Parchment North Elementary School

We have been deeply disappointed with this school. Communication from the administration is incredibly poor, leaving parents in the dark about major changes. Furthermore, the academic standards are lacking, and bullying issues are frequently dismissed rather than resolved. It feels more like a daycare than a place of learning, and we cannot recommend it.

This school has been a massive disappointment, and I honestly regret enrolling here. The communication from the administration is practically nonexistent; you never get a straight answer about anything, and important updates are always sent out at the last minute. While a couple of the teachers genuinely seem to care, the vast majority appear completely burned out, disengaged, and like they are just reading off slides to collect a paycheck.

It’s bad I really never write reviews but this school is just bad I see young girls with boyfriends already but they are just kids in elementary school and they say mean things like swearing a lot and the teachers don’t even say anything and kids fighting with other classmates starting drama .

My two kids attend Northglade Montessori Magnet School and it is amazing. Northglade is revolutionary because it offers a Montessori quality education to an at-risk population.The Montessori theory is holistic: It addresses the student's entire person, rather than just the academic aspect. Northglade students are not just studying traditional subject areas, but they are also learning responsibility, manners, grace, and courtesy. Northglade students learn how to make proper introductions, look people in the eyes during a conversation, and set their places at the table. Northglade students learn to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts peacefully. These skills are not generally taught in traditional schools, but are invaluable tools that will benefit Northglade students as they build their lives and careers. Northglade Rocks!

This school needs help. The teachers try their best but the lack of parent involvement and the home life of many of the students makes learning impossible.