North Junior High School

My child transferred to North from a small school and easily adapted. Each grade is divided into two teams with one set of teachers assigned to that team. It's like having six small schools. For kids who wish to accelerate, they can still take full advantage of TVMSc and upper grade classes. I completely agree with the other parents re: children with learning disabilities. They are decades behind the research and the law in dealing with special needs kids. Boise School District in general prefers to deny services rather than comply.
--Submitted by a parent

My 7th Grade Student is having a lot of fun at North Jr. High. He has some challenging classes, and some that are giving him social benefits. I really love the school's orchestra! (I also enrolled him at TVMSC, which is much more challenging)
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended catholic school 1st through 5th grade followed by one year at a public charter (with plans to become IB) prior to enrolling at North for 7th grade. We are very impressed with the staff, counselors and faculty. The transition from small, private to big public has been far less stressful than anticipated. North really cares. They listen. They're rewriting the book for "public education". Don't waste your money or worse, your childs education on private/charter schools.
--Submitted by a parent

I agree with the individual who stated that if your child does not struggle in school, North will be a good school for them. However, if your child has special needs, it is a constant struggle to get them the services they are supposed to have. My step-child has Asperger's and was an A-B student until he attended North. His grades then plummeted to D and F's. We were told he was "defiant". While this can be true some of the time, as a special educator myself, I know that most of his issues were that of his educational team not being aware of how to handle his issues and (it appears) not wanting to learn. Trying to get the school to provide accommodations (not excuses, accommodations) was like pulling teeth. Needless to say, we have moved him to another school that we feel will fit his needs far better for this school year.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school all around. I am happy to have my child go to North. There is many activities and great teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

I think this is a great school if you have a child who is good in school. I think it offers very little for kids who have behavioral issues. There seems to be very little education or help for kids who are struggling.
--Submitted by a parent