Holy Spirit School

Don’t bother!! If given the choice I will always pick another school over this one it started off great but after 2yrs I see it’s not in best intrest of my kid. No kid left behind? Well here they will leave you. Safety? A joke my child was jumped principle said not her problem.

I recommend this school to anyone and everyone who will listen. All four of my children go here. High school, middle and two elementary schoolers. My eldest two started here in kindergarten and never left, as well as my youngest. They excel exceptionally. Honor roll every quarter of every year as well as perfect attendance. My high schooler has been taking college courses since 9th grade as well as the honors English course. She is now in the 10th grade. We have been with this school since it was located on Livingston Ave. My oldest daughter was apart of the groundbreaking ceremony for the new location. These teachers and administrators have been here. They have watched my children grow since 5 years old. My daughter now 16 and my son 14. There are some new faces but they are just as dedicated. My preschooler is held to a standard of excellence while supported in her growth. My first grader is so bright, attending this school she's only going further while looking into more homework she can do. I will not say they are perfect because no one is. But I will say all of my children started here either in pre-k or kindergarten and I would not have it any other way.

My kids attend Shady Lane. They have already been in three school districts: Reynoldsburg, Licking Heights, and now Columbus Public. I must admit, we find ourselves no more satisfied or dissatisfied with the level of education here than we did in the higher-performing suburban districts. In fact, I would say I receive more frequent communication from teachers and staff at this school than the previous ones. Better yet, this is the first school my kids have gone to where they haven't complained about getting bullied. Their academic performance through upper grades still remains to be proven, but so far I feel as though they have adequate resources and support to learn.No school can raise your child, they can only teach. As a former educator, I know all too well that just being in a good district will not guarantee you're assigned to a good teacher. Furthermore, not all teachers will get along with all students. We actively chose to switch to Columbus Public Schools so that we would have the flexibility of moving schools if necessary, or finding good tutors, or spending more time helping our kids with homework. The framework for success exists here, and there are far more options than there are in the smaller districts. It's worth seeing for yourself!