Love this school, we have gone to schools in two other states and Terramar has them beat. My boys have had wonderful teachers. My 3rd child will start kinder next year. I hope we never have to move!!!!
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
What a great year we've had at Terramar! Mr. Hongiman has been wonderful and the addition of Laura Combs as Assistant Prinicipal has further developed the school into an outstanding learning enviroment!!
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Posted by a parent on 04/28/08
My two children have been attending Terramar for 3 years. This school year 2007-08 has been wonderful. My 7th grader talks more about school now then he has his whole life. We love the sports and all the 7th & 8th graders who attend the sporting events is just awesome. It gives these kiddos a place
... Read more to hang out with great supervison. I do agree Mr Honigman has made a huge impovement during his time here. I love Terramar!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/03/08
After seeing the last couple of negative reviews, I had to write. Two of my children attend Terramar and love it! I think our principal, Mr. Honigman has his heart and soul in this school and has made some wonderful and much needed changes! From personally knowing Mrs. Getty, Mrs. Berk, Mrs. Gedney,
... Read more Mrs. Keyes and Mrs. Kasten (SAGE teacher), they have far beyond exceeded my expectations teaching my children! Concerning the other teachers , I have witnessed first hand how kind, considerate, and attentive they are to their students. I know this school has struggled in the past as all new schools do, however, I feel that the principal, assistant principal, staff, teachers, PTSA and students are all on the right track to make this school a huge success! THANK YOU AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
I moved my daughters over from a nearby charter school, and my daughters are doing great! This school has so much more to offer. I am really impressed with the office staff, the teachers and the level of parent participation.
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/07
Terramar is an excellent school with excellent teachers and staff. Teachers will go the extra mile to make sure that all students succeed. Teacher expectations are high and the students achievement reflects that. Parent participation plays an important role in this schools success. I have two children
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/07
I am a seventh grader in Terramar and I know that the teachers here are letting kids slack off. I rarely learn anything.
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Posted by a student on 03/26/07
I do not like this school. They've had way too much turnover with teachers. Many of the one's they do have are unprofessional.
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/07
I only have negative things to say about this school, teachers, principal and administrative staff. The State of Arizona needs to take a serious look at this school and their methods of teaching our children and the lack of quality teachers. The negative effects of the teachers and principal on the
... Read more children are the worst part of this school. Can't someone do something to help the kids at this school get a good education with teachers and administration that cares? Please get someone with a direction, that focuses on the real issues, our children and learning and Love. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/07
This is absolutely the worst school my children have attended. The teachers that my kids have (I'm not sure about all) are rude, disrespectful, and have an uncaring attitude toward the children.
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Peoria schools — Terramar Elementary School is located at 7000 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria AZ 85383. 7000 W Happy Valley Rd is in the Terramar neighborhood and 85383 ZIP code in Peoria, AZ The school district for Terramar Elementary School is the Deer Valley Unified Sd 97. Terramar Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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