North Frederick Elementary School

1010 Fairview Avenue

School District

Frederick County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 14, 2018

Good school.My child is in this school since KG.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2017

As a parent to a kindergartener, new to school, this place is horrible. It seems like the administration was just hired for the job. No one seems to have any idea what is going on, or how to communicate that to new parents. There seems to be a new rule about parking, waiting, or entering the school every time I show up to drop off or pick up my child. The teaching staff seems good enough, though very fresh off the boat (this was our teacher's second year). It was not an easy transition, to say the least. Also, now that the year has started, it seems like we've gotten a nonstop stream of marketing and fund raising through our child. From book order forms, to 'coupon booklets' that must be sold or returned, to clear advertisements of local businesses masquerading as learning opportunities (record your lunch contents on this form for science, brought to you by X local business!). Hopefully as the year progresses, these people will get their act together.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2017

My child is in first grade and has had two very wonderful teachers. He has a "special" (music/art/PE/media) every day and sometimes two a day. We have seen him learn to read and he has made many nice friends from all different backgrounds. There are many events the PTA puts on, like Math Night or STEM Night or Diversity Night, to name a few. Not to mention that the brand new building is gorgeous! The staff I have interacted with are all caring and knowledgable. We are highly satisfied with our child's experience there so far.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2016

The new building is great. The teachers I have encountered have mostly been fantastic. Unfortunately like in any establishment, it can only be as good as its weakest link. And in this situation the weakest link is the administrators. They are a joke and everything they do has their best interests in mind and not that of the children. The "policies" seem to be chosen on a whim and according to what best suits the administrations agenda. There is no visiting for parents with smaller children, virtually no holiday parties, and zero communication between parents and the school. I have one child who has been receiving special services and have not gotten a single report, aside from report cards, on what services he is exactly receiving. I have had several situations where my other child was not properly supervised to say the least. From what I can gather from other parents it wasn't this way prior to the new principal. Hopefully the higher ups figure that out sooner rather than later so this school can reach its full potential.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2015

My daughter is in her second year at NFES (1st grade), as she transitioned here from a private pre-school. She has and continues to thrive. My husband and I were concerned if she would be challenged enough in such a large classroom setting with many students, but she did wonderfully. She began the school year already on grade level reading but ended the year on a 2nd grade level. She loved her teacher and the entire experience. The staff really does care for the students and their success. The only negative is newsletters/parent information always seems to go out late. I think this stems from administration, honestly. Overall, we've been pleased.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2014

North Frederick Elementary has an amazing staff. The teachers and aids are warm and welcoming. I know my child is well cared for at the school. The brand new building is full of technology not seen in many schools in Frederick County.
Submitted by other on August 19, 2014

This school was amazing and i was here from 2nd grade to 5th grade in the highly able/magnet program. They have so many opportunities for kids, and i came to school every morning with a smile to greet me at the door. The i learned so much and will never forget this school.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2012

There is a lack of communication between the new principal and staff. I brought cupcakes today with permission of my daughter's third grade teacher. This was for my daughter's last day as we are relocating due to my husband's passing. The principal turned us away at the steps even though she knew we had already cleared it with the teacher. The policy is fine, but the guidance counselor also knew I was sending in cupcakes and said she would stop by to have one. This is a new principal. I don't like to go on rumor, but my daughter said she wouldn't let them run tn recess! This experience sours several good years at this school. I put in a call to the principal's supervisor but am afraid that the teacher will get blamed. She didn't know about the policy and I don't think its her fault.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2011

2 Kids went through NFES with another one about to start. Some very dedicated tearchers. Just wish they could get the funding for a building renovation.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2010

My daughter attended NFES for two years, kindergarten and first grade. We were extremely disappointed in most aspects of the school from class size to NO communication with the parent from the teacher. My child was seeing the reading specialist and we were not told. Even more, I walked my daughter to her classroom every day and chit chatted with the teacher and still, I was not told. My daughter's kindergarten teacher had every inch of the classroom walls full of "stuff" on the first day of school and then the teacher told me that she was easily distracted - look at your room! It is unfortunate as the school is so close to our home and I really wanted a good experience. If a child misbehaved, recess time was taken away from all students in the class (it is only 15 monutes to begin with). As a result, we are now paying for private school where my daugher is thriving .
Submitted by other on October 12, 2010

The teachers care about the students and are dedicated.
Submitted by other on April 17, 2010

Although much larger than I prefer to see elementary schools, I find that the principal and teachers keep all of their children in their hearts... North Frederick is truly a community where all, children and adults are respected, and honored for their individuality and needs. The spirit of the school children reflects itself in the spirit of the parents as well. Open lines of communication are valued and important in daily operations. Rah! Rah! North Frederick!
Submitted by student on December 02, 2008

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Submitted by student on May 11, 2008

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