TL;DR: don't send your kid here if you want them to hate themself, unless they are a... minority?…read more Horrible. This school has made me hate myself, and I'm surrounded by bad kids all the time. I'm a student here, and so many things are wrong with this school. For example, the Muslims are put above everyone else at the school, the "pepperoni" isn't even real pepperoni and tastes bland. All of the kids are always screaming, getting mad at each other, fighting, and bullying. It's horrible for me in the classroom. oh and also last year, we had to read a book last year that made me feel uncomfortable. It may be the education board for that, but regardless it still has. The same happened for this year. Also, they once forced us to sit outside in the sweltering heat for a soccer game some of us didn't even care about, which I am pretty sure against the law. Talking about against the law, they have cameras in the bathroom! That's a violation of privacy! This school is a very bad place to send a person of this type to as well: White (this is real). Christian (this is also real). Autistic/Neurodivergent Easily bullied I hope I'll never see this school again!

The reviews for this campus will be based on multiple points of view. There will be several review…read moreupdates and I hope to give every interested party a more clear picture of what to expect. Student's Perspective - Culture: After being an educator for over 10 years, I have yet to meet a student who genuinely loves school. Many students love different aspects of school, but for a student to choose school over any other activity, the school would have to be extremely amazing or extremely laissez-faire. There is no doubt in my mind that if you send your child to this school, they will be successful if they follow the regimen to the letter. However, school for students can start as early as 7:00 am, if parents drop off their child early but no later than 7:40. As soon as they get into their advisory class (1st PD), the early arrival kids will begin working on a journal topic of sorts while they wait for the rest of the class to arrive. 3 days out of the week, advisory is used to have meetings around school culture with students, turning every student into a law abiding citizen, for the most part, and drastically reducing anxiety for everyone of them. Students rarely experience bullying, inequality, or unfairness from anybody at this school. They are heavily monitored and the expectation is for them to be quiet in the classroom, the hallways, and in other general settings while meetings are taking place. Where as for other public schools this might be just an expectation, the teachers and leadership team do a large amount of training to ensure that the expectation is enforced. If you've never been at this school while in session, it's impressive alone just seeing everyone move from class to class. One of the few things that students do get anxiety about, though, is the way the restroom is handled for them. They are only allowed to go during the first ten minutes of every class period. If they miss that time block to ask for permission, they aren't allowed to go. There is a system in place in case of emergencies, but too often I've requested someone to come relieve one of my students to go to the restroom after the reserved block and I don't get a response, so the child sits there holding it in. It has gotten better, but it's disheartening to see. The idea behind this is, child safety, protection of school property, and equity of a learning experience for all. Let me know what other aspects of this school you are interested in hearing about. I will try to remain as impartial as I possibly can.

If you're zoned to this school I seriously feel for you. This is the worst of the worst. I'm not…read moreexactly sure what the counseler's job is here except to tell parents "I'm not sure" or "I wish I could tell you more". From what I was told, schedules are reserved for the kids out of district and the children that are zoned get stuck with what's left. If your child is in advanced classes...well they don't have enough teachers or classes to accommodate. Halfway through the year and we've put in our applications in a few magnet schools. If that doesn't pan out then homeschooling it is because Glencliff isn't even an option for my family.

The Agriculture program is top notch and the urban farm is in great hands. Fantastic club for kids…read moreand great program!

WHAT WRONG WITH THIS STUPID SCHOOL…read more A Nashville mom says she lived her worst nightmare when a mix-up at Glencliff Elementary left her 6-year-old daughter wandering the streets alone after school.   Michelle Hernandez says her child, who had never ridden the bus, was mistakenly placed on one during dismissal. After a frantic search, Hernandez spotted her daughter running toward her car, crying.

This morning was one of the worse experiences being at Glencliff Elementary! Not only was I stuck…read morein the drop off lane for OVER an hour but I missed a very important doctor's appointment that took MONTHS to get! I called the office and all they said is to wait for the person who was blocking the exit lane to get out, there wasn't an attempt to look for the person to move her car while minimum of 10 of us was stuck in that lane.

If your children have any type of social issues (anxiety, difficulty making friendships, struggle…read morewith effective communication when dealing with student to teacher relationships), then this is not the school for them. The school struggles in dealing with the social and emotional growth of the children in its care, and the school is particularly lacking in its dealing with children that don't fit into the mold as to what qualifies as "normal". If your child is on the quieter side, is not the star athlete, is not one to advocate for themselves, then I urge you to look into other education options in Nashville. Your tuition dollars can be applied to any number of private school choices in Nashville that would be leaps and bounds above this school. If you're looking at private schools, look for one that advocates for the child as an individual. There are lots of other options in the area that would handle the well-being of your child, and the needs of the admitted family as a whole, much better. One star. Do not recommend.

My husband and I are proud alumni of Father Ryan. We chose to send our children there because we…read moredeeply value the traditions rooted in faith, education, and community. Father Ryan played a significant role in shaping who we are today and will continue to influence who our children become tomorrow.

My girlfriend and I visited the Frances Bond Davis Theater to see the Portara Ensemble on a rainy…read moreafternoon. The performance was excellent, the acoustics were perfect, and everything went smoothly! The concert proceeds were donated to Make-A-Wish so we also got to hear some moving stories about the impact the foundation has. Overall, it was a great opportunity to see some art and listen to a wonderful choral performance.

We have two daughters at this wonderful school, and we feel so blessed to be here! The faculty and…read moreadministration really understand girls and their education, and work hard to bring the best and brightest to the community.

I have coined this the little school that can.. Reopened in one the oldest school buildings in…read moreNashville 5 years ago, this little school is cranking out free thinking, motivated, kids who can also take the TCAPS. Performance aside, this is a school that should be an example of how well schools can work when faculty, parents, and community collaborate to reach a common goal of giving our children a well rounded education. All the props though really belong to the faculty here, they are tireless in their dedication and every one of them approachable and eager to work with you. Curriculum is built around language and reading. Children visit the Libra each day to check out books. They will also be receiving 30 minutes of Spanish instruction each day and will be amazingly fluent within their 5 year tenure at the school. Beyond that, the vibe is everything you hope and expect to find in East Nashville; friendly, open, diverse. Heck, you know your at a school in East Nashville when there is a hemp tattoo booth at your spring storytelling fundraiser!