Northwest Elementary School

We have not had a very good experience moving to this school from Tampa. Last year, my daughters teacher retired with only 6 weeks left of school. She was not very nice. My other daughter was moved to another class this year after a month because her teacher was moved to another grade. My oldest daughter has had a horrible experience with her 5 th grade teacher whose discipline consists of yelling in the child's face. I myself have been screamed at by a teacher in the car pick up line because I didn't see my children and didn't park soon enough. I will be happy when my kids are out of this school
--Submitted by a parent

Unfortunetly it seems there is a growing problem with racism building in the students. Where this behaivor is steming from I do not know, but maybe the staff should start listening more to what the children are talking about. It seems that things that are said are either not being heard, or just completely being over looked. Lets educate our kids in every area, not just math, reading, writing. History seems to be lacking, if not at school. then in the homes of some unfortunate children. No child, white, black or other should be subject to feeling bad about their race or culture.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a child in kindergarten at Northwest. We love her teacher but are not happy with the safety of this school. There is little supervision during arrival and dismissal times. Anyone can easily walk through the gates during these times. We are going to consider private school for next year since I don't know if we can go another year worrying about our child's safety.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Northwest. The teachers are excellent and I know that my kids are safe there. See you in a few weeks.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a prospective 3rd grader that has attended the school since she was in kindergarten. She has loved her teachers, classmates and education. She tested into gifted early and her teachers have made every effort to keep her engaged in class. I strongly believe that the teachers try to keep children interested and excelling no matter whether they are gifted, average or struggling. They will reach out to that student where they are. It is a friendly environment. My son starts kindergarten this year. They both look forward to school.
--Submitted by a parent

Northwest Elementary is so dedicated to each child in teaching them not only the academics that are required but how to be a responsible person. My child has really benefited from this school in so many ways in academic and personal growth. The teachers are dedicated and keep in close contact with the parents. As well as the Principal and office staff being very supportive and caring. My child had alot of emotional anxiety when I started him here, and the whole staff were very supportive in helping me to get my child to overcome his fears. I have never been involved with such a caring group of people who are truly dedicated to what they do as well as treating each child on their personal level. I am going to miss them next year, my son will be going to middle school and I know he will miss it too.
--Submitted by a parent

Northwest seems to be a great school. The students that attend the school seem to be happy, and the teahers who work there are also happy.
--Submitted by a teacher

I am a parent of a Kindergartner at NW Elementary. So far I have had no complaints about the school as a whole. The education and curriculum is one of the best in the area! My experiences with the teachers, staff and Principal have all been postive. I am still awaiting information on the PTA which I have joined and am awaiting to see how many parents are truly involved. I'm looking to 5 years of great education!!
--Submitted by a parent