Were it not for the marching band, I doubt I would have enjoyed being a student at Briggs as much…read moreas I did. I really loved it, and I'm proud to have gone there, but with the school's reputation getting worse and the marching band having gone downhill since I graduated in 2005, this school is most likely on its way out. I'm going back one last time for alumni band, and to bid my high school band director farewell and a happy retirement, but beyond that, it kills me to admit that I could care less. We had a little bit of everything. An English teacher who reportedly slept with a male student and had his kid (years before I attended the school), a math teacher who slept with the senior cheerleaders so they'd get A's and graduate (it was on the local news for years after!), a football team that never wins, and a long-standing rivalry with West High School. During my years there (2001-2005), we had three different principals, and only Mr. Shreiber was worth anything. Our band director, Mr. Aaron Jackson, has been lauded through the years as the best teacher in the entire school - every teacher has a story about AJ and his band students, which we honestly can't say about any of the other teachers. I won't deny that I could've gotten a better education at another school. I might have had more opportunities at another school. At the time, though, Briggs was the best fit. I'd spent three horrific and hellish years at the absolute worst middle school in the city - on the complete opposite side of town - and going to Briggs was coming home. I really don't know how gay-friendly the school is now, but it was weird while I was there. The gay guys were out and proud and everyone accepted them. God forbid a lesbian came out at any point during her time there. There were a grand total of four lesbians in the marching band, and only one came out during high school. She dropped out because of the toxic and hateful environment. The other three - including myself - learned from her experience and came out after our respective graduations and have been treated well. In summation, Briggs was great for me while I was there, it was a good school before I was there, but after I graduated, it's gone downhill pretty fast.

Binns Elementary was a great school prior to 2006. I graduated from the school in 1998 after six…read moremostly-wonderful years there. I learned a lot, not just about reading, writing, and arithmatic, but about social skills, music, and art, too. I'm not sure what the school is like anymore. The building I knew and grew up in was demolished in 2006 and replaced with what appears to be a smaller, more "modern" facility. I just remember being a student and loving every second of it. I had teachers who encouraged learning and cared about their students. I had two wonderful principals who took their jobs seriously and, while completely different in personality, they took care of the students in their charge. It was a safe environment for everyone.

The Wellington is a wonderful school. Small class sizes, great sense of community and an excellent…read moreeducation. We have been very happy with our choice to send our son there. Highly recommended.

All three of our children have attended Wellington since Pre-K. Our older two are now in the Upper…read moreSchool (high school). It has been an exciting, enriching and rewarding experience for all three. Even though we live in a community with a nationally ranked public school system, we chose Wellington because of the small class size and personal attention that a school of Wellington's size can deliver. We have not been disappointed. Our children thrive academically. They also have the opportunity to be in the band, play three different sports (lax, basketball and soccer) throughout the year without worries of being cut from the team (Wellington has a "no cuts" policy) and they can be in theater productions. Wellington encourages diversity in student interests and demonstrates its commitment to diversity in its teachers and in the students it accepts. Wellington parents are friendly, involved and welcome at Wellington. While some schools emphasize "rigor," Wellington seeks "engagement." Wellington students are engaged, active learners who generally are inspired to learn more, do more. It's an amazing place.

The place is very mid and they barely have any bike racks to park my e-bike at and also the place…read moreis packed on Friday nights at 9 pm for some reason

I went back to Upper Arlington High School pool and lap lanes are in a different way than the other…read moreway because it is 25-meter by 25-yard pool with 10-11 lanes. I had a great swim coming back to Sunday Swim at UAHS. The Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation now has slots for 1 or 2 pm swims because of popular demand when registering online or by phone and still a great value $3 for residents or $4 non-residents with the $1 convenience fee when paying online. Still would like having the whole 2 hours and and adding 3-5 pm options. Just a thought.

St. Mary is a great school- excellent academically, a reasonable value for a private school, and…read moregreat staff. Lots of activities and fundraisers throughout the year: Christmas tree sale, food truck fest, a gala, etc. And, a huge expansion/renovation this year. A beautiful new cafeteria, completely rebuilt classrooms in the big building, and more. A new playground and play area out front, study alcoves, gifted area, computer stations, etc. Well thought out and flexible. The teachers and students are thrilled.

We love this school! The staff is so awesome. Caring, friendly, compassionate. They really care…read moreabout each student. The principal takes the time to learn each students name, and recognize their family. They do a lot of fun activities throughout the year. A really great community of people!

We are really disappointed in the school. For the most part they made empty promises. Only a few…read moreteachers really care to help the kids. A career for a few, just a paycheck for the others.

The teachers are ok but work study isn't as good as a real job. If I worked at a store, I would…read moreget discounts on jewelry.