Hebron - Harman Elementary School

Posted: August 31, 2025

The teachers are very dedicated to each child and are very dedicated.

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Posted: June 19, 2025

Lost my son multiple times on the bus the sub teacher was disrespectful 10 out of 10 do not recommend

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Posted: October 31, 2023

This school was absolutely horrible. My daughter was strangled by another kid, my son was bullied, my daughter's teacher "pulled someone's hair" and was verbally abusive, it almost couldn't be worse. My children hated going to school, and they felt like they were not learning anything. The test scores at the school are low and school/teacher/parent communication was terrible. I was ready to move so that my kids did not have to attend, luckily another school near-by opened up. The new school is a godsend compared to this school. Everything about the Hebron-Harmans needs to be overhauled.

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Posted: September 4, 2023

My older son attended the year of the pandemic we were new to the area at the time. My younger son was bullied the school did nothing about it until my son hit back. This bullying issue was so bad the community superintendent got involved. The acting principal is terrible. The principal has no clue what they are doing. 41 staff members were replaced. I feel like the teachers are overwhelmed and my child isn’t learning because so much time is spent on classroom or behavior management. The principal accepts no responsibility for anything. I’m not happy at all. Not to mention my child was left on the bus for 90 minutes and the principal accused him of hiding. I called the transportation department and found out that was not the case. He was sleep and the drivers never checked the bus. No apology or anything. I have to be super careful what I do I don’t want my child to feel like a target at school because I’m not happy.

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Posted: August 22, 2023

I Hate this school, When I was in fifth grade I used to get bullied by many students, and I was always alone, Betrayed and always getting picked at, the teachers and counselors we terrible and did nothing on what happened. Kids used to give mean notes on how other kids look, throw my snack on the floor and smush it, and my teacher did nothing, I was always crying. I never been bullied this much in my life since this school, that's what made me move and leave this terrible school.

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Posted: March 24, 2023

For the record, my kids love going to this school. They definitely have had some teachers that are better than others, but overall they like it. I as a parent have a lot of concerns with class size, teachers being overwhelmed, RAMPANT out of control children with violent behavior, and not great communication between administration and teachers, and between administration and parents. The curriculum is fine, but like others have said, advanced learners get bored and start disengaging because so much of classroom time is spent on behavior management, and bad habits are formed really quickly. Every classroom is loud, out of control, has kids that hit or throw huge violent tantrums.... the frequency that both my daughters get hit by kids is astonishing. The teachers need help, and the district is clearly in need of more resources. Also, there doesn't seem to be any pool of substitute teachers available - any time a teacher is absent, their class gets split among the other teachers, which is so chaotic and disruptive to everyone, I can't imagine any learning happens that day. I've brought up to administration that my kids don't feel safe there, and they've been able to help with a few specific situations, but overall the problems are just too big. There's no way we could have gone to another school, but if there was an opportunity, we probably would have.

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Posted: March 14, 2023

My first grader got bullied all the time, he got punched severally . This got me worried from time to time. The school administrator need to do more on the issue of bullying. I bet some of the kids lack respect for teachers.

Homework is a big deal for me. They never assign homework for my kid, and I hardly know what he Is been taught in class.

If there is a zero star, i will give this school . They really need to do more to get the school to a good rating in every aspect

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Posted: July 31, 2022

My two children have had the benefit of excellent teachers at Hebron Harman Elementary school. The pandemic challenged parents and teachers alike, and the teachers and assistant teachers rose to the challenges.
My children's preK, kindergarten, and 2nd-4th grade teachers provided guidance, great instruction, advice, and social and emotional support to my children and myself the last 2 1/2 years. They were readily available by phone and text at any time. They provided tips on how I could support my children's learning, and how I could address theirs and my own emotional needs. They often checked in with us via Class Dojo on weekends to see how we were doing. And, when my 4th grader had to miss the last week of school this year, her teacher contacted her on video via Google Meet to let her say goodbye to her classmates.
The principal, vice principal , office staff, cultural arts teachers, counselors, and staff were also highly responsive to our concerns.

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Posted: May 25, 2022

This school is terrible. Bullying is a huge issue at this school and teachers/administrators choose to do very little. It is worth spending your own money to send your kid to a private school before you send your kid here. There are some teachers who are great but there are also some that appear to only show up and do the bare minimum for the students.

