Northbrook School

I feel communication is average, they are middle schoolers. They do not advance children who are gifted and spend more funds on sports than academics. My child feels safe but has had difficulty with a teacher calling him a "cheater". I don't feel the school admin were on the children's side at all, it is more about saving the workplace moral than the children. parents can volunteer for many events, staff is friendly.
--Submitted by a parent

In the past year the school has improved on their communication with the parents. I've found the 7th grade team very willing to participate in meetings and emails regarding my child. I did not get this kind of help from the 6th grade team. I find the online grade book a big help also, last year we couldnt track anything our children were or werent doing and now we can just pull it up online. I was very disappointed to hear parent reviews scolding parents for not being involved. Our family tried endlessly to stay involved with our childrens education throughout the years and were constantly shut out by this school system. As i've said though I have seen some positive changes and hope they continue.
--Submitted by a parent

We have had 3 children go through Northbrook School and have been nothing but pleased. I don't know where the criticism of the 6th grade team comes from. We found them to be most helpful and always ready to help our children whenever they needed help. We have a special needs child and they bent over backwards to help him and keep us up to date. If the parent is involved they are more than willing to help work with the family. The principal can be a bit aloof, but she is very involved with the students. We are very, very pleased with the education our children have recieved and continue to receive.
--Submitted by a parent

I could not agree anymore my chils was an A B student until we moved here from out of state. Her work load is rediculous and hardly any communication with teachers. The curriculum and set up is to say the least poposterous!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had two children go through the Mendota School District and have been nothing but pleased with the education they have received. I have made my children be accountable for their educations, which includes seeking out a teacher for assistance when needed and I feel the teachers have been more than available to help. I also do my part as a parent to help my children be successful. I randomly check the homework hotline and I make sure that my children are doing their homework on a daily basis. I feel that if more parents would do their part and not always point the finger at the teachers that more students would be successful. I always remember that I have two children to worry about and teachers have approximately 150 students to oversee.
--Submitted by a parent

Like all schools, it has its problems but my kid is pretty happy and learning most of the time.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel that the teachers and the principal are not involved with the wellbeing of the students. There is a major problem with bulling and that causes a major issue with safety. there is a major lack of discipline with in the school system also. I also feel that no matter how much a parent is involved the school is not taking their part in keeping my children safe from being bullied. I am very disappointed in this school system, pricipal and teachers!
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children that attend this school. I find the teaching methods completely ridiculous. The 6th grade team is a joke and aren't willing to help the children succeed. The principal is an uncaring and uninvolved individual. One of my kids is bullied so bad she is segregated from the rest of her peers. She is punished not the bullys? I wouldn't recommend this school to any newcomers. It's overcrowded and run by junior high kids. My son is getting 3 F's on his report card and he's never had these grades in the past...If you want your kid fail this is the school for you
--Submitted by a parent

I do not believe the principal or teachers are very fair at this school. They are only interested in the kids whom they don't have to work with as much. Needless to say, My kids no longer attend Northbrook School and if I can help it, No one in my family will ever attend this school as long as the Principal remains there. Northbrook is going downhill by extending her authority.
--Submitted by Barb, a parent

All of my children 3 girls 1 son (with autism) attended Northbrook School and I think they are wonderful, The teachers, The teacher helpers and the Principal's. Having a son with Autism is not a fun thing, But having the help to get through it is wonderful. I really think they do an outstanding Job..... Now my grandchildren have a excellent school to go to..Thank you Northbrook School.
--Submitted by Ann Fowler, a parent