North Elementary School

825 Chestnut Ridge Road

School District

Monongalia County Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 17, 2019

I agree with April 3, 2017 parent: The following has also happened to me and my sister while being at this school. I pulled my children out to attend another school. I'll add that teachers favor certain privileged students and treat most children like numbers. The atmosphere your child is in feels like a tense and catty office of adults who expect your child to act like they're clocking in to a 9 to 5 job and it feels nothing like an elementary school atmosphere should. Don't let the colorful paintings and wall art fool you, this place is not happy. Since moving to a different school my children's entire outlook and happiness with school has changed. They love going now and seem much happier! I watched their attitudes toward school change within the first week of being in their new school. Now to reiterate April 3, 2017 parent: This school is a hostile learning environment. Staff yell at their students and at parents. (especially the "redhead") I was yelled at during the pick up process after school and was literally appalled that they would yell at a parent that way. Appalled I had no idea they were yelling at me as by the way they behaved I thought it was at a child in front of me. The car rider pick up process is a disaster and they are completely unequipped and take their stress out on the children in stead of finding a better way to orchestrate the whole process. I am currently looking for a new home to get my child into a new school. I too have no clue how this school rates at a 9.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2014

I love this school! Teachers and administration are very involved with students. The principal send a weekly phone message and email to families. Many great opportunities for students.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2014

This school is a hostile learning environment. Staff yell at their students and at parents. I was yelled at during the pick up process after school and was literally appalled that they would yell at a parent that way. Appalled I had no idea they were yelling at me as by the way they behaved I thought it was at a child in front of me. The car rider pick up process is a disaster and they are completely unequipped and take their stress out on the children in stead of finding a better way to orchestrate the whole process. I am currently looking for a new home to get my child into a new school. I too have no clue how this school rates at a 9.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2014

Most teachers great. Principal power hungry and shows favoritism as I have been told. My child is out of North now but a neighbor keeps me posted.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2014

I don't believe this school deserves any stars. I can't think of one good thing to say about it. It takes me an hour to drop off and pick up my child each way everyday. The teachers are terrible about communicating with, parents. The principal is even worse. The staff in the office is rude. Too many students per teacher. The teachers are not helpful, they never respond to me unless is them seeking me out. I have had nothing but problems. I am on the verge of pulling my child out to finish the year teaching him at home myself. He isn't getting an education at all. I have no clue why this school ranks so high. Its terrible!
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

Great school with excellent teachers . I really appreciate them in my son's educational & overall development.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2013

My child started here this year in 4th grade. His current teacher is wonderful and so is the new principal. I am impressed by the academic rigor that is available, along with all the extracurricular opportunities. I never knew the previous administration from other comments but feel the new principal is very engaged with the kids and parents, and seems very well organized. We've been very happy with this school.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2010

The principal is the only thing standing in the way of excellence. Why she even continues to work is a mystery to most!
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

Teachers are very active and work long and hard, however administration at North leaves much to be desired. I so not know how teachers continue to work so well without leadership. The local BOE needs to investigate the principal at this school.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2010

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Submitted by parent on February 19, 2010

The principal here has no clue what she is doing. Everyone is waiting for her to retire.
Submitted by parent on December 28, 2009

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Submitted by parent on May 19, 2008

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Submitted by parent on August 23, 2007

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