I think Northridge is a wonderful school, working there for the last couple of years has been a rewarding experience. I believe that the staff does the best they can teaching, but I think what some parents have forgotten is that it is not the teacher's/staff's job to teach the children respect, manners
... Read more and most of all kindness towards others. That is what they should be learning at home from their parents, the schools job is to continue that into the classroom and at recess. If we ALL work together then we will be able to help the children grow up to become productive and caring human beings. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/02/09
I am a parent with a unique perspective. Due to the fact that my original school location was closed due to budget cuts five years ago. We were transitioned into Northridge and initially it was not the most pleasant situation. My family and I are a part of the Northridge community and love it. When you
... Read more become interested and invested in your child's life there are certain rewards that you never could have imagined. I have gotten to know the entire staff and faculty and I appreciate them and embrace each one of them. Turn off your television sets and participate. Become informed parent's. Don't sit back in the 'castors seat' and post false judgements. It's easy to sit and wait to receive. One hand washes the other is my philosophy. Your environment is what you make of it. Empower yourselves and your children with the truth of reality! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/09
My son is at Northridge and has had an amazing experience; the teachers have really been great. My son is a bright boy and they have been very encouraging and put in the extra effort to make sure that he is challenged and does not get bored. The kids are split up by skill level for different subjects,
... Read more which allows for more one on one teaching; it does not leave those kids that need extra attention behind as well as not limiting those children that are more advanced. It is great. There was a school play last year that was a lot of fun for the kids. Music & choir programs. Fund raisers are a necessary evil as we do not get the funding due to budget cuts. Overall a great neighborhood school We love the new principal and she is doing an amazing job with the budgetary restraints. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
my sone loves the school. The teachers have been amazing and the new pricipal has made several changes for the better of the school. We have budget restraints & so we have several fund raisers. Teachers really work with those students that are gifted as well as need additional assistance. We have had
... Read more a very positive experience - a great neighborhood school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
I understand that the new principal has made several changes, and I DO NOT agree with all of them. If I could change anything, I would start off with a strong disciplinary plan for each child AND teacher. Some teachers need to revisit why they started teaching. I would also enforce RESPECT. Children
... Read more and teachers need to respect eachother. 'Love your neighbor as yourself! I attended Northridge when I was in grade school. I will never forget the end of the year performances that we did. Those were the years! I was excited to see that each class put on a wonderful performance for Founder's Day. It brought back memories. ' We must bring back the end of the year performances. This will bring back love and joy to our community, and people will want to help our school. We need to do less fundraisers, and more community envolvement. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/09
This is not a school that encourages the childs growth and development. On the contrary, this school envelopes the ideals of fundraising and state testing. Northridge does not want parent participation despite the eagerness of parents and god forbid you want to be involved, they look at you like a
... Read more plague. The new principal seeks much to be desired and has implemented seating arrangements and a no talking lunch policy. Additionally, there is fundraiser after fundraiser (including Cookie Lee; who the benefits from that I wonder) and I have yet to see the benefits of that anywhere in the school. If you live in this school region, apply for a inner district transfer. We are finishing out this year and moving on to greener pastures next year. The school is a disgrace to our community and children and their philosophy on education and their mediocre scores show it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
I have 2 boys that attend this school which will be their last year thank god, I have had nothing but a year full of issues from the aids who work in bridges to teachers who are worse then children, if a school should be closed this one should be considered, it's amazing the difference there is from
... Read more one year to the next and this is a little advice for parents, your kids are a reflection of you and I've met so kids who show a great lack of respect for others so please reinforce manners and respect to others or they'll achieve nothing in life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/09
Both my kids have attended or are currently attending Northridge. It's been rough going since it had to absorb a few hundred students when nearby schools closed. It's gone through two principles. The last one nearly eviscerated the school of all its good programs. When suggestions were made the answer
... Read more was always, No, it can't be done. Not, Let's find a solution. Not, let's make it work. Just, No. We're on principle no. 3 this year. I don't know if it's her doing, but band and choir are back, and the much-loved sixth grade science trip to Yosemite was saved from the chopping block. Teachers and parents put in a lot of work to save the integrity of this school and maintain the community that has grown. Things are looking up. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/20/08
My extended family attended Northridge from 1986 to 2007. The earlier years were the best, with enthusiastic teachers, All-school shows, talent shows, fashion shows, pet parades, etc. Each teacher that left was sorely missed and was sent out in style! Unfortunately, with budget cuts, teachers unions,
... Read more and politics at the higher levels of administration, this school has suffered. The last principal took away everything that was even remotely fun! The morale sunk to an all-time low under her leadership. If the new principal can put some fun back into the school, the children AND the teachers can thrive! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/08
I grew up in Fair Oaks and when we moved back to this area we were thrilled to be able to send our children to Fair Oaks schools!! To our surprise, Northridge has no parent participation, the teachers are old and grouchy, the office staff is never friendly or welcoming, the yard duties are disgruntled
... Read more parents and the school overall lacks any morale! Thanks northridge for keeping our school a place we actually want to send our children! Read less
* In 2008-2009 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
Student enrollment:
525
Students per teacher:
19
Full-time teachers:
28
Number of classrooms:
20
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Fair Oaks schools — Northridge Elementary School is located at 5150 Cocoa Palm Way, Fair Oaks CA 95628. 5150 Cocoa Palm Way is in the 95628 ZIP code in Fair Oaks, CA The school district for Northridge Elementary School is the San Juan Unified School District. Northridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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