My my, how the comments have changed over the last 4 years. That alone should tell us something. Our family has been and Northside for years and we have experienced many changes, not one for the better. The sports teams are weak and there is no staff interest in making this an experience the students
... Read more will enjoy. Because of budget cuts and the lack of raises due the teachers, the teachers have lost interest in the extracuricular activities. We have discussed removing our children from Northside to put them into a more well rounded enriched school atmosphere. If you are new to the area, check the academic scores before enrolling. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/09
Northside School is going out of its way to improve the quality of education for its students. The vibrant, energetic new vice principal, who has strong people and communication skills, balances out the principal who has strong administrative skills. While there are a couple of teachers who need to
... Read more retire, the rest are willing to put in the extra time and effort to help all the children be successful, contributing members of our society. The economic problems existing today are hard on the school, but the administration seems to take these into consideration and do the best they can. My children always feel safe at Northside, and I wouldn't change that for the complications of a big city school any day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/09
Northside school has dedicated teachers, and has worked hard to engage parents and community members. Their recently revised school plan demonstrates a commitment to accountability and support for all kids. Parents are very involved and feel welcome at the school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/09
As a a result of inadequate teaching; absence of leadership; weak and boring education program; weak instruction; laziness of teaching staff; absence of 21st century learning and instruction, we have removed our children from Northside. Many other caring, smart and savvy parents have done the same in
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/09
If you can navigate around the teachers who need to find another career field, your students can have wonderful educational experiences. Unfortunately the teaching staff dictates what students and parents get to experience and it is NOT always in the best interest of the students and often times completely
... Read more LACKS any sort of educational standard. They defintely have a 'status quo' mentality and have been known to 'dumb down' the students. The complete lack of professionalism and accountability is amazing; as a result we had to put our kids in a different school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/09
The majority of teachers at Northside are narrow-minded; boring; operate under a 'status quo' mentality; often disrespect students and parents; do not have any concept of 21st Century learning and student and parent displeasure comes from the ignorance and laziness of the teachers. The administrators
... Read more need to implement teacher accountability and the entire school staff need a strong lesson in fiscal accountability and overal professional integrity. The school and district is dominated by its local teachers union which negatively impacts the educational program and learning environment of the students. Parents need to constantly monitor and evaluate their children's teachers as well as their academic program since it's very weak. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
Principles do not trust their teachers abilities, micro-manage and use authoritarian power. Teachers are unhappy, bitter and have little or no respect for the Administration. The result is unhappy students who don't like school!
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Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
Northside School is terrific. Our 2 daughters have been at Northside since Kindergarten, all the teachers have been excellent and it has made for many happy memories for our girls. They have a strong foundation on which to build their continuing education. Thank you Northside staff.
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Posted by a parent on 08/20/07
Very Good academic programs and good parents. Teachers Organization to help the parents get involved in the school activities and to know what thier children do at school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/18/05
They have an excellent atmosphere for parental involvement. They are strict without going overboard. Teachers truly care that the students not only understand their subjects but also enjoy learning them.
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Cool schools — Northside School is located at 860 Cave Valley Rd, Cool CA 95614. 860 Cave Valley Rd is in the 95614 ZIP code in Cool, CA The school district for Northside School is the Black Oak Mine Unified School District. Northside School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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