Tabb Elementary School

Posted: April 30, 2022

Can’t say enough good things to capture the greatness of this school! My daughter LOVES her first grade teacher and I can’t say enough good things either! She is seriously flourishing at TES after being in Hawaii’s (sad to write, subpar) public schools. Her reading level has sky-rocketed, the homework isn’t ridiculous like it used to be, there are a ton of cool events, and most importantly, I know I’m sending my daughter to a safe environment. The building is secured—a crazy concept, I realize—but her previous hawaii school was flat-out open to any random person. Even doing pickup at TES is a friendly, warm event with staff waving at parents as they drive away!

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Posted: September 10, 2018

We had high hopes for this school, but were soon disappointed when our students felt it was largely a negative learning environment. There were swear words written in the bathrooms, which didn't seem to be addressed strongly enough. While the academics were challenging, there were no projects or extensions of student learning, at least in the classes our students were in. Most subjects were taught by rote memorization leading to a quiz and a follow up test sometimes the day after. Bullying was an issue noticeable throughout the school. Students were apparently encouraged "not to tattle" and so had little recourse if they needed help with another student who was hitting or kicking them on a daily basis (this is one example). Our students were overall very stressed at this school.

Posted: September 10, 2018

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Posted: September 10, 2018

Many issues between students seem to be ignored.

Posted: June 7, 2018

2017-2018: administration communication was horrible! We would get e-mails with events that had already happened or were occurring within 30min to an hour of the e-mail being sent. PTA communication was non-existent except for the 3-4 SignUp Genius e-mails asking for donations for food. I signed up for the PTA but never attended a single meeting because I did not know when they were. Teacher communication was ok and long as I continually asked about things. Most information was sent out a day or two before for a big event giving very little preparation time.

Posted: June 7, 2018

I cannot agree or disagree. I agree those behind the power curve were given ample help. Those ahead of the power curve were kind of ignored unless placed in the appropriate "gifted" type program.

Posted: June 7, 2018

I completely disagree with the excessive amount of time spent on bullying and how my daughter interpreted what bullying actually was. She thinks that someone telling her that her shirt is ugly is them being a bully - that's just life, people have different opinions. Bullying is a problem, but just because someone has a different opinion doesn't make them a bully. At the end of the day, there are very few "bullies" in the school - parents need to toughen the skin of their children and help them understand that differences in opinion are just a fact of life.

Posted: June 7, 2018

I'm not thrilled with this school. I would not recommend it to someone new to the area. If we were going to be here longer, I would move my daughter to Mt. Vernon or Dare.

Posted: June 7, 2018

1st grade: The amount of homework was on par. I felt the expectation for 1st grade was a little low on what the homework was - reading everyday until the last month of school then a couple easy math pages. My daughter breezed through it all.

Posted: June 7, 2018

1st grade: my daughter struggled the first half of school because we came from Italy (we are an American, English speaking family though) and the language change presented a few issues. At the end of the school year she was bored. It seemed the majority of children in class were still challenged but she had moved on - which led to boredom and we constantly struggled with behavioral/attention problems the last quarter of school. The teacher assured me that she did not present herself as a child with ADD/ADHD, but we had her tested anyways. She was not diagnosed. It was frustrating to watch my daughter constantly in trouble because the teacher did not give her "extra" work once she breezed through hers, and did not give work that would be a little more challenging. Children who are behind are given extra attention, but those that are excelling are not. Rather than continue to excel, she plateaued and as a parent that is difficult to watch when teachers and administration are unable/unwilling to do anything.

Posted: June 7, 2018

Everyone seemed to be engaged in making sure manners, kindness, and integrity were upheld and taught in all aspects of the school.

Posted: December 7, 2017

My son started 1st grade here when we PCS’d here and the administration and teachers have been so welcoming. He comes home everyday so excited about the day!

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Posted: May 23, 2017

My son has been attending TES for the past three years (K - 2). I have been very impressed by the quality of the teachers and the school leadership. The school also has numerous family events and the "house" is always packed. We have enjoyed the school very much and my son is sad to leave it (we are PCSing.)

Posted: August 17, 2016

Bullying is a tremendous problem here. Moved this summer to get my child in Dare Elementary and Yorktown Middle. If your moving to this area remove this school from your list. Poor communication from teachers. Found a fingernail in school lunch. Teacher mistreated my child. The list goes on. Don't send your kids to Tabb or Coventry!!!! Most parents don't tell the truth. If your child is overweight they will be picked on and bullied. The staff/teachers ignore it and don't care. Please what ever you do don't put your child in Tabb Middle or Coventry Elem. I can't wait for my kids to have a better experience in Dare and Yorktown Middle.

Posted: August 17, 2016

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They mistreated my child. Both the teacher and principal allowed my child to be bullied over and over

Posted: December 15, 2015

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Posted: December 15, 2015

Teachers are disengaged, and uncaring, and the school refuses to have a dialogue about how to improve my kids' performance.

Posted: August 9, 2014

School was good but nothing to write home about. Poor communication between parents and teachers/staff. On numerous occasions, I heard teachers talking negatively ( mocking/teasing) about certain students in my child's class which I found to be of very poor taste. There also seems to be a lot of favoritism. At the time, my child was in speech therapy and it was an absolute joke!

Posted: January 24, 2014

This is my sons first year at this school and it has been quite a dissapointment. Theyve had ridiculous amounts of days off that would be laughed at in the school district he attended in a different state. The PTA is comprised of affluent stay at home moms who only schedule things during school hours which make it nearly impossible for a single working parent to attend. My child was bullied here and I presented the principal with evidence but because shes friendly with the childs PTA mother....absolutely NO discipline occurred with the child who bullief mine.Hes struggled with a couple subjects and though Ive met with teachers, they place the resposibility 100% on the child and parent. While I agree we are responsible to do our part....yout the teachers, you get paid to teach so TEACH..rather than cancel tests because computers are down and you obviously have no clue jow to teach without one. Im hoping TMS is better than TES because if its not, Im going to have to look at moving my child back to PA for a better education.

Posted: November 23, 2013

All three of my children attended this school between 2004 and 2009 and I loved the home school communication that the teachers had. I had one child that was special needs and they were great with him.

Posted: June 18, 2013

This is the finest of 3 elementary schools my children have been enrolled in. We are a military family and the teachers/staff are more than supportive! Between both of my sons, they were in each of the grades and all of the teachers were phenomenal! I highly recommend this school!

Posted: June 3, 2013

This past year was our first year at Tabb Elementary, and the experience has been great. My grade K kids have learned so much, and love their teachers and their resource classes. The academics are great, Tabb heavily focuses on this. I would absolutely recommend this school to anyone considering schools in the area!

Posted: March 24, 2013

My twin girls have attended this school for 3 years. Not only have I been impressed with the learning, but the teachers and staff are extraordinary! The principal and asst principal are wonderful and really bent over backwards when my girls suddenly decided they wanted to be in separate classes 3 days before school started! The PTA is active and parents really support the school with donating time and helping out. The technology is good for learning also. 4th grade has monthly science lab that really reinforces classroom learning! Great School...I'm surprised the ranking isn't a 10!!! Sadly, we are moving this summer...I will miss having this treasure for my girls!

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