North Central Charter Essential School
5
17 reviews
Grades
7-12
7-12
Students
366
366
Type
Charter
Charter
500 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978-345-2701
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about North Central Charter Essential Schoolhorrible teachers dont care... besides some.... clearly dont think before for what teachers they bring in
Posted by a student on 4/15/2021Overall, a good experience and very supportive of students. It is a small school that fosters personal growth well. Due to its size, it can't offer every elective or sport. However, it does a really good job with what it does offer and works with the local college to offer advanced courses.
Posted by a parent on 4/19/2018I was so happy when my son was accepted, as a few people I know loved the school, but I was completely disappointed and I am so concerned by the rapid turnover of the staff and the complete lack of teaching skills with a majority of the staff. They have no idea how to write a proper IEP or work with students who do not fit into the perfect student model. The majority of students that are disciplined are the SPED and Poor kids. http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/ssdr/default.aspx?orgcode=04740505&orgtypecode=6&leftNavId=12565&TYPE=SCHOOL&fycode=2014 The stats say it all. Don't send your kid here if you want to keep your sanity.
Posted by a parent on 5/2/2015I am very disappointed with NCCES. They talked a good talk at the initial information presentation. I was so impressed I couldn't wait for my kids to start there. Unfortunately, nothing they promised actually happened. What happened to "if the student gets a bad grade, we don't just let it go, we have them take the test over and over until they understand the material and get a good grade?" That never happened. Both of my kids are facing summer school for the first time ever and it's for portfolio - where those great grades are supposed to be. Obviously, they were not made to redo things if they don't have enough good work in their portfolios. I will admit that it is much easier to make contact with teachers and staff at NCCES than with FHS and that's a plus, but I definitely don't think my children received the education they were promised.
Posted by a parent on 5/21/2014North Central Charter Essential School has such a terrific, dedicated staff. My grandson wasn't doing well emotionally in another school, and no one was helping him. NCCES has made an incredible difference in his growth and development and I am so pleased. I also have a foster daughter attending NCCES and she hated school before attending this one. Her grades have gone way up and she has not once said she didn't want to go to school, since she enrolled here. Thank you staff.
Posted by a parent on 12/23/2013Nearby Schools
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N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy two kids go here and they are loving it! My 3 year old is learning his whole alphabet and can tell me what each letter is by sight and what it sounds like! My daughter is in kindergarten and she loves school. She is learning to read and can't wait to go to school each day. I love their strong Christian values and care for my kids. Their extended care program is great. My kids cry if I pick them up early. LolOther Review7y ago
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Fitchburg schools - North Central Charter Essential School is located at 500 Rindge Road, Fitchburg MA 01420. North Central Charter Essential School is in the Sizer School (North Central Charter Essential School). North Central Charter Essential School is a Charter school that serves grade levels 7-12.
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