North Polk Elementary School

I have 2 children that have attended NPE for 3 years, if we ever had an issue all I had to do was speak to the teacher or principal and it was always handled. They were great in getting my son the speech therapy he needed.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had 3 children attend North Polk Elementary and I have not encountered any of the negative things posted in other reviews. My daughter was actually in the advanced K and 1st grade classes. She also attened la4 there. My oldest son started 1st grade there and my youngest has completed la 4 there. We have met many of the teachers as well as the office staff and principals over the last 3 years and everyone has been very enouraging and loving to the children. There is not really one negative thing I can say about this school or the staff we have delt with.
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I wish I never enrolled my kids there. I have 3 kids who go to that school. Two in 1st grade and one in kindergarten. I can honestly say that the teachers and staff that I have had to deal with should not be in the teaching environment. I have found a max of two people that I believe are in the right field. I have a son with ADHD. And I am constantly called because they don't know how to handle him. Not one of the teachers in that school have any idea how to approach a child with that issue. I also believe that they expect way to much from children at their young age. My kids got suspended from that school because I refused to allow them to stay after school for a detention that was given to them for being tardy. They had no control over that being as they can't drive and I was taking them to school. We are talking about Kindergarteners and 1st graders. Not middle school and high school kids. I would not recommend this school to anyone. If you have a choice DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO NORTH POLK ELEMENTARY!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My youngest son, was left at a bus stop by the school bus without his parents were there to receive him and a couple had to stay longer to take care of the child until I came, because the child should be at school at that time waiting to be picked up by me. I was at the school at the time that I should pick him up, I was waiting for my son in the office and they had no clue where he was.This is the worse school ever, I don't really want to give any more details, anyway it is the only option I have in Fort Polk for my kids
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my daughter goes to north polk and i have been getting reports from her teacher about her behavior. she is a good helper and likes to clean up but she does not follow the rules from what her teacher said. I punished my daughter and told her she was getting a spanking everytime she comes home on yellow purple orange or red. Well she still came home on yellow everyday and her teacher knew my punishment. I have been frustrated because she now came home with a paper from the school because she was on red and had a meeting with the principle. She is very smart and has learned from watching her older brother...i feel her teacher really has high exspectations of these kindergarteners. I have a adhd child with a developmental delay along with speech delay and his behavior is great at school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very pleased with this school. Yes, they do have behavioral expectations, but they are not as harsh as other parents have voiced in this review. A quiet and orderly environment is needed for educational experiences. My son in K and 1st grade excelled well above his cousins in other states at same grade levels. Very happy with how many opportunities there are for parents to be involved with the school programs.
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As a parent of as Kindergartener with Asperger's, I would advise anyone with a special needs child stay far, far away from this school, and the school district in general. The behavior expectations at this school are also unrealistic. I was never so offended as when I saw a group of 4 yr olds being told to walk in a single file line, 'lips and hips', meaning one hand on their mouth and the other one their hip, to keep them quiet and make sure they don't touch the walls. Also, if you are against your child being paddled at school be sure you fill out the form disallowing this, as it is allowable by school policy
--Submitted by a parent

I am sorry to those of you who think this is a good school. Maybe I just have really high standards when it comes to learning but one thing is for sure this place does not. The staff here are very friendly however they are not as focused on learning as they should be. They are more into behavior awards than anything. I have never known of a school of celebrates childrens good behavior but doesn't reward those who get straight A's. The kids here are treated as though they are in military school and don't get much time to act like kids and socialize. Which at this young of an age is a big part of growing. If I had more of a choice I would not have my son at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school. The children are greeted everyday with warmth. There are some rules that we are asked to follow, but these are for the safety of our own children. My teacher has been very helpful and very on top of the children's academic standards. Actually, the standards in this area are higher than any other school we have been to. Communication is mostly through there home journals, but I have left my number and my teacher contacts me as soon as possible. There are loads of opportunitites for parents to volunteer and have an open door policy. Several 'family nights' throughout the year for the whole family to attend. Great School
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in kindergarten here all they care about is behavior and keeping the children SILENT at all times. Academics seem to be almost nonexistant. Horrible school.
--Submitted by a parent