Tynes Elementary School

My son is in the Pre-K program and we love it! He is able to meet with a speech teacher once a wk and there is a music class, PE, computer, and science class. He has learned so much just within a couple mths. The student teacher ratio is awesome. He has 1 teacher & 2 teacher aides that are so nice, helpful, and trustworthy. The front desk staff are extremely rude! Their attitude towards everyone in general is uncalled for, but especially the way that they talk down to the kids that need a tardy pass is ridiculous! It is important to be stern, but this tone is beyond that & usually the kids just stand there very quiet & scared. I've noticed it only gets used on kids when their parents aren't around. I volunteer at the school very often & have been able to watch teachers interact with their students. All of the teachers except 1 really impressed me. I think Tynes also has classes specifically for special needs children.
—Submitted by a parent

I have to agree with the other parents, LAURA FOGARTY, is very RUDE and does not return phone calls. In fact, she has the VP to do it for her. I DO NOT care for this woman and feel she's a downfall to the school itself. Most of the teachers and staff are friendly and compassionate. FOGARTY has no business trying to run a school as she does....in my opinion, as a parent, she's got no business being a principal at any school until she gets her act together and stop being rude to the parents.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter's third grade teacher was amazing. She learned so much this year, but in addition to that her teacher was caring, informative, and ensured she received a well rounded education. Each teacher has their own style, but the third grade team really seemed to work well as a group and the children really benefited from this!
—Submitted by a parent

Our son attended Tynes last year for Kindergarten and his teacher was very helpful and worked well with us to get him through the year. He is a young kindergartener compared to the rest of his class so he did struggle a bit so she was great! The only semi complaint I have is the way they discipline with giving referrals out like you would a letter to home and also some inconsistancy with discipline. I am under the impression the new assistant principle was going to be working on this.
—Submitted by a parent

After having raised 3 sons and traveled around the world, I can truthfully say MRS NEWHALL was 1 of the best principals I had the pleasure to work with. Mrs. Newhall retired last year! The new principal LAURA FOGARTY even though middle age is RUDE, and very UNPROFESSIONAL!! Mrs. Newhall would return a call within 24 hrs. Mrs. Fogarty IGNORES the parents and their concern. After 4 days I still haven't heard from Mrs. Fogarty! I called several times and the front office is at lost why she hasn't called back! After talking to several parents everyone common is - Tynes education value has sure gone done since MRS. FOGARTY became principal!! I for one had WONDERFUL TEACHER who were willing to work with my grdaughter and MYSELF! Tynes has some very very wonderful teachers but if MRS.FOGARTY does not change, GREAT TEACHERS or NOT the school rating will SUFFER! MARIE DEALING
—Submitted by a parent

Both my children attended this school. All the staff seemed very UN welcoming to any parent involvement and the school had a feeling of some kind of reform school/jail. Even worse my son had an IEP from his last school and I brought it up to his teacher and staff when we started there but it wasn't till the end of the school year when they finally wanted to address the problem...too much...too little...too late.... I am so happy we no longer have to be associated with this school
—Submitted by a parent

its a great school. but mrs howl is not a cool teacher did not like her. other then that its great. i love the kids and there nice to well most.

I have to say the teachers do an alright job but the administrator and staff are pretty rude. Im concerned how they handle the children in the nurse's station. As for the principal, I'm glad she is retiring because I'm sure they will get someone who handles situations better if they arise.
—Submitted by a parent

I recently relocated to the TYNES Elemntary school district. The office administration is terrible - very rude. Everytime I visit the office - the secretary/administrator gives me the same attitude - which is uncalled for.The parking lot is dangerous - in order to pick your child up from school, you have to travel back down the one way street you just came up - forcing you to face oncoming traffic and school buses.
—Submitted by a parent

The administrative staff and leadership at this school has made our first 2 years of school miserable. Our kindergarten teacher was wonderful but our 1st grade teacher would have done better choosing to be a prison guard for hardened offenders than impressionable 6 year olds. The curriculum is fine. I think they focus too much on certain subjects but we have been able to supplement at home to keep him where I think he needs to be. My biggest problem is the office staff. I sometimes wonder if they sit around and try to find ways to make things harder for the parents. They are rude and discourteous. As soon as the housing market picks up, I hope to sell and move to another neighborhood not zoned for Tynes.
—Submitted by a parent

my son loves school again. I love your circulium , reading program etc. He's learned more and has more challenging work. which he needed to be more challanged. tynes has done that! Thank you tynes
—Submitted by a parent

