Tarzana Elementary School

Do not sent your kids to this school!!! First of all it's a PI school and you can choose a different one by law. Check out the Choices program. You will even be provided free transportation to and from school. I had a very bad experience at that school. The only true professionals there are the school psychologist and administrators. But your kid and you will have to deal with unqualified mean teachers. Who will be making inappropriate comments about you and your kid and will try to ruin your kids' future. Also, they won't teach your kid anything but would expect him/her to know all the answers. This just doesn't make any sense. Oh well, you have been warned...
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i am very disapointed with this school i do not recommend this school to anyone i wouldnt wish this school upon anyone. the only reason i would put 1 star up is because thats the only way i can get this review up
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers. Good community.Perfect school for our kids. I recommend this school to everyone looking for high academic achievement AND diversity in the student population.
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What a phenomenal school! Dr. Lee is a terrific principal and treats every student and staff member with the utmost respect. All the school programs are designed to integrate with what is being taught in the classroom. This is especially true in the technology program. Both technology teachers work very hard to make certain all staff is supported and students receive the assistance they need. If every school in LAUSD was supported as well as this one is, there would be few problems with our district.
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The teachers are great and the parents are committed.
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The teachers at Tarzana Elementary are amazing! I could not be happier with the curriculum, academic standards, and effort put into my child's education. The teacher's challenge every student the the classroom to achieve their highest potential as a student and a citizen. The Creative Kid's afterschool program is affordable and again focuses on homework success, student responsibility, and most importantly, fun! I recommend this school to everyone looking for high academic achievement AND diversity in the student population.
--Submitted by a parent

What a wonderful school. Dr. Lee is very professional in communicating with the children. The teachers and supportive staff are there for the children. What a fantastic school to be a part of.

My child completed 5th grade here and she just blossomed at this school. She had been at her last school since Kindergarten and was scared to start at a new school. I loved the Faculty and the Diversity at Tarzana. Be prepared to have your child do lots of homework as well.
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We think this is a great school, all the teachers the vice-principal Mr.Long, and staff are very motivated, friendly and easy to get along with, they make it a wonderful environment. The amazing Principal Dr.Lee seems to really care about the children. Our daughter is now in 1st grade, she enjoys going to school and we expect to have another wonderful school year with Ms.Pivaral like the Kindergarten year with Mrs.Kalmick. They have a big library and great after school activities.They help children with homework,computers,music, art, playground activities and more. Also they have lots of PTA involvement. We believe this school is doing an excellent job and our child has received a great education.
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I think this school is wonderful. My son is in Kindergarten and to be honest, it was not my top choice as I was very adamant about putting him in private. Unfortunately, his birthday didn't qualify him to go to a private school so I looked at Tarzana, our local public school. When Ester gave me a tour of the school, I fell in love with it. The library and the grounds were far more superior than a lot of the fancy private schools. I love the fact that the principal, Dr. Lee, knows all of the kids' names and can match the child to the parent. Ester is amazing. She runs all the fund raisers and is very comforting to the parents. I love the fact that the staff tries to make the most of what they have (funds) and my son has not ever complained about going to school.
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