Norfolk Downs

I currently have 2 students that attend NHCS. One in middle school and the other graduating from high school. When my children first attended the school In elementary I truly loved the school. This year my child started middle. This is the first time since my children have attended the school that I am not happy. The principal of the middle runs it like a BPS school. He doesn’t encourage teacher parent relationship, he is ok with living children outside alone with no adult supervision, and the middle school doesn’t have a special education teacher. Therefore my child and other child have falling behind academic. Some of the teachers have nasty attitudes towards parents and students. I am strongly concerning pull my child out of this school and maybe trying later for high school!

This school needs better teachers and needs more teachers to calm down the kids that have emotional break downs and the only like 1 teacher needs to show respect but the school Is really safe but kids in the school are bad and almost all the all the teachers are so nice and kind and help you a lot but yeah this school is very safe and has some good teachers and some good lunches and yeah this school is good

This school is extremely bad. The students here are incredibly disrespectful, swear a lot, fight, bang on doors, and even fight on campus very frequently, especially in 7th grade where they push each other a lot. I repeat, fighting is extremely, extremely bad. Students hide in the restrooms smoking e-cigarettes, and if students swear, the teachers turn a blind eye. The skipping rate at this school is extremely high. For example, I was in recess in the gym until lunchtime, and for some reason another student pushed me hard. In short, if you're choosing a school for your child, avoid this one.

We feel fortunate to be part of this school. It has provided an excellent education and fostered a love for learning in my children. I am incredibly proud to see how much they have grown. The school's overall vibe is so welcoming and it is truly a hidden gem.