Northboro Elementary School

Northboro Elementary was a great school when I placed my daughter there three years ago. She will be going to the third grade this year, but I am not highly impressed with the staff at this time. I don't feel that they promote or encourage much interaction with the parents, except for wanting them to volunteer on the PTO. It seems as if you have to beg to get a conference or a returned email or telephone call back from them. I am also not pleased with their attendance policy. They are over-dramatic about tardiness. I was told that if your child is not inside of the classroom when the door closes at 8:00, they are marked tardy. That to me is utterly ridiculous! I feel that they should give students at least a 3-5 minute window period AFTER 8:00 before they begin marking off the attendance. The new principal seems nice, but the assistant principal seems to always have something stuck up her you know what and is very negative. Bottom line, their teachers are not performing up to the hype of the school's "exclusiveness".
--Submitted by a parent

I have not been very impressed with the teachers at Northboro for the past two years. I try to be a very involved parent through e-mails, in order to keep a line of communication between myself and my childs teachers but such actions are not very receptive. You would think that a teacher would encourage parents inquiring about their child. I am considering moving my child at the end of the school year. The school has a new principal now. I hope the non-open door environment will change. Not very impressed with the Assistant principal at all.
--Submitted by a parent

My child had a hard time adjusting and the teacher was not very helpful. Even though my child will be promoted, I feel that enough was not done to help my child. This schools way of teaching has yet to impress me. I may simply change schools which will be of inconvenience to me.
--Submitted by a parent

The school has a very inclusive program which I truly appreciate and the students benefit from greatly.
--Submitted by a parent

Although Northboro moved from one building an dtown to another this year, the adminisration and teachers didn't miss a beat. My child was academically challenged from the first day until the last. Northboro is a great school with a dedicated staff. Our family has been with the school for over 9 years and we are looking forward to year 10.
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My daughter has attended this school since age 4 and it has been a Godsend! The teachers and principal are WONDERFUL! They care about their students and it shows. My daughter has scored thru the roof on the FCAT each year taken and writes her own short stories. She is now working on writing her own book! THANK YOU MRS. GRIFFIN!!! Her math skills are also off the charts. She also began learning playing the clarinet at age 7 at the school and now plays at an advanced high school level. My four year old was just accepted and I absolutely will not send her to any other school. I cant believe that this school is only rated a 5. If you want to send your child to a school where the teachers will love them as much as you do then please choose Northboro
--Submitted by a parent

My son has special needs, Northboro made sure he had the attention he needed to be an honor roll student last year and now this year.
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I'm a parent of a 5th grader,that has been going to Northboro,since she was in Kindergarden,I'm very satisfied with the school and teachers.They are very concerned with the growth and develpment of my child.This has been a positive experience.
--Submitted by a parent

Great program...fantastic teachers...
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I have 2 children that have attended Northboro since they were in PK3. The Montessori Method has allowed my children to excel at their own pace. The staff is committed to the students and their families. Northboro has a very diverse student population that represents the global community. Students are exposed to students of many ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our experience at Northboro has been very positive and has given my children a strong academic and social foundation. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and be involved in their child's elementary school experience.
--Submitted by a parent