Clark Montessori High School

I am a parent of a seventh grader at Clark Montessori and just bought a house to stay in that school district. My child had a very serious issue with a teacher. The principal has handled things in a very unprofessional manner. Given the fact that we have many more years at this school I can say I totally regret sending my child here and buying a house to stay at the school. It's very important when issues arise to have good communication with the principal and that's not what your going to get. Be prepared to be ignored. My child passed the test to go to walnut but at the time we really felt that Clark was a great school. The teachers have been great but again when issues come up and they always do you have to be able to trust and communicate with the principal and I can tell you first hand you will not get that with the current principal. I'm in the process of now finding my child another school.
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Both schools have high academic rigor. It just depends what atmosphere your child will work best in. Walnut Hills is traditional, while Clark adheres to its Montessory philosophy. I knew my son would flourish in the Montessori environment and he is in tenth grade at Clark. He was in traditional schools prior to that and did okay but partially because I was always checking up on him. That is not the case now. He is genuinely interested in his assignments and grades.
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We are debating between Clark and Walnut. It is a tough choice. Any input is appreciated. We see the positives. I am hoping to hear the negative points, the things I do not see. Thanks

Have an 8th grader at Clark. Fantastic teachers that have/are providing tools he will be able to use in college. Not the college prep of Walnut Hills, but just as good AND a much richer and broader education. Kids from all socio and racial backgrounds. Moving into a new building in 2011. Boys Jr. High soccer which my son plays won city tittle last year and runner up this year. Awesom school!
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Clark has clever students, but disrespectfull immature teachers. Poor leadership by the current principal. If the student wants to feel like their opinion does not matter go to Clark. Other than that the school does have great courses and a strong community.
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My children both graduated from Clark; one is about to graduate from College, the other is a Sophomore. They each were accepted into no less than 8 schools, scholarships offered at all. This is because they had a FABULOUS education at Clark and the colleges and university want THESE KIDS!!! They are so well rounded-, due to excellent teachers/education, community service oriented,diversified community, world field experiences etc. Both my children (and others I know) say that college was much easier than Clark and the kids were coming to them for help...:) It's an EXCELLENT school... go check them out.
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Clark montessori is a great school. It combines classic academic teaching with contemperory methods and deliver them in a montessori way that promote the love of learning and enhance creativity. It is a diverse with students from all kind of ethnic and educational background. There is a significant parents involvement, which, at time, make for one big family. It is also very resourful with may extracuricular activity, giving the kids chance to excel in their favorite sports, music, or art.
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This School was okay. My child did not learn as much as I wanted her to. She did get into a decent colege :P.
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There are always things to do and groups to join for the parents of a high school student. This is especially true at Clark Montessori. The parents are very much involved at this school. There is a very good cross section of talent and experience among the parents here that helps make this school succeed. Whether it is a capital campaign, help with driving, coaching a team or doing repairs to the building there is a group that will volunteer and do a great job. Clark Montessori is truly blessed with the best curriculum, teachers, staff and parents.
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My daughters have had Montessori education since pre-school so when Clark Montessori came into existence and became the first public Montessori high school in the nation, they were overjoyed. They love it here and the teachers are well trained and inspiring. Because of the Montessori philosophy of self direction and meeting your true potential no matter what your academic talents, it has inspired students to blossom and go onto college that might not have even considered it had they gone to a traditional high school. More high schools should be like this. Clark is academic and rigorous for all students not just the gifted. Education is so important today and there are numerous distractions for the 21st century student so finding a high school that inspires a student and puts fun back into learning has got to be the best school on this planet.
--Submitted by a parent