Northwest School of the Arts

I love reading all the good feed backs on how great the school is. I'm currently moving from up north to the south this summer. Looking for a great school for my 13 yr old. She loves to dance and this is what we are looking for. Something to keep her on the right path for her education. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
--Submitted by a parent

I love RMS because every since I've been there I have been getting good grades like AB honor roll and the teachers there offer tutoring if they think you need it or if you ask. RMS cares.

NWSA has a strong theater program. The school has gone through a lot of change. The band program has had three directors in three years. It is a wonderfully accepting place and has great diversity in both the students and faculty. However the organization and communication could be improved.
--Submitted by a parent

The school provides an arts education with accomplished arts professionals, and also is strong in academics. It is a quirky, fun, creative, wonderful place. The teachers come up with all kinds of great, creative ways to mix arts and academics. Since it is a middle and high school, and the only arts school, it is unique. It is also very small and approachable, unlike many of the mega-schools in our area.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a senior at NWSA and I've been there since 6th grade. I guess you could say I've seen all sorts of things. Northwest has made me who I am as an individual and an artist. I've gotten many opportunities from teachers doing everything they can for your experience in the real world. I'll admit my senior year is going to be tough because some of our best teachers have either quit or were fired. I know why these people have left but as a student and friend of these teachers I will not say Why. I've heard many rumors NW will close in 2012 but until then I hpoe people can realize that even though NW is not as it used to be, its still a magical place:)

My 8th grader at NW hasnt had a math teacher for 3/4 of the year.......all subs.....8th grade is a critical year with EOG and EOC.....I have had to hire a tutor at my own expense to make sure that my daughter meets the NC expectations.....the school has not showed any concern around this matter.......Let's watch and see the results
--Submitted by a parent

The high school is undergoing changes with the loss of outstanding, dedicated and talented teachers. The 'new' principal lacks leadership. Teacher morale is low. With the loss of these talented teachers, the AP courses will suffer.
--Submitted by a parent

Northwest School of the Arts is the best because you not only have to be smart, but very talented to get in. They really impress on their students just how important education is.
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I am an eight grader at nwsa and it is a pretty good school. I was there since the sixth grade and had a excellent drama teacher. But over the years the drama department has really gone down. We need help!
--Submitted by a student

We have been at NWSA as a family for the past three years. My daughter just started this year and my son is starting his third year of high school. It has been a wonderful experience. This year we have a new principal with an exceptional music background, Dr. Barry Bowe. My son is able to take AP classes, including music theory and calculus,and is focusing on individual performance on his instrument. I am impressed with many of his professors, some with Ph.D.s. I am excited about the focus on increasing excellence in the Music department to match the Choral, Visual Arts and Musical Theatre departments. The school only has about 1200 students in its middle school and high school; it has had no security incidents and it boasts 96% attendance daily. Its SAT and AP scores are among the top in the district. We love Northwest.
--Submitted by a parent