Chet F. Harritt Elementary School

My son has been at Chet since he started school. He is now in 4th grade. He loves the school. Mr. Johnston, the principal, is a great asset to Chet. You can tell that he really loves his job and his students. He knows the students by name. The teachers have been fantasti. My son tested for GATE last year but we opted to keep him at Chet because GATE was at a different school. We didn't want to leave Chet. Even though they do not have a GATE program yet, I believe that they are teaching just as much as a GATE program would have. They have very high standards for their teachers and students. I wish they would get a GATE program there.
--Submitted by a parent

My nephew has attended Chet .F. Harrit school going on 2 years. He transferred from Rio Seco School. The schools are different but I like Chet .F. Harrit school alot. The nurse in the office is very good with the students, the secretary is very helpful and friendly. The principal takes the time to introduce himself to everyone. Plus, my nephew seems to like it alot too.
--Submitted by a parent

I have spent many years involved w/ this school. The principal is a politition that smiles and does nothing. The teachers are old and burned out. Many examples of 60+- year-old adults letting their beaten-down egos harrangue the children, w/ no recourse to authority. My family finally escaped this oppressive environment..
--Submitted by a parent

We have a great staff and faculty. They make you feel at home. Almost all of the teachers have taught at this school for more than 10 years. Many have been there for more than 15 years. They are very good at what they do. They invlove the parents in every aspect of the child's learning. We have a great PTA that works really well to plan and provide activities for the families. I love Chet.
--Submitted by a parent

We relocated on military orders at the very end of our childs kindergarten year. In the 2 months she was at Chet that year she grew 10 x more than at her school for the rest of that year. she went from barely reading anything, to reading voraciously and very well, thanks in no small part her wonderful teaher Mrs. Maier.... then came 1st grade. She had Mrs. Trantalis and that teacher was amazing. the amount she grew that year astounded me. And my daughter ADORED her, as she adored Mrs. Maier the year before. Every child at this school knows exactly who the administration is as well as the teachers. They feel like they can just go up to the principal and VP and others and just say hi or they feel like they know who to talk to if they need help in a situation. The parental involvement is
--Submitted by a parent

I absolutely loved this school. It was a great place to grow up and learn!
--Submitted by a student

My daughter is in 3rd grade and I love this good they have the best teachers and staff
--Submitted by a parent

I worked as a student teacher from fall 2006 to winter 2007...love the school and Stephanie the principal with help of Kim (VP) were excellent role models, teachers, and friends to both staff and students. Sincerely, Kristina Johnson National University soon-to-be M.E of Cross Cultural Education Graduate
--Submitted by a teacher

We relocated to Santee on military orders. We enrolled our daughter into CH for kindergarten. Under the teaching of Mrs. Schock, our daughter flourished both academically and socially. By the end of the year our daughter was reading and composing short storied journals! She also learned how to take accountability for her actions and accept additional responsibility. The faculty and staff are attentive to the needs of each individual student and are eager to assist with any parental concerns. We recommend CH to other parents as well!
--Submitted by Christina Castro, a parent

My daughter has been at Chet for 2 years and I have NOTHING but amazing things to say about the school. The teachers are phenomenal, the activities that the students participate in are outstanding and there is a real feeling of community at Chet. I would recommend this school to anyone!
--Submitted by Denise, a parent