Tumwater Hill Elementary School

There are going to be pros and cons with every school. I feel like the teaching is hit or miss depending on the teacher. My eldest's current teacher has taught him more than the previous 2 teachers have and without this skill lever of the current teacher, he'd still be behind. The previous teacher, kind of had a sucks to be you if you aren't getting it attitude and was hard to work with. I love this years teacher as he has been very helpful to my sons struggles. The principal has not been helpful when I've brough issues to him, it felt very dismissive and "well that's your opinion" and zero understanding for having differing views on things. If your family isn't big into the LGBTQ stuff, this school is very hard to be at as it is shoved down your kids throat at every turn. In the books, the curriculum, the decorations, the workers at the school, parents of children. It is very uncomfortable to be around if this isn't a part of your values system in your home. To each their own, but I think it is inappropriate to shove this kind of stuff down our kids throats. Why can't we just let them be kids as long as possible. I've never seen so much confusion over genders in my life than at this school and it breaks my heart for these kids. Straight people don't put up "straight pride" and have curriculum and coloring pages, and people shoving being straight down their throats, so why do we need to push the LGBTQ stuff? 1000% Do not recommend this school.

I love this school. They are reasonable, understanding and care about kids’ learning, and they listen to parent concerns. We want to move to have a larger lot but I’m really struggling with the idea of moving my child from this school.

My son has attended this school since K. Grade 4th I noticed issues with my son. They have ignored my concerns, took away his help for math and language away, which I denied. Now they are trying to push up to 6th grade when he is performing at a 2nd 3rd grade level. My advice, make sure you record any meetings. they turn your comments into their own story. Make sure everything is in writing. That school does nothing to help with bullying. if your child is bullied they wont tell you there is a form you need to fill out. DO NOT TRUST THIS SCHOOL

This is the best elementary school in the Tumwater area. The leadership is nurturing and responsive. Staff create a culture that views the whole child and fosters child development appropriately. I am so happy that I decided to send my kids here!

After searching every private school in Thurston, Pierce and Mason county, we settled on Sunrise Beach. We insisted on visiting every reputable school in the area, but Sunrise Beach was far ahead of others in so many ways. 1. First, the education level/ experience of the faculty. The school has done an exemplary job of recruiting, exceptional faculty, who both have a warm, caring attitude, but also are credentialed, experienced, and engaging.2. Secondly, the curriculum and college prep components - wow. Science, arts, culture, international components, drama and music, and foreign language, all starting in pre-K and going up to 12th grade. Above and beyond. 3. The individual attention they give to each student. From week one, they were noting the interests and personality of our student, in a way that other teachers had never made before, such as comments related to their special talents and gifts, as well as areas for growth - right away. We were extremely excited to see this4. The safety and security of the campus. Sunrise Beach take safety and security extremely seriously. Single point of entry, locked doors, security drills. Some of these things local public schools are not even doing. We are confident in our choice. Our student is so happy as well, and we know the staff are there to support the students at all costs.

This school is amazing and I highly encourage you to enroll.