Nicolas Valley Elementary School

I Volunteer at the school regularly and have gotten to know teachers and staff. I think they're fabulous. The new Principal is great and the School has had some recently nice updates.

terrible school not safe bad administration stuff rude principal and teachers avoid this school my 5 years daughter is scared the first day teacher does not have any smile in her face BAD BAD BADDDDDDDDDDDDDD

We have triplets, and 2/3 have ADHD and behavioral issues. Ms. Schlansky was one of the few teachers at NVES who understood, and didn’t attack us parents or our child. She could see my son for who he was, and not just a behavioral issue. Out of the four 2nd grade teachers we became familiar with, she was by far the best. Academically - speaking she is rigorous and does not pass out As easily – one a sign of a good teacher. When my son started to struggle, she contacted us regularly in order to help us help him – maybe a more important sign of a good teacher. He eventually got his grades back up. A final sign of an exceptional teacher is a love for teaching and truly caring about students – which she clearly does. What a great combination – high expectations for academic achievement, good feedback on assignments and exams, and empathy for students. NVES is very lucky to have her!

It has not been good at all! The front office is rude when you approach then for help or questions. The kids are more scared to get a referral instead of bringing up an issue about bullying. It’s sad to feel you can’t truat your kids with a school.

5...new leadership and smaller class sizes are needed