L.H. Tanglen Elementary

"I have a first grader and have been very happy with Tanglen as our choice for him. The principal, Dr. Hebeisen who has been in place since 2013 is a wonderful leader who creates an environment of respect and enthusiasm for learning. The teachers are really strong and happy under his leadership. The school is diverse and serves families from a wide range of income and works very hard to meet all kids needs. My son is able to participate in challenge math and reading, weekly in-school Spanish, STEM extracuriculars, chess class etc. and feels welcomed and excited to learn. I like that he is learning to connect with people of all backgrounds and socio-economic situations and become a well-rounded kid"

"I have a 3rd grader and 1st grader here @ Tanglen. My 3rd grader has attended Tanglen since 1st grade. This school has several issues, here are a few. *Bad behavior with no consequences. *Lack of communication!!! *Class sizes are huge, almost 30 kids per class. *No LRTs (Learning Resource Teachers). *No authority/leadership. *Depressing environment, building and playground are outdated. *Bullying rules @ this school, kids run the show. *Teacher morale is low, they are overworked and not supported by admins. *Overall culture of disrespect between staff, students, parent's. *Not enough options for gifted and talented students. *Recess is like a war zone/free for all/etc. *No cultural/holiday/birthday celebrations allowed :( Don't send your child here, their education will suffer. This has got to be one of the worst schools in the Hopkins School District."

"I don't appreciate that Hopkins schools do not offer foreign language until middle school, and no band/orchestra until middle school, either - a serious drawback for us. Some teachers are really good, but the discipline philosophy is inferior to that in some of the other schools we explored. We are transferring/open enroling our daughter to another school in another district next year."

"I have 1st grader here @ Tanglen and soon to be kindergartner next year. This school has solved a lot of the issues that have been a problems in the past. *There is now a Behavior Plan that every student is held accountable for their actions. Whether it be in the lunchroom, playground or even the hallway. *The principal is weekly giving update on things we need to know about the school and is always accessible to chat with. I haven't been more happy to see my child grow, learn and be a great role model. The diversity in the school has help my child be a well rounded kid and I couldn't ask for anything more. I would highly recommend sending your child here."

"This school has done a 180 in the past year due to a new principal and a new approach to behavior rewards. The whole attitude of the school has greatly improved. The teachers and staff seem much happier. The students seem more excited about the school and have Tanglen Pride! There has been a wonderful and much needed turn around at this school! I foresee that continuing with the new principal and changes from this past year!"

"Nice school, enthusiastic new Principal! but need some more attention and serious involvement of teachers and parents to teach students self discipline,manners and behaviour. My child not getting all the hot lunch food items (most of them always finish before my kid's class enter for lunch.. ??)and also enough time to eat lunch .. :("

"Nice school, enthusiastic new Principal! but need some more attention and serious involvement of teachers and parents to teach students self discipline,manners and behaviour. My child not getting all the hot lunch food items (most of them always finish before my kid's class enter for lunch.. ??)and also enough time to eat lunch .. :("

"I have 1st grader here @ Tanglen and soon to be kindergartner next year. This school has solved a lot of the issues that have been a problems in the past. *There is now a Behavior Plan that every student is held accountable for their actions. Whether it be in the lunchroom, playground or even the hallway. *The principal is weekly giving update on things we need to know about the school and is always accessible to chat with. I haven't been more happy to see my child grow, learn and be a great role model. The diversity in the school has help my child be a well rounded kid and I couldn't ask for anything more. I would highly recommend sending your child here."

"This school has done a 180 in the past year due to a new principal and a new approach to behavior rewards. The whole attitude of the school has greatly improved. The teachers and staff seem much happier. The students seem more excited about the school and have Tanglen Pride! There has been a wonderful and much needed turn around at this school! I foresee that continuing with the new principal and changes from this past year!"

"I have a 3rd grader and 1st grader here @ Tanglen. My 3rd grader has attended Tanglen since 1st grade. This school has several issues, here are a few. *Bad behavior with no consequences. *Lack of communication!!! *Class sizes are huge, almost 30 kids per class. *No LRTs (Learning Resource Teachers). *No authority/leadership. *Depressing environment, building and playground are outdated. *Bullying rules @ this school, kids run the show. *Teacher morale is low, they are overworked and not supported by admins. *Overall culture of disrespect between staff, students, parent's. *Not enough options for gifted and talented students. *Recess is like a war zone/free for all/etc. *No cultural/holiday/birthday celebrations allowed :( Don't send your child here, their education will suffer. This has got to be one of the worst schools in the Hopkins School District."