I was skeptic about transferring my child over to this school, because we had moved. I had my child in a very good school over at Cedar Valley Elementary and have only heard negative things about Timber Ridge Elementary and didn t really want to go on what everyone else is saying about the school until
... Read more I see for myself. Well the school year has started and I can truly say that I should have listen to what the other parents was saying. The front office staff is very unfriendly and not helpful at all. I have left repeated message at the office to be passed on and it seems like nothing gets done, or it s a different story each time you call to inquire about a situation. I really wish I would have kelp my child over at Cedar Valley, because this school sucks so far. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/09
This morning my husband, while at work recieved a phone call informing him that there would be an Awards Ceremony that morning and that my son would be receiving two awards. This is indictive of what we have experienced with this school. There is little to no effective communication between this school
... Read more and parents. The front office personnel are extremely unreliable when it comes to getting accurate and timely information out to parents and are not helpful when you visit the school. The staff seems to not be familiar with their own procedures and often waste your time trying to figure out what needs to be done when questions or requests are given to them. Repeated requests are usually handled different each time you address the staff. And to top it all off, the staff is rude most of the time. Wish my kids did not have to attend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
My son is in kindergarten at Timber Ridge and myself and my husband are military. We are also Christians and raise our children to live the same Christian lifestyle. I was very adamant about moving my son when a few pitfalls happened at Timber Ridge with other students. After praying about it, God
... Read more led me to let him remain at Timber Ridge. Since then, I have had very little to no problems. Overall, Timber Ridge is a very advanced school compared to other places in the area, including some of the Christian private schools. Thanks Timber Ridge for your spirit of family and nurturing. It will definitely be needed in the months to come as both myself and my husband deploys. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/24/09
i love mr.coleman he's the best i known him since i was little. and im 13 now. but i moved to maryland so i miss him so much. I LVE THE RANGERS FOREVER AND ALWAYS IN MEMORY
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Posted by a student on 01/04/09
My son has gone to this school the past two years. We have loved it since day one. His teachers have been wonderful. I've also found the staff helpful. The school does very well academically. The kids come from mostly military backgrounds. The neighborhood is great. All around a wonderful school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/18/08
My child was in the 2nd grade here for the 2007-2008 school year the front office personnel are very rude. The lack of communication on the part of my child's teacher was horrible. We are considering not sending our child back to this school for the next school year and look at other options.
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/08
This school would be perfect if the front office staff would take a course in customer courtsy. Other then the unhappy faces you are greeted take a look behind them because the teachers are great and the new assistant principal is wonderful.
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/08
Office Staff is very rude but the teachers are nice. Academically I have no issues. Not enough Sports I think but all schools here are short on that. Parental involvement is lacking as well.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
My son began at Timber Ridge as a second grader this school year and I find the teacher communication lacking.
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Posted by a parent on 04/05/07
This is the second year our daughter has attended Timber Ridge. I am very impressed with the principal as well as most of the teachers. The academics are great and facility is wonderful. Being a military town, parent participation is normally good, but this at this school it has been wonderful.
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Killeen schools — Timber Ridge Elementary School is located at 5402 White Rock Dr, Killeen TX 76541. 5402 White Rock Dr is in the 76541 ZIP code in Killeen, TX The school district for Timber Ridge Elementary School is the Killeen Independent School District. Timber Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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