Nansemond Parkway Elementary School

My daughter has ADHD and was diagnosed with Autism. When I informed them she was going to be tested for autism, they told me to let them know and they would adjust their IEP. They lied. I informed them and they did nothing. No re-evaluation. They knew of her limitations and did nothing to help her succeed. They reduced her hours not because it was best for her but it was best for them. She is now in middle school and cannot handle being in multiple classes. I had mentioned my concerns to them about her learning and her being in several classes. They just brushed my concerns under the rug and completely ignored them. Luckily, the special education case worker and other teachers at the middle school recognize and have validated my concerns. They too feel she shouldn't be in multiple classes as it is too much simulation for her. We are working a re-evaluation due to her autistic diagnosis. This never should have happened if the teachers at Florence Bowser did their job. They made me feel that I had no say in my daughter's education and they were in charge. The middle school has let me know I am in charge and they will do whatever I feel is the best for my daughter. If you have a child who has an IEP, make sure you do your research so you know your rights. Invite an advocate. Otherwise the teachers and administration will take advantage of you and will ruin your child's success in education. They did with mine. I am sorry that the middle school is having to fix their negligence. At least I know they care. The teachers and administrators at Florence Bowser do not care. They set my daughter up to fail and that is unacceptable.

My child started late this school year but we were met by such friendly staff. The kids were all amazing and welcoming to my child. He has had such an amazing school year.

Good school for the most part, some of the staff is rude. Lately I’ve been having issues with the tag pick up staff. They look at you as if you don’t belong and rushly wave their hands at you to go even if the car infront of you is going slow. They try to target people who they feel they can get away with. Every day since February has been a nightmare picking and dropping my son off from school because they know my car by now and are very rude to me everyday although I drive slow and watch for kids I am still a target. Other than that my son has obtained honor roll since kindergarten and has had some really great teachers.

Large class sizes. 25-31 students per class.