Tarhe Elementary School

Tarhe is a great school overall but there are some areas that cause me concern. The reading program in kindergarten seems to be lacking. Reading is such an important educational need that I feel reading groups should be done daily in kindergarten. For both my children it was hit or miss whether they had reading at school. I had to work very closely with my children to see to it that they were able to read adequately. While I take responsibility to see that my children are learning by working with them at home, I feel the teachers also need to be doing their jobs! The other major concern I have is during inside recess. I think it is dangerous and inappropriate that the students are left unattended in the classrooms during inside recess. A teacher walking the halls and occasionally popping in is not acceptable! To expect a room full of kindergartners to make wise choices all the time is preposterous to me! If I were to leave my children unattended at home for 15 min to 30 min I would be in trouble with the law. I understand teachers are allotted breaks but the school needs to come up with a better solution than leaving kids unattended.
—Submitted by a parent

Great school that challenges my children academically and encourages the use of technology. Great staff and principal!
—Submitted by a parent

Thank you so much to our very hard working PTO. They have already organized a walk-a-thon and a family fall party last Friday night. What a wonderful way to support our Tarhe students and their families.
—Submitted by a teacher

I have been w/ this school 8 yrs and I still love it. Principle makes a point to learn students and parents name, open communication and always an email away. Teachers are all wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent

This School is a Great School. The principle is very involved in the school and you can tell that he really cares about the students. The teachers are wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent

There is no school that will be absolutely perfect for every student every time. Mr. Knight and his staff work create the best possible environment for learning outcomes. I have, and have had students attending this school. It's reputation was a deciding factor in our move to Lancaster. ABOLUTELY NO REGRETS!!
—Submitted by a parent

Tarhe is a great school overall. Most of the teachers and staff are caring. The principal is a good principal who always makes his best effort. He is friendly and pleasantly acknowledges all students. However, several timed math tests for ALL students, including the very young, is going overboard. Tarhe is a safe place for children and the playground is also fairly safe. More staff on the playground at recess times would make it safer. The teachers should have adequate training to be able to appropriately handle children with mild developmental disabilities. I don't agree with having the teachers video tape children when they are misbehaving and then playing the video back to the child. Tarhe did have a Holiday program, but the children sang to each other in the gym. The parents were not allowed to watch because there wasn't enough room. It would be nice if Tarhe could consider having a Holiday program held at the High School, to accommodate the children and their parents. One teacher in particular was dressed inappropriately on numerous occasions. Aside from my suggestions, Tarhe is the best elementary school in Lancaster.
—Submitted by a parent

I have always found the staff incredibly helpful and caring towards my children. School is a safe and fun place to go with supportive adults. The PTA is very involved and provide lots of support for the teachers and children in the school. The facilities are decent, albeit crowded. My only complaint is with the limited availability of higher-level books in the library appropriate for 5th grade students. I have had to supplement my children's access to more challenging reading material through the local library. Overall I think Tarhe is a great school, and I wouldn't send my children to any other school in the area.
—Submitted by a teacher

This really is a great school, and i could not be more happy for my daughter to attend here. Mr. Knight the principal, is so great with the kids and so involved. I love my daughters 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Byas! If you are looking for a grade school in the area where the teacher and parents are equally involved this is the school for you!
—Submitted by a parent

I think that Tarhe is a great school. The only thing that bothers me is that there are a couple of teachers that do not dress appropriately for their jobs. It is somewhat hard to tell them from the students.
—Submitted by a parent

Academics at Tarhe are excellent. If parents are looking for a school which employs teachers who balance education with instilling confidence and pride in their students, this is your school. My husband and I went back & forth between sending our kids to Tarhe or private (Catholic) school. We are so impressed by the level of academics being taught that we have decided to keep the kids at Tarhe.
—Submitted by a parent

Tarhe has been a wonderful school for my daughter! There are very caring teachers and the principle, Mr. Knight is wonderful. He makes learning an exciting experience for the students. My only suggestion would be for the school to have more extracurriculars for the students so that there is something for all students to do that gets them involved. Kudos the the staff for a great year!
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. The principal works hard to keep all programs running. The teachers are great. The only suggetion I have is to work a little bit on the extra curriclar activities. Other than that I love the school.
—Submitted by a parent

One of the best schools I have ever worked at. Very friendly and caring staff.
—Submitted by a teacher

tarhe is a great elemantary school because we always have anything going on!!!!!we love tarhe and the teachers
—Submitted by a student

My son is now in the 2nd grade and overall we have had great experiences. Staff are always eager to help and respond to questions/concerns in a timely manner. Would still like to see more after school activites and field trips.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughters and I love Tarhe. I have found the teachers and staff to be extremely friendly, knowledgeable and eager to educate the children. It is a wonderful school.
—Submitted by Krista Diamond, a parent

Tarhe is a great school with wonderful staff. Our son is in the first grade - this was one of the best decisions we made for him. I am an alumni from Liberty Union and did not know much about Lancaster - We are glad we gave it a shot! Mr. Knight is a very good principal and seems to know every student by name...that is very impressive, you can tell he loves his job and cares for each and every student. I would advise anyone thinking of enrolling their children in Tarhe to trust these reviews they are straight from the parents - we are the ones that know the most about our children and their needs. 'We are Tarhe!!'
—Submitted by a parent

Tarhe is a wounderful school from staff to principal. The staff really care about the children and whats best for them. I have two children at Tarhe and anytime my children have had an issue with anything the teachers have always been willing to listen and help in any way they can. It will be a very sad day for me when my children have to move on to junior high. Thank you Tarhe staff for having such big hearts.
—Submitted by a parent

Tarhe has a wonderful staff across the board. The principal and all of my childrens' teachers have done an excellent job communicating to parents, which I believe is extremely important.
—Submitted by a parent