MCS is an excellent school with committed teachers and a focus on education that is beyond cramming as many facts into the child as possible. I pity the children of the parent reviewers who criticise the school's lack of elitism and hot housing! (And there is competition in the school, so not sure where
... Read more that comes from...) Our only criticism is that the music program is very weak and fails to inspire. Let's hope this is on the list of the new principle. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/30/09
I am truly amazed by and completely grateful for this school. High goals are set for students, and teachers put in a great deal of effort helping everyone reach them. Emphasis is also on educating the whole child, and the school walks the walk when it comes to lessons of social responsibility. Arts
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Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
As a parent and former student of this school I have seen how far it can take you-- fantastic
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/08
Disappointed, beyond words. The school's primary focus is making everyone 'feel' special. If your child excels, beware! -they will be bored by social feel-good activities and assignments reviewed over and over until everyone gets a good grade. No sport activity allowed in PE -someone's feelings might
... Read more be hurt. Zero challenge, zero growth. Avoid at all costs!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/07
Marion Cross has wonderful parents and kids, resources, a rich history of school traditions, and some outstanding teachers. All of the teachers are kind and truly care about children. Overall, though, it's a disappointment with some weak teachers who are allowed to do a barely adequate job. The principal
... Read more is a good disciplinarian but an uninspired leader for staff and is only minimally responsive to parent feedback. Parents looking for academic challenge in the lower grades, and even basic crowd control strategies for the younger children, will be frustrated unless they have extremely good luck and avoid the weakest teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/07
My family came to Norwich because of the school. Both of our children have done extremely well since we moved here. The school is a positive environment for children with many opportunities to excel. The main problem in Norwich is the hyperfocus some parents have on their children's education. Over
... Read more the long run, Norwich students do wonderfully in middle and high school. We could not be happier having our kids here! I would advise anyone looking in the Norwich area to visit the school and talk to people in the town. The school is open to discuss parent concerns (which in a town with this many doctors, lawyers and professors, it had better be open), and continues to work with parents and the community to make MCS the best it can possibly be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/05
Our decision to relocate to the Upper Valley was cemented after a visit to the Marion Cross School. We have not been disappointed. The multilayered, integrated curriculum is delivered by a talented, nuturing faculty and has addressed the different learning styles of our children. Art, Music, Information
... Read more Technology, French, P.E., Library Skills, while strong programs on their own, are also woven into and support the the core academic subjects. Under the leadership of our energetic, committed Principal, the recently adopted school philosophy and mission statement is a good example of not only parental involvement, but of interest and involvement of the greater community of Norwich. Is the school perfect? No, of course not, but a recent survey of parents and teachers have helped focus what issues will be worked on over the next year. In an era of growing dissatisfaction with public schools, Marion Cross is what a great school can be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/04/05
We moved to the area, as do many people, on account of MCS's reputation. However, we have been sorely disappointed. While there are a select few outstanding teachers (and two of them are leaving to create their own private school), the quality of education is poor. If your child is an average student
... Read more for whom you feel social development trumps academic development in importance, then perhaps this school will be a good match. However, unless you want to join the ranks of all those parents who now prop up the school's mediocrity (at best) with $60/hour private tutoring, you may want to look elsewhere to promote a strong educational future for your children. Read less
School Profile for Marion W Cross Elementary School
Test scores
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NECAP* Test Scores
Grade Level: All
Test Year: 2009
Marion W Cross Elementary School
School Administrative Unit 70
Vermont
* In 2008-2009 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The results for all elementary and middle school grades are combined and displayed on GreatSchools profiles as Elementary & Middle School results. Grade 11 results are displayed as High School results. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Student enrollment:
297
Students per teacher:
10
Full-time teachers:
31
Number of classrooms:
15
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Learning Differences, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Norwich schools — Marion W Cross Elementary School is located at 900 Church St, Norwich VT 05055. 900 Church St is in the 05055 ZIP code in Norwich, VT The school district for Marion W Cross Elementary School is the School Administrative Unit 70. Marion W Cross Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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