516 Canal St
Lebanon, PA 17046

Classes are overcrowded, classes do not start in a timely manor do to children that do not care. It makes it very difficult for students that want to be there and do the best they can to do so. Even after class gets started the English speaking students get pushed to the side and told just to read or watch something about their lesson. The English as a second language kids take priority after the class gets going as they need extra help. I'm hoping things get better in the high school since kids get to pick classes and placed in classes that match their academic ability.

The school has done a lot in the past few years to improve both the environment and the opportunitit's provided to the students. This school as with every other school is what you make of it. The opportunity to receive a good education in a safe environment is there.

Northwest gets a bad rap due to testing scores. With “no student left behind” policies across the United States, I feel that elementary schools with a majority of language and learning barriers, don’t have the flexibility to give the children who require the time and attention they really deserve to help them get ahead. To me, not allowing student to be split into classes where students at the same level are taught together, creates such a difficult and confusing learning environment. (God bless all teachers in the US who have risen to the challenges in this day and age). Northwest however, does everything they can to give ALL students a fair chance. Teachers and staff at Northwest are encouraging, attentive, experienced and in my opinion, go above and beyond for the students in every grade here. Being a somewhat small school compared to others, there is a real family atmosphere here and an “everyone knows everyone” kind of feeling. Students don’t get lost in the shuffle. Northwest’s specialized programs for students who need extra assistance do their best to help and encourage them to help them get ahead. If families and students are willing to put forth the effort, it makes for a great experience at Northwest! Don’t just look at the numbers.