I sent my daughter here for 1st grade only to find out she is behind for her age. Her class was over crowded, her teacher was overwhelmed and no one seems to care. I was taking all the time out to help her with spelling, reading, and math but she would get to class and not even have the spelling test
... Read more given to her or the math assignments given to her. I spoke with the teacher about it and was told that she didn't have the time to give the tests. I took her out and sent her to Brice Christian Academy where she will have to repeat the 1st grade. I'm so upset about the whole groveport expericence because they didn't really teach my child much!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/09
I had 3 children that attended Groveport Community. My kindergartener had the most wonderful teacher! I loved the kindergarten experience. I also have a 3rd grader and a 7th grader. My older children were not challenged. My concerns were addressed by being told that they are preparing my children for
... Read more a career center or a 2 year degree!!! This basically told me that they weren't going to challenge my children and that a 2 year degree was good enough. My children had all A's but we found that they were extremely behind when we moved them back to Groveport Madison. There are a lot of communication problems. When I pulled my daughters the Prep school was averaging in the 30% range for math and 50% range for reading. I regret my decision to ever send my children here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
i am a parent of two that this is there first year, i thought i had finally found the school i would be happy with.the principal of the pre buliding said all the right things i needed to hear,but as the year went on i see more kids running the school. some of the staff do not know how to take control
... Read more of there class, i am so sorry i enrolled them in this school. guess i will go back to homeschooling them, Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
First year of attendance for my children. I have a daughter in the 4th grade and a son in the 7th grade. Both of my children are doing well academically and love the school. Free Tutoring is provided by teachers for the elementary school. I am in contact with my 4th graders teachers on a bi-weekly basis
... Read more and they are always quick to respond and let me know how my daughter is doing in class and what she needs to do to get better. Overall, I am pleased with the Middle School in comparison with the public school my son attended last year. He feels safer at Groveport Prep and is doing well academically. The communication should be better from a couple of teachers though. Better organization in the middle school is needed also. This is the 1st year for Middle School. Everything takes time. I expect improvement next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/09
When this school opened it was a ok school but since the change in principals and office staff and the addition of the middle school, my child was just a number! This school has no disicipline! The school has no extracurricular activities, no library, it is dirty, the food is horrrible, my child has
... Read more received rotten fruit and green hot dogs! When I mention this to the staff they brush me off like it is no big deal. They have been changing staff continuiously, and they do not inform the parents of issues in the schools whether it be violence or educuational. There has been weapons in the buildings and if my child had not told me I would have never known. Needless to say my child is not there anymore but parents need to know there is no eduaction is going on in this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/17/09
My son is 5 yrs old and in kindergarten. This school has alot of problems,staff changing regularly-he is on his 3rd teacher-2nd librarian,and even the nurse quit, alot of troubled kids from other school districts attend here, I am at the school daily,I spend at leat 2 hours,The lunchroom is a scary process
... Read more for any 5 year old-Only 2 or 3 teachers on duty-kids fighting,cursing-dropping food,going in & out of lunchroom unsupervised. Do not be fooled by the front door image-You need to pop in during the day and see what is really going on.A child put on a bus-and was not suposed to be, Alot of Teachers Aides not qualified.We will not be returning next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/08/09
Groveport Community School has been a dream come true for my oldest son. We began schooling him at home via the Ohio Virtual Academy but found that it was not the right fit for him. GCS offered everything we were looking for and more. The staff is incredible, extremely knowledgeable and caring. The
... Read more faculty and office staff are on top of everything, and always in contact with the families. My son is in 3rd grade now and his teacher is wonderful. She cares about the students and their education, and has created an environment where learning is fun. The activities are wonderful and planned so that many include both student(s) and parent(s). I truly feel this is a great school and one that gives a top rated education to all students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/08
For the past three years, my grandsons (totalling 4 now) have attended this school. I have been very impressed with most of the staff and their caring attitudes towards the students. I particularly like the way the students are placed according to their needs and not just their grade or age. Every
... Read more student is given a chance to excel in regards to their own abilities. I am looking forward to what this year holds for everyone. Read less
Posted by a other on 09/03/08
This is my second year and I have to childrent. I LOVE IT! They have an active PTO that is non-cliquey which is great for those who have felt shunned in the past..
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
my granddaughter attended gcs for kindergarten last year and had learned to read & write in the middle of the year at the end of the year she had finish in the top 1 % of her class. thanks to her teacher Ms. Dawid and thanks to all the teachers and both principals keep up the good work and we will
... Read more see you next year thank you very much for being so kind and caring. Read less
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Groveport schools — Groveport Community School is located at 4485 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport OH 43125. 4485 S Hamilton Rd is in the 43125 ZIP code in Groveport, OH The school district for Groveport Community School is the Ohio State Department Of Education. Groveport Community School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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