Old Brooklyn Community Elementaryent

Living in the city of Cleveland, I honestly do not know what I would do without OBCS. I have three children who attend. The staff is totally dedicated to our children.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in third grade at obcs and i love this school im proud to have my son attend this school
--Submitted by a parent

My son goes to OBCS and I love it. The staff is great and always present. They actually care about the kids that attend there school.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my daughters have attended Old Brooklyn Community School since kindergarten. My elder daughter started with the school in the old St. Luke's Church facility. The school has weathered all sorts of changes: it has relocated twice,and it changed its curriculum from Montessori to character education. The curriculum change although necessary was hugely unpopular. I personally still miss the Montessori method. But, I don't see any other Cleveland public schools educating their children so well, so happily and so safely as the staff at Old Brooklyn. I think the principal is truly dedicated to giving each child a valuable educational experience and she has a knack for finding absolutely terriffic teachers. The staff here is great, the parent volunteers are highly motivated and involved, and the students continue to thrive.
--Submitted by a parent

My child whole goals and out look has changed f0r the better...she can't wait to attend school each day thank you
--Submitted by a parent

My son started 1st grade at OBCS last year. This year he will be joined by his brother who is entering Kindergarten. The school has done wonders with my eldest son who was failing behind academic standards but excelling beyond his class at a Cleveland Public school. The staff is marvelous they are friendly professional and caring. It's a safe and nurturing environment for children. The only area lacking is extra curricular activities. Overall a great school.
--Submitted by J Senal, a parent

My children have been at this school for 7 years. It has undergone many changes, yet through it all, they have been able to maintain the best and most committed teachers, who take an interest in each child. They gave extra help to my son when he was falling behind, and now he tests above average in most of his classes. They also gave more challenging class work to my other child who is advanced and works at a grade level 3 levels above her age. I feel the school is safe, nurturing, and committed to a quality education and more. I don't agree with everything, but that is the way it is at every school. I reccomend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school was started as a Montessori School in the late 90s. When we toured the school in 2005, we were told it was still Montessori. But on the last day of school in 2006, parents were informed in a letter that the school would now follow a traditional curriculum. What a big change to make with no input from the parents, and no advance warning! Those of us who want our children in a Montessori school did't have time to transfer schools because of the last minute notification. The principal, when asked about the changes, passed the buck and blamed it on the Board of Directors. And at the next board meeting, the directors made it clear that they were not interested in the parents' concerns. The Constellation schools are a good alternative in Cleveland. But talk to experienced parents to get the real story before signing up!
--Submitted by a parent

Our first two years at OBMS were very positive, with a really good Montessori experience for our daughter. Then, the principal instituted very anti- Montessori 'improvements' to the curriculum such as grades, a clas schedule, and workbooks. It very rapidly became a traditional school.
--Submitted by a parent

I couldn't ask for a better education. Parents, teachers and principal work together to benefit the child. children are taught morals and values. Individual needs are met. Very close-knit community.
--Submitted by a parent