New Center Elementary School

My family moved here15 years ago and my nephew started in the 4th grade. We found the school and the staff to be outstanding....My nephew now is the head programmer for GE....Dr. Sims is very much involved in everything...The people in the area are wonderful...

I have two children in New Center. I am very impressed. Five Star
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended school at New Center for 7 years. We love it. The faculty and support staff know all the kids by name. My son plays many sports, not all through the school, however the principle shows up at the local parks to see her kids play in league games. New Center provides a great foundation for learning.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended since Kindergarten. We find New Center to be an excellant school. In fact, when looking for a new home we made choose this area because of New Center School.
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There is no school in America that all would say was a good one or a bad one.Im sure you will see this one is no different.I have a son who has been going to this school for five years and they have did their best to help him become a fine young man.The only thing I find that could help is male leadership,to many woman with authority and not enough male teachers,the one they have Mr.Brad Loveday is a great teacher and the kids love him and respect him,a very good role model!and perhaps a great principle
--Submitted by Bob, a parent

Leadership is outstanding at this school. Dr. Sims and her associates are top in their field. We are very happy with this school. Thank you,
--Submitted by a parent

New Center has been great for my child. As for politics, show me a place that's not political. My daughter had a wonderful kindergarten teacher, not so great first grade (she was a yeller) and so far 2nd grade she has loved. The principal, Nancy Simms is top notch. She taught my husband 20 years ago and never forgets a name. She cares about each and everyone of those kids and I am certain that she takes each and every complaint to heart.
--Submitted by a parent

Parental involvement is not welcome especially if one has critical things to say about the conduct of some of their teachers. Now they do say they welcome parental involvement...yet there are those who speak out of both sides of their moutbs. One problem is that there are many double standards in some of the classrooms which go on without being addressed which results in confusion. Big lack of uniformity! Administratively, It is tough to be a supervisor and be a teacher's buddy at the same time. Some children receive preferential treatment. Academically, they are at a disadvantage as many of the teachers either set their expectations unrealistically high or have a negative focus and demeanor which contributes to poor performance by the kids. This is a title school which needs better teachers and better community awareness and support. Beware, there is a teacher in this school who enjoys bullying kids!
--Submitted by a parent

I agree that New Center School is very political. I have 2 children that attend school here & the only decent teacher they have ever had is in Kindergarten. Ms. Becky Wynn & Ms. Sandra Sams have always been really pleasent & so caring. My son's first grade year was such a drastic change for both of us.I think in first grade thats when the teachers stop caring & just show up for the pay check. The second grade year has been worse then last year! I cannot believe how these people even get their job. Obviously they just like being hateful to others, because thats how the past 2 teachers have been to my family. I hope by posting this that others moving to the area can be warned of this school & understand how New Center School treats their children.
--Submitted by a parent

I really have mixed feelings about this school. There are real problems but it is one of the better schools in the county. There are some teachers here strictly for the paycheck and some for the child. One can really tell the difference as to who really cares about the whole child. There are some instructors who do not really seem to care and do not take their teaching responsibilities seriously to help kids learn. Out the door at 3pm! They shuck the responsibility to the kid or to the kids's parents. I have served as a room mother and seen all kinds of things, good and bad. Some teachers here do not want parent involvement especially because they cannot take constructive criticism. My child 'tolerated' this school but did not find it wonderful. I do not know that I would recommend it to anyone. Asst principal is good and caring.
--Submitted by a parent