Adams Elementary

Greatschools, stop taking down my reviews. I've been rewriting this review for years now. I am now documenting your censorship of the comments on this and other schools. By everyone's account in my family, Briarcliff was subjectively (and objectively in many ways) the worst educational experience we've ever encountered. The principal at the time (2017-2019) was the most duplicitous individual I've ever encountered and the teaching was very sub par.

This school was my first encounter with the North Carolina school system as we migrated here from the Midwest. My experience has been mostly amazing. The teachers really care and the support from staff is amazing. I’ve had a few minor bullying issues but nothing “out of the norm” for kids. It was always well addressed.

We are now in my daughter's second year at Farmington Woods, where she has attended kindergarten and is now in first grade. Overall, we have had a great experience. First, I want to highlight the positives—this may be the most important indicator of a good school for me: my daughter genuinely loves going to school every day. She is excited in the mornings at drop-off and equally enthusiastic at pick-up as she shares stories about her day. As a parent, it's wonderful to see her so engaged. She also adores her teachers and insists on visiting her teacher from last year during every family school event. I appreciate her teachers as well and can see that they genuinely care about their work.The school emphasizes community values, which I value greatly. However, my daughter has faced challenges with learning, particularly in reading and spelling. Her teachers have been proactive in intervening, creating a plan, and maintaining communication with me to ensure she receives the support she needs. I am extremely grateful for their efforts.My experience with communication from staff and teachers at the school has been inconsistent, which is why I rated it a 4 out of 5. I rated the Special Education services a 3 out of 5. My daughter has struggled with speech, and her kindergarten teachers recognized this early, suggesting an evaluation for speech therapy. Unfortunately, there was a delay due to a new speech therapist transitioning into the role, so she didn’t start therapy until the last month of the school year.As we enter the second year, I have received no communication from the speech therapist, which is concerning. This lack of communication creates a disconnect and makes me feel unaware of the support my child is receiving. I don’t think it's a matter of the therapist's ability or care; rather, it seems to stem from poor communication and possible staffing issues. Overall, the positives at Farmington Woods Magnet Elementary outweigh the negatives, and we’re happy to be here.

This school has provided an outstanding experience for my child . The combination of a welcoming and supportive community, engaging and well-rounded curriculum, strong emphasis on social-emotional development, and a robust physical education program have all contributed to my child’s growth both academically and personally. The school’s commitment to clear communication and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment makes it an excellent choice for parents who value a balanced approach to education. I’m confident that Northwoods is setting a solid foundation for my child’s future success, and I highly recommend it to other families.

This school embodies their name. They seek the best for students in all aspects and offer a loving and nurturing environment for students to learn.

Very little support (in every capacity) for teachers and staff, poor pay, no benefits, and many teachers with Montessori training/credentials that can be described as dubious at best (if they have any at all). If, as a teacher or parent, you are looking for an authentic Montessori experience, look elsewhere.