Oh how I loved Indianola... thank god my parents were progressive enough to realize that not all…read morekindergartners were meant to sit in rows of desks! Indianola is an alternative school that allows kids to be kids - you start each day on the "carpet" as a group and then go to work stations around the classroom depending on what you want to pursue. Age groups are mixed, diversity is omnipresent and creativity ensues! I was mapping constellations in 3rd grade and did a project on Kwanzaa in 4th... not your run-of-the-mill elementary school experience. And try finding a better school motto than "friends are like rainbows." Can I go back to school here now? Please?

I went to Indianola Elementary from 1955 - 1961. Then it was more traditional in some ways, but…read morethere were students from the neighborhood, which was relatively poor, and students whose parents were professors at OSU. There was a section of the school for deaf and hard of hearing students, and kids were bused in from Fort Hayes Army Base. So it was a diverse, lively, nurturing place. But the picture here is Indianola Junior high, which is off of Fourth Street.

We're just here for the playground…read more Which is a great one: several play areas, a few benches and picnic tables for the grownups, trees and greenspace, loads of different things to do. Slides, swings, unusual things to play on. Baby K absolutely loved it. Access from the neighborhood as well as the school parking lot.

Although I have a personal background serving Special Ed. High School students for a number of…read moreyears, I must admit that the staff I met from the principal to the 3rd grade teachers exemplified what we want to see shaping our youth. By their positive and supportive actions with their students, teachers demonstrated a loving, caring, and nurturing model for individual and groups of students. As an educator, I witnessed teachers who gave of themselves to help build the character and moral fiber of their students. Students responded to the model set for them in that they we're recognized and awarded for "Good Citizenship" (how supportive kind, and encouraging they were to each other on a day-to-day basis). Parental involvement in children's education is encouraged by reading with their child at least 20 mins. a night and providing opportunities for children to continue reading on their own. A child's education in school is stressed as very important to success. Therefore, even if a child only attends school half a day because of a doctor's appointment Etc., it is important that they be in school the other half of that day. I was impressed by the rich learning environment and the positive responsiveness of the children I observed. In keeping with the importance of reading, I was encouraged that they were having a Book Fair while we were there which then carried over into the next day. Needless to say, I added to the support of the school and the children in our home by participating greatly in the Book Fair. I was told that they will provide another Book Fair next February. The school is in need of people who would be willing to volunteer their time and services to help in the Book Fair or just to assist teachers in the classroom.

This elemetary I heard is a good school but the staff at this location(morse rd in columbus ohio)…read moreis very unprofessional. Not only are they not helpful in helping a child become enrolled but will not put in any effort for further assisting you trying to get the child enrolled. They rush you and try to avoid asking any more questions then necessary especially the samolian secretary. She didn't want to call the other school for further information in which I took it upon myself to make the phone call and my child was standing right next to me and not only did she not acknowledge that he was standing there but didn't hesitate to show me her nasty attitude as if she didn't even want to be bothered. To me I was blown off and felt this location presented a vibe of racial discrimination almost as if the lady couldn't stand the sight of us being there. I also called to make a complaint to the director bc this type of treatment made me not even want to talk to anyone else there. The other secretary overheard this and also did not try to intervene. If they treated me poorly and unprofessional I had to think about how they would treat my child. I was very disappointed and hoped for better.

This is just for the playground…read more We went on a weekend. You can see the playground from Innis, but have to go around the back of the school to get to it. There are two playsets, and assorted metal climbing contraptions. Some slides, some balance bars. No benches for parents, unsurprisingly. But a nice playground.

We're here for the playground, so the review is just for that. Two playsets, plus hopscotch and…read moreother stuff marked on blacktop. Large fenced-in area, with benches for parents. Lots to climb, plenty of slides, etc. Baby K loved it. Marked "no pets," but people treat it as a dog park. Not an issue for us since we have 3 dogs, but in general big loose dogs and kids don't mix.

We're delighted with Clinton Elementary for our children! Currently located in the Short North at…read moreOld Hubbard, Clinton will be moving back into a newly renovated High Street/ Clinton Heights location in 2012. If you are a believer in public education and want a rigorous, safe and family-oriented education for your child, Clinton is a place to explore!

We were just here for the playground…read more There are two, one a small toddler sized one at an apparently private preschool right next door. Then one with multiple playsets and equipment, some old, some new, beside the main school. Tree for shade. A couple of low benches for tired parents. Swings, slides, climbing stuff. Baby K loved it. Great setup for all ages, quiet on weekends, plenty of parking.

Avalon Elementary School has given my family a success story in our journey with autism. Not only…read moreis our boy successful in his academic, he has gradually improved socially and mentally thanks to the wonderful teachers and staff. I would do this again over and over. We love you Avalon!!!