North Clinton Elementary School

Clinton Elementary is a nurturing learning environment for students. The teachers are exceptionally well-trained. There is a consistent expectation for students to succeed academically and fortunately the support system is there for both students and teachers to attain that goal. The school also has in mind the well-rounded student, so the art and music programs are top-notch as well.

I went to Belle Morris as a child, and as such, had high expectations. Unfortunately, they weren't met. My first child's kindergarten year was perfunctory at best. He was reading, writing, and comprehending at a 3rd grade level, but all I heard about his progress was the negative. My second child's kindergarten year was awful. The teacher seemed disinterested in teaching. She seemed to dislike children. The principal is nice, but seems overwhelmed. There is a strict uniform policy and I found that inhibiting. Polo style shirts are more expensive than t-shirts, and I don't understand the point behind it. Especially when the other schools in the area don't employee a uniform policy. The only positive I found was my first son's first grade teacher. I'll say Mr. Himmel was incredible! He personally interacted with each child, on their level, and taught each of them on an individual basis according to their specific needs. I thought he was wonderful. However, I'm moving before the start of the next school year, to a better school district. I hope to give my children a chance at a better education than I feel they would receive at this school.

Bullying is a major problem at this school and nothing is done about it because the teachers daughter is part of the problem and she can't do any wrong. This was a great school years ago but not so much anymore