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Posted: July 10, 2020

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Grate school with good teacher and good environment

Posted: January 16, 2020

Principal is in totally over her head!

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Posted: January 3, 2020

Homework is NOT a big deal there. They EXPECT that pupils will read at night. YEAH RIGHT? Cell phone & vid. games any 1??

Posted: January 3, 2020

Some are very hard working & others can barely keep their head above water with lessons & class managment with over-crowed room with kids with HORRIBLE behavior, so they are REALLY STRESSED OUT. You can tell.

Posted: January 3, 2020

The admin. has been know to micro-manage some teachers while turning a blind eye to kids with BAD behavior. It is a PBS school, meaning it's the teacher's fault & NOT the lil' darling pupils. Just PRAISE the kid but DO NOT punish! Don't think it's working out too well.

Posted: January 3, 2020

They try but are hands off if a kid is spc, ed & say it's not his/her fault as they ARE SPECIAL. So just IGNORE THEIR BAD behavior!

Posted: January 3, 2020

They tolerate it & turn a blind eye. It is WIDE SPREAD. They have a lot of TOUGH CITY kids here that don't act up too often.

Posted: January 3, 2020

Bad. Stressful, over-worked, long days. kids who can't keep their hands to them selves & who have little respect for authority, & preform LOW academically. Every day, some kid some where is having a MAJOR MELT-DOWN it seems. Teachers are more like SOCIAL WORKERS & cops for delinquent kids it seems.

Posted: October 24, 2019

There are some amazing people at this school who love the students and go above and beyond. Then you have the administration which involves county, tax dollars, and, parents who care/don’t care. I’m not happy with the school and procedures.

Posted: October 24, 2019

The school does not give homework. From what I know it’s county standard. The county just does not put its money in this school.

Posted: October 24, 2019

There are and were some amazing teachers. They have left. The school was missing teachers this year. Many classes started with subs, or people who do clerical work at the school. How can a teacher be effective if he/she is not there?

Posted: October 24, 2019

The school might try, as an entire county has certain programs and things it pushes and tries. Respect and integrity start at home. They way some parents behave or even drive there is no way students can be helped at school.

Posted: October 24, 2019

The school leadership does not seem to exist. The principal seems to always “have a way of dealing with things”. It’s a tough school and many teachers have left. It’s only so much the principal can do if the county and her boss doesn’t care.

Posted: October 24, 2019

Kids who are highly intelligent are stuck and bored. They have no way to excel and must be kept in the same pack as the kids who need help.

Posted: October 24, 2019

The school is pushing the unity for all. If you report a problem the principal will know, before the guidance barely did much. I hope it gets fixed.

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Posted: April 5, 2019

My children attended this school from 2013-2017. Pre K-3rd. All 3 really enjoyed the school and I really enjoyed the teachers. My children were able to grow and learn in a wonderful environment. My only complaints are the large class size and number of classes per grade. The school is overcrowded. With that there are not many after school things and no programs i.e plays, concerts etc. I attended 2 in my 3 years there with 3 kids there. We almost bought a different house based on the reviews from this site, but I am so glad we didnt. This was a great school for my kids and they miss it!

Posted: April 4, 2019

I feel like the school tries, some of the kids and parents though. Parents dont seem to care about what the kids are doing.

Posted: April 4, 2019

I just feel more could be done.

Posted: April 4, 2019

My kids are in 2nd and 3rd grade. We had them tested outside the school and both are able to do work far beyond 5th grade (AA county that is) . The kids who excel are placed in regular classes and get bored and fall behind, so other kids need to catch up. I understand all kids are different but have some top classes for the students who are doing well and other classes to help students who need it.

Posted: April 4, 2019

Some teachers don't report incidents to the parents. I didn't know until a year later a student hurt my child and another child. Some students are always in trouble and fighting, so the teachers accept that. Warnings don't work and some parents don't care.

Posted: April 4, 2019

So far my kids have liked the teachers they have, some are very caring. One teacher told my child "don't raise your hand, and give other people a chance".

The classes are over packed to the point the kids cant even turn around. The community zoning for this school is so big. The county allows more and more homes to be built with the same small school. The playgrounds are a joke. People who live near the school making trouble. Look on google maps, you will see what I mean. The classes need expansion, the lunchroom is small. so many things need change. We are looking to move soon.

