Norcross Elementary School

I am very grateful for the dedication of the teachers at NES who provide tutoring before class on Wednesday mornings, not just for students who need help with the curriculum, but as enrichment for students who seek challenges.

I had to threaten to go to the school board when it took me a month to get teachers and staff to take my son being both emotionally and physically bullied seriously. My Kindergarten age son had not learned how to spell his full name by Christmas break which is ridiculous. I felt that his education was suffering due to the fact that his teacher was checking his work off as correct even though letters and words were written incorrectly. he wasn't being taught the correct way to write his letters as well. Since Homeschooling him for 4 months he has reached not just kindergarten but 1st grade level activities. I can not wait to get into a school district that gives a crud about the children's academic performance.

The Norcross Elementary has an excellent staff and is strong in academics and the arts. I can recommend it.

With two children currently attending Norcross Elementary (5th and 2nd grades), I can say that we're thrilled with what we see. Our kids don't think twice about the economic and racial diversity of their friend groups, they love their teachers, they are challenged to work hard (including a rigorous FOCUS program), and they come home with stories and ideas that show they are growing in their understanding of the world around them and how they ought to live in it. At the end of the day, I'm not sure what more one could want for a kid. The teachers and administrators are, themselves, a well-educated lot, with PhDs and other post-grad degrees represented. There's a new building, and students have regular access to computers. I'm thrilled my kids are learning life's initial lessons at Norcross Elementary School!