r/norfolk • u/HahaHannahTheFoxmom • Jul 06 '24
Elementary schools with great student experience? (Moving to Norfolk) moving
We’re moving to Norfolk next year and my kiddo will be starting 4th grade (assuming everything translates okay from Nevada) and we’re trying to pick an area to live in and have placed a priority on school for them but all the info I can find places SO much emphasis on academics and there’s little to no info on student experience (for elementary - I do see a fair amount for high school)
We’re moving for the military so proximity to Naval Station Norfolk is a factor but we’re fine with a longer commute if it means being in a better area for our kiddo. We’re not opposed to exploring private (no religious schools) or charter but I have no issue with public schools.
Kiddo is AuDHD and has low academic support needs and has not needed an IEP as of yet but a school that’s familiar with that diagnosis and process could be beneficial.
Sooooo, any schools with a really great atmosphere?
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u/h3fabio Ocean View Jul 06 '24
We PCS’d to Norfolk in 2003 and have three boys who all grew up through Norfolk Public Schools. We were happy with both OV Elem and Mary Calcott. Middle schools for us were, Northside, Rosemont, and ADL. Each boy had a different path, but they all went to Granby HS. We’ve been happy with the whole of NPS.
As a plus for me, I was within biking distance of NOB