My two children attend Tarwater and the teachers are wonderful! Lots of parental involvement. When they started they were both behind academically and now they are both at grade level and excelling due to Tarwater.

Parent

We have had a wonderful experience at Tarwater so far. As our neighborhood school, it truly feels like a community where everyone knows your name. The teachers are the heart of this school. They are incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable, and seem to genuinely love what they do. They don't just teach the curriculum; they mentor the students. We’ve also been very impressed with the Administration. They are professional, approachable, and clearly committed to maintaining a high standard of excellence while remaining supportive of families. The PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is amazing and very active, which makes it easy to get involved and meet other families. Most importantly, our kids are happy. My children come home excited about what they are learning. Country Reports, Gardening, Robotics, the Dragon Dance. They are learning a lot academically, but they are also growing in character. If you’re looking for a school that balances a rigorous education with a warm, virtuous environment, I cannot recommend Tarwater enough!

Parent

We love the Tarwater community! Our children are thriving academically and are consistently supported in the classroom. Beyond the academics, the school has a fun welcoming community that makes families feel involved! We are very happy with our experience here!

Parent

Tarwater is a truly special place - kids that support each other and push each other to be better, great families in the community, and teachers and staff who truly care about the whole picture with these kids. Not to mention, how many other public school Mandarin Immersion programs will you find out there we are incredibly lucky to have such a unique and top-notch program in CUSD. In a world where balancing all of the pressures of being a public school educator is harder than ever, Tarwater really excels and sets itself apart as a welcoming, happy, safe, motivating environment

Parent

“I have a son in kindergarten and a daughter in fourth grade at Tarwater. I have always loved the academic and social environment offered by the school. Teachers and administrators are engaging and supportive of students and parents alike. They genuinely care about creating an environment where our children can excel and thrive. The school offers a strong sense of community that extends beyond its grounds and I would highly recommend it to friends and family.”

Parent

“There's something for everybody at Tarwater. The students are very warm and friendly. I think this is an amazing school to go to, and I'm really lucky to be here.”

Jace (Student)

“Tarwater is focused on academics and that was important to us as we were starting to enroll our kids in school. But there's so much more than the academic part, it's a great community.”

Tim M. (Parent)