Northside has been great! Even though there is a huge Hispanic population at the school, my child has not 'lost out' on anything. He has been able to learn about other cultures, learn social skills, & make many new friends. Each teacher seems interested in my child. They also seem to be a lot of
... Read more fun. It seems the calendar math program has improved every child's math skill. My child is in Kindergarten and can multiply (simple #'s), answer word problems, and tell time. I feel very welcome when I go into school.(Very important) I am not afraid to ask to speak w/ my child's teacher or visit the classroom. I feel the school board did a great injustice to Northside when the principal was moved in April; however, teacher's and admin have stepped up and continue to make Northside the best school on Pilpot Street. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/26/07
I think that Nothside school is the best, most diverse elementary school in Cedartown. Mr. David, the principal is great and always willing to step in place and perform any job that will benefit the children. I believe the teachers there are very caring and truly concerned about the well being of each
... Read more child. Northside is very parent friendly and enjoys having parents involved with the students. There is a very diverse population and cultural differences at Northside and I feel that the staff does very well and treats each child equally and with love. It is very unfortunate that the Polk County School Board places a stereotype on all of our schools and therefore limits our school system to be the best that they can. It is a shame so many Cedartown children are leaving schools like Northside because of reasons that are out of the teacher's and principal's control. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/05/04
My child and I love this school and couldn't ask for a better school. The principal's are fair and they participate with the school activities. The teachers are always tring to help the students and they try to help the parents out when it comes to the children. They always have activities for the children
... Read more and the parents. It has been a wonderful experince that we have enjoyed. Thanks Northside Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/04
Northside elementry was a great experiance for my child and me. We both loved it. The teachers seem like they are really concern and act like they really want to help in anyway they can. The principle is fair and is always there when you need to talk to him. Their are alot of activities for the children
... Read more and parents together. And there is things for everyone to get involved. You couldn't ask for a better school. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
591
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
53
Number of classrooms:
38
Arts
Art
Music
Choral, Music
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Hearing Specialists, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Cedartown schools — Northside Elementary School is located at 100 N Philpot St, Cedartown GA 30125. 100 N Philpot St is in the 30125 ZIP code in Cedartown, GA The school district for Northside Elementary School is the Polk School District. Northside Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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