The Nora School

955 Sligo Avenue

Silver Spring, MD 20910

5 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by student on May 19, 2023

The administrators speak to you condescendingly, and the classes have no structure, which causes stress for many students. It is said to be a "no bullying zone" yet the school is filled with drama and rumors. The work is too easy and doesn't prepare kids for college socially or academically. Many of the kids become sheltered and uncultured. I will say it is better than public school for some but it needs a lot more structure for students to succeed.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2018

My son came to Nora after attending a large middle school. While it took a little time for him to adjust-we found the school caring, supportive as well as a challenging learning enviroment. The classes are small- so very teacher knows each student well, and are open to supporting the student when he/she is struggling. I could not have made a better choice for my son!
Submitted by student on January 19, 2017

A student-1.Treat u like a baby2. Supposed to be a bully free place there is still bullying3. Head of school makes everyone in the school every morning sit in the hallway for 8 min doing mindfulness and being dead silent. What the school doesn't understand is that this causes stress for kids with adhd and with adhd it is stressful to do this no matter how much u try otherwise4. Supposed to be a pvt school but has teachers that were public school teachers or college professors who teach that way but there not suppsoed to5. Way too easy
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2012

Nora is a great school. My son had a very difficult time in a large public school and a private school. But since he came to Nora things changed gradually. He's now much happier and motivated. Academically he's also doing much better. The school is not judgemental. They give students space to grow in ways that suit them best. The faculty is so caring, encouraging, and inspiring. Students are understanding and support each other. It's a very warm and welcoming community. I highly recommend this school.
Submitted by student on March 06, 2011

I came to Nora from a larger private school with over 6,000 students. The students there were extremely cruel, and hurtful. I ended up becoming so scared of school I took a medical leave, and left the school. I came to Nora not knowing what to expect. Currently, I am on top of my assignments, have a lot of friends, and I am really happy. Nora changed my life, and if it wasn't for the Nora school I wouldn't be able to feel good about myself.