Posted: April 4, 2019

This school has the latest dismissal in the entire county. My kids get home at 5pm, so for that I am okay with no homework. When it is given my kids finish it in 2 minutes.

Posted: April 4, 2019

The teachers so far have been very sweet and caring. Thats the ones my children had.

Posted: March 7, 2019

Bullying isn't a big problem here but it does happen from time to time.

Posted: March 7, 2019

I have had the pleasure of witnessing these characteristics on numerous occasions. Best group of students I have worked with!

Posted: March 7, 2019

Ms. Blasingame-White is a very involved Administrator that knows all the students in this school. Mr. Vosburg is a welcomed addition.

Posted: March 7, 2019

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Homework doesn't exist in most cases which may be difficult for parents to be instrumental in helping there student(s) continue to be successful academically

Posted: March 7, 2019

The culture of teachers overall is that they really enjoy teaching here.

Posted: March 7, 2019

Overall my experience at Hebron Harman has been good. This school year has been amazing!

Posted: December 19, 2018

We moved to this neighborhood in August and are currently looking for new housing in a better district. I’m not willing to sacrifice my children’s well-being and education to save money.

Posted: December 19, 2018

What homework? My two children who attend in 4th and 5th grade may get one assignment that can be completed in 5-10 minutes. While I appreciate not having to spend an hour or two each night doing homework, my children aren’t being challenged enough.

Posted: December 19, 2018

my 4th grader’s teacher is available via email, phone, and text. My 5th grader’s teacher is not available. We have tried to communicate with her but do not get any response.

Posted: December 19, 2018

What character? When the teachers choose to overlook verbal abuse by students because it’s “normal” how can anyone be taught character? Besides, character is learned at home.

Posted: December 19, 2018

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My daughter has been verbally abused on several occasions. She has been called homophobic slurs, body shamed, and degraded because of her gender. When she reported the events to 3 different teachers they told her that the student doesn’t have any respect for the teachers and calls them the same names, so she needs to get over it. My 5th grader has reported at least 8 different fights. He has been punched in the face at recess. He was jumped by two boys at recess and they threatened to break his neck if he told anyone. He was also kicked off the basketball court at recess and told he is only allowed to play with the white kids. No disciplinary action.

Posted: September 1, 2018

We are considering purchasing a home in this school zone. We are moving from HillTop North County zone area. We will having Kindergartens. After seeing these review I'm a little concerned. Love the get more feedback on the over environment of the school. Will it continue to build character. How is bullying? I have very nice and caring twins I'd like them keep that way a little longer. Any feedback would be great. Is there a STEM program?

Posted: September 1, 2018

I need to the area. Looking for feedback

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Posted: August 29, 2018

My experience at this school has not been the best.
The lack of information regarding changes, and updates is ridiculous.
I had to reach out to the school several of times to get information about the first day of school and about who my child's teacher is. the communication is horrible.

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Posted: June 28, 2018

I would give Hebron - Harman Elementary School 2-stars. There appears to be a systemic problem that exist. In my opinion, Teachers at Hebron - Harman Elementary lower the bar academically, so students below grade level can comprehend the lessons. Unfortunately, this strategy leaves students that are on or above grade level at an extreme disadvantage for learning and prospering. This systemic problem only exacerbates disciplinary issues, because when students are not challenged they exhibit disruptive behaviors. These factors make it extremely hard for children to learn.

Posted: June 28, 2018

My 5th grade son had little to no homework. Meaning he was not given challenging work. He was able to complete most of his homework in 5 to 10 mins. He was given vocabulary words, at a 3rd grade level and his math and science work were virtually nonexistent.

Posted: June 28, 2018

Teachers are somewhat effective, however, they are so busy handling discipline problems/issues there is very little time to teach.

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MDSE test scores for math and reading are significantly low compared to the state average for the last years.

Posted: June 28, 2018

This school does not challenge students academically. My 5th grade son, who is an exceptional reader and writer was given the same work as students who were not reading at grade level.

Posted: June 28, 2018

My son came home every day with a story about a fight and or students getting sent to the principal's office and or suspended for disciplinary reasons.

Posted: April 23, 2017

I never had to deal with this issues but I think if I did it would definitely be dealt with in effectively.

