Timberline Elementary School

3220 Timberline Drive

School District

Grapevine-Colleyville Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 01, 2021

My son was being bullied since kinder and the counselor doesn't do anything the kid that bullied my son pushed him in recess and broke his hand and the school didn't even know how to explain and nobody cares about it. I called plenty of times to speak with the principal about it but nobody called me back. The school is very organized and they have too many students in one classroom. The teacher doesn't have the patience to teach. I being wanting to move but my contract is not up yet is so frustrating I want to cry every day.
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2021

The teachers really care about their students and staff.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2021

My son was bullied, still had interactions with his bully even with a no contact contract, the counselors didn't know because the school doesn't communicate with them.. He was in the care of an office lady and she lost him. The school didnt call til 20 mins after they noticed he was missing a mile away from the school, to this same day they continue to pick on him in his own home when he's a remote learner. After being here for over two years, this is not the environment I want my son to be around. They care more saving themselves than a childs care...it makes me sick. No apology. But they can continue to live with that, My son is my world and I was never let Timberline Elementary continue to bring him down.
Submitted by teacher on February 17, 2015

I think that Timberline is a great school! We have a strong since of community as a staff and with out students and their families. Timberline has a great one way and two way dual language programs. Along with this Timberline is a Leader in Me campus that is working towards becoming a Lighthouse Academy. There are such great things happening at TES!
Submitted by teacher on February 17, 2015

I have taught in many different schools over the past 20 years (private, charter, and public) around the country and Timberline has an amazing community of dedicated educators! Our principal and assistant principal are very student and family focused. I go to work everyday at Timberline and see the true dedication that teachers give their community by serving the families and students in Grapevine. I am proud to be a part of this team!!! This is a true servant school.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2015

This school is excellent! The principal and teachers are very friendly and supportive a ll the time. I always get support from staff when needed, TES has many extra activities to have fun. My kids are attending different clubs and they are having a great time at TES! The Spanish language classes are a great advantage, as you know in 2020 50% of Texas people will speak Spanish. Also many big companies are coming to Texas and many are giving support to LatinAmerica in Spanish and Portuguese. As a father you want the best for your kids and TES is a very good star!
Submitted by teacher on January 23, 2015

Timberline is a special school filled with love! This school has an amazing staff and a wonderful principal. The teachers with school-age children send their kids to school here and there are many teachers who live in the neighborhood near the school. Timberline is community and I believe that it is what is right with public education. I only wish more schools were are innovative and caring as Timberline. That's what all kids deserve.
Submitted by other on January 23, 2015

I have been a volunteer for a number years at Timberline Elementary. I used to conduct safety presentations when I was a police officer before I retired. The principal and all her staff are warm, professional and very qualified. They treat the children and parents with respect and kindness. The teachers are motivated, enthusiastic and truly care about their students. The children are eager to learn, hard workers and accomplishing great things. Timberline Elementary is a terrific school with a great PTA, terrific Dad's Club and tremendous parent support.
Submitted by parent on November 23, 2014

This is an excellent school in my opinion. Two of my three children are attending Timberline Elementary and they speak English and Spanish fluently, for me this is a great advantage in our real world. The principal and the teachers are friendly and my kids are happy. My kids enjoy to go to this school! The dual program is working successfull for my kids. Dual program is the future for people who wants to be the leaders (many countries around the word are giving this advantage to their children) I am glad to give this advantage to my children at TES.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2014

I was happy to see that the GCISD offered a Dual Language Program at Timberline. We are zoned for Bear Creek but I transferred my daughter to kindergarten at Timberline. The school is diverse and I love that. Parent involvement is huge here. The principal, June Ritchlin, is great to work with and the office staff is friendly and always answers any questions I have. I have seen comments about the emphasis being on Spanish only. I have to disagree. The emphasis is on Spanish and English equally and my daughter has thrived in this type of environment. She loves her classes and her Spanish class 'buddy'. Her teachers are dedicated and work hard to help the students excel. Updates on student progress is well communicated and a question sent via email is always answered the same day and typically within a couple of hours. I have nothing but great things to say about this school. I love the environment, the curriculum, the teachers and the staff. My daughter is happy and by the time she finishes high school, she will be able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently. In today's world, that will do nothing but help her excel in whatever she chooses to do.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2014

We moved into the Timberline Elementary zone hesitantly, yet decided to give it a try. The school is COMPLETELY unorganized, communication between parents and staff is non-existent and issues were addressed in the most UNPROFESSIONAL and honestly shockingly inadequate way that I have ever seen in ANY complaint situation , EVER, not just in an educational system! Initially, I was open to the "diversity" that yes, in our culture is an appropriate and real world requirement and something that SHOULD be encouraged and embraced, however, the school is actually NOT "diverse" it is a spanish oriented school and is geared primarily towards spanish speaking students and parents. Which is great, unless you don't speak Spanish, which I don't. I must say that the parental involvement WAS great and they have many parent volunteers at the school every day. Unfortunately, the language barrier was HUGE and I was welcomed, but unable to communicate with the moms. The school events were CHAOTIC and not worth the time to attend. My child HATED going to school! My child REGRESSED! Then they sent out a letter stating that the school failed to meet the state requirements. I was NOT surprised. We moved!
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2013

the staff is horrible and unfriendly no one in the office ever seems to really know what is going on and always gives you the run around. then when you decide to unenroll from this school they treat you like a criminal....
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2012

TES has achieved the Exemplary status once more. I commend the diligence, determination and dedication shown by it's principal, teachers and students. The school is demographically diverse which makes it unique from other schools in the district. This uniqueness begets unique ways of learning for the students - academically and socially. There are teaching challenges no doubt, but they are not obstacles but rather conduits to greatness.
Submitted by parent on April 06, 2010

I don't get why everyone is so upset about the spanish spoken in school. It's not a big deal. In fact, it will come in handy for the future. This school is awesome: the staff is friendly and helpful and my kids love the school. It's in a great area, what more could you ask for?