Navy Elementary School

Our son attended kindergarten and first grade at Navy. His KG teacher was enthusiastic and had a lot of fun activities. However, he did not learn how to read or write any better than he could when he started. His first grade teacher was an inflexible disciplinarian and my son began to hate school and act out. The administration was unresponsive to our concerns.
--Submitted by a parent

Navy is a wonderful school with opportunities for challenging and competitive academics. Ms. Hand was absolutely great. After school activities are average. Overall a great school for the kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Navy is a well-run school, but the Principal, Mrs. Hand, is leaving this summer, so who knows what it will be like in the future. It's a very structured school (meaning, there are lots of rules to follow), which is good if your child responds to structure. It's an academically challenging school and there is plenty of participation from parents. There aren't, however, a lot of after school activities.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children at Navy and we are in our 3rd year at the school. Yes, it is on a busy street but that's the nature of the area, not the school's fault. I find there is a real sense of community at the school and families are very involved. From my experience, most teachers have been wonderful and curriculum is very good. School has been remodeled and has many of the new bells and whistles from Smartboards to Computer lab. Overall, I really have been pleased and have no real complaints other than some of the office staff which can be hit or miss depending on their mood.
--Submitted by a parent

It's got wonderful teachers and atmosphere! The kids feel noticed, too!
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The school location is on a crowded street and staff are not so friendly. My daughter used to go there, and we didn't like the school bus. She is now in a different school. Thank god!
--Submitted by a parent

It is a non-walking school, located on a busy road. The principal is very energetic and greets many of the children by name. Parents are involved in helping in classrooms and thru the PTA. The PTA president keeps parents in touch via email AND things sent home via folders. Senior Dolphins (older citizens) are also involved in helping at the school. Teachers are enthusiastic and the children don't want to miss a day of school. The morning begins with an in-house news broadcast to each room. Dolphin Discovery provides afterschool learning expansions--such as gardening and science. Until construction is complete, scouts meet offsite.
--Submitted by a parent