Forest Park Elementary School

The teachers at this school work extrememly hard, and they want the best for the students. I just wish that they had a better school facility- this school is just too small, and there is no room for growth until a new school is built! Too many teachers are on a cart- art, music, etc. However- I am thrilled my kids attend Forest Park- it is a gem for Columbus Public Schools. Again, the teachers are great.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school and the students are great my kids attend this school and I love it these other reviews are old and this school has improved!!
--Submitted by a parent

This is quite a busy school and really works hard to keep the students learning. The parking is non-exsistent - staff and teachers are nice, but there are some poorly behaved children at this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Unfortunately, I agree that this school is going downhill. When I asked for specific help for my child for a possible learning disability I was told it is too much paperwork to fill out and they didn't agree with me that there was a problem. I have transferred my son to another school outside the school district and am proud to say he, along with his two brothers, is doing great! They now begin their homework without being asked and their grades have gone up. They also are getting the opportunity to learn a foreign language which will greatly help them when they enter into college. I too felt there was no parental involvement or discipline. I do believe it is due to overcrowding and teachers are expected to perform miracles but don't have the tools to accomplish their tasks.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has gone downhill fast. Before there was a principle, Dr. Taylor, and she knew how to effectively run the school. The students, teachers, and parents respected and listened to her. Now the children completely lack discipline, teachers cannot get their attention or participation. There are way to many children per class, and the teachers cannot seem to get control. This is partially due to the administration, but also do to the lack of parental involvement. I had one teacher tell me she doesn't give out homework because most of the kids wouldn't do it and their parents wouldn't make them or help them. So my son got left behind because other parents didn't care. This is the norm at this school, they are giving up on the kids that are there to learn, because they have already given up on the ones that aren't.
--Submitted by a parent