I had always been told how great tynes elementary was. I was excited for my children to attend. Now that I have been involved with the school a couple years I'm starting to feel different. I don't think it s the school that it once was. Few teachers are truly responsive to your questions or concerns. They tend to handle you as they do one of the stundents - very 'matter of factly' and send you one your way. Not to mention the numerous times i have offered my services to volunteer and they brushed me aside. You think they would appreciative the eagerness of a parent to be involved. I'd also prefer to see money from fundraisers go towards special programs that they are lacking due to cutbacks versus a new playground or teatherball equipment. And since when is recess considered PE? They need to be more well rounded.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a 4th grader and a 1st grader both with ADHD. the staff is great and very helpful. My son also needs extra help, and they are right there to help him even on his bad days. Hate to see them have to make cut backs. We will see what next year holds.
—Submitted by a parent

My Daughter is in 6th grade and has been at Tynes frpm the begining of pre-k. I am on the PFA and volunteer and have still been asked to provide my ID... The gate was added which made me feel better. Mrs. Scott was great and she really did know the students and the parents. I really miss her the new help is much less impressive. But I hope they will learn, I think Mrs. Scott did the job of 2-3 people. I love Tynes and my daughter and I will cry when she graduates. we can look forward to the the Cruddy JR highs and long commutes for them...
—Submitted by a parent

I would like to address earlier statements about the security at Tynes. Tynes is always working to become more and more secure and student safety is of the utmost importance. I personally can recognize many parents of whom I have never formally met, but I know which child(ren) they belong to. Just because you might think the front office staff doesn't know who you are doesn't mean they don't. Our staff would never let a child go with a parent without showing ID if they weren't sure that the child was yours. Our staff is very attentive to all the non-staff adults that are on our campus. We are more observant than most parents think.
—Submitted by a teacher

I have a 5 year old son in PreK at Tynes Elementary. He has ADHD and had a problem with focusing & sitting still. Mrs. Corby, Mrs. Gonzalas and Mrs. Ganion all came together and helped him. They always keep me posted on his daily activities, how hes doing, what his attitude was throughout the day, etc. Its like I'm there! I love this school and I love his teachers! We live out of the Tynes district, but he is allowed to go to Tynes because of the PreK program. I really hope he can start kindergarten at Tynes and not have to go to Wilkinson Elem. And I do agree that security needs to be a lot better. I checked my son out of school and no one asked me for my ID and I've never even talked to the front desk people before.
—Submitted by a parent

This is an amazing school where you will always recieve the upmost education from.
—Submitted by a student

My children have been attending Tynes for 3 years now. The youngest one is in Kindergarten. The problem I see happening with this school is that there is no security. Regardless if my children have been attending for 3 years, does not mean the front office people know who I am. I walked in the front door, signed my child out on the signout sheet, had the office lady call my child (w/o asking for ID), the child came to the front and I walked out with her (Kindergartner mind you). Who's to say I was the person on the list that was not allowed to check this child out.......This school is awaiting an abduction. They have never in all 3 years asked me for my ID and checked to make sure I was on the list. That is scary.
—Submitted by a parent

Hi, I just want to start by saying that I am very pleased with my sons kindergarden teacher mrs Carter. In the begining I was afraid for my son, because after reading the list of skills the kindergarner were going to learn, I was afraid my son would not do well. He did not even know how to write his full name, and now he's reading writing and spelling words. I kid you not. My son loves to read all the time. Tynes is by far the best school elementery I haver ever experience for my children. My Daughter graduated from tyenes in 2004. She stared in second grade with a below grade and graduated with AB honerole. Thank you Mrs. Carter! For giving my son the best start in his education. And for being patience, kind, and understanding.
—Submitted by Nitza Gladden, a parent

The school has a well rounded academic program. Five resources are available including art, music, pe, computer, and media. The school has a large parent volunteer group and a PFA. The school is clean and welcoming. My children love their teachers and I feel great about the education they are receiving.
—Submitted by a parent