving, there is new technology in every classroom, netbooks for 3rd-8th grade classes, new textbooks, new library books, new teachers, more electives classes, and a new AWESOME after school program director!
--Submitted by a parent

I love "Breakfast in the Classroom"! The school is focused on academics and it shows because they are meeting their goals.
--Submitted by a parent