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Posted: April 23, 2017

My son and nephew attended this school. My son was there for 2 years and my nephew for one. I was very happy with administration and the teachers. Both years my son loved the teachers. They were extremely caring and very involved with the kid's learning. Honestly I was worried because I had seen the rating and one of my neighbors had enrolled his daughter in a private school because he said he did not hear anything positive about the school. But once my son started he fell in love. I like their curriculum and their International Baccalaureate Programme, it is absolutely the best. My nephew attended for a year. He was in the ESL program and what I loved the most was how not only his teacher were very involved with his learning but the kids in his class were always so helpful and willing to go the extra mile to make sure he was comfortable. We had to leave because I am military but if I was to return to Ft Meade, I would definitely try to find a home near the school.

Posted: March 30, 2017

Teachers are very nice and friendly and for my daughter she loves her teacher and loves going to school very much

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My daughter went to kindergarten this year this school is one of the best and the teachers r all good and all the staff are doing very great job I love this school

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I am very satisfied and happy with the principal, teachers and staff. Much credit goes to the principal. I think school deserves lot better rating than just 6 out of 10.

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My daughter has been going there since pre-k and so far all her class teachers exceeded our expectations.

Posted: February 27, 2017

My daughter goes to this school. The teachers in this school are really good. They pay close attention to each child and stays in constant communication with the parents.

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Posted: December 9, 2014

This school is great fun they have lots of activitys fun games nice teachers and nice staffs there school is nice And I think lots of people should go there

Posted: March 18, 2014

This school has exceeded all of our expectations in a public school. The teachers are great as well as the administrators. As I read the reviews most of the bad reviews are from before the school was remolded and as far as not having an automatic door I appreciate the safety procedures they have in place so hold the door once the office buzzes you in

Posted: June 13, 2013

I have 1: who graduated from 5th grade today, 1- in 4th grade, 1 in Pre-K and 1 starts in August 2013. I know first hand the regular front office staff is caring, attentive & knowledgable. They especially Mrs. Kelly, will go above & beyond to help everyone! The PTA trys its best, trust me, I am one of the same members who attends most every meeting & for such a small group (under 20 attending members I would say) they make big things happen! We're always looking for new members & ideas. Most of my childrens teachers have been great, yes, some better than others but thats everywhere. My daughter complains about the disruptive children from time to time, but both the teachers and the front staff do their best to handle and address these issues and children. I shockingly witnessed a disrespectful kindergarden girl be so rude to the staff & I was just stunned, she then proceeded to be rude towards me, since I was sitting in her path. I have had interactions with The Principal, VP, Media, Chorus, Gym, Band teachers all honestly believe they try so very hard to make this school a better place and I am a very Proud parent of Hebron Harman Elementary School!!!

Posted: May 16, 2013

My son is a 2nd grader this year and has attended since kindergarten. This is the only elementary school in AAco to adopt the trial cirriculum and i feel that this style of teaching is rushed and limits the childrens grasp of essential material. I have heard teachers do not like it either. My son was and is being bullied at school due to his size and I feel that the teachers are so stretched w/ over 25 students in each class that it gets swept under the rug, The special education program was cut and this students who had specialized teachers and helpers were placed in regualr classes with little to no help that they deserve. On a plus side, there are some great extra cirricular activites and the teachers are very nice. I just wish he was more challenged.

Posted: April 5, 2013

My son started kindergarten there last year and so far the school is excellent to me. He loves his teacher. The principal and the vice principal are very supportive but firm. Children are challenged and engaged, they even have a group for the young one to teach them manners, sharing, cooperation, good social skils early. I agree the classes could be smaller, my child has 22 in his class. The PTA is very active, we are invited to come read to the class, chaperone field trips etc. If the teacher or I have any issues, I can email and get a response within 24 hours. Not sure what the other people are talking about. It is also one of the newest schools in the county and is said to be the most technologically advanced.

Posted: May 9, 2011

My daughter started Kindergarden this year and her teacher is one of the best I know!!! The entire school staff is friendly and looks out for the needs of the children. I am especially please with the principal.. My daughter had a problem with transisitioning at home and school and she took time out of her busy schedule to make my daughter feel very special and my daughter is only 6 but I know she will always remember her principal! Great School!!!!