Bowling Green hates my dogs :(

[llgator]

I beg to differ with KYcoyote and question where he/she is really located. There are many wonderful neighborhoods in the vicinity of WKU. It just depends on what kind of area you like to live in. Plum Springs is very rural compared to Bowling Green. I sympathize with your problem of finding a place that will accept multiple dogs, esp. if one or more are pits. Unfortunately, bad owners have given pit bulls a bad reputation and most property owners just don't want to take a chance on the headaches. If you've found a place in Plum Springs that will take your dogs, I'm sure you're relieved. But Bristow wouldn't be even close to my first choice in elementary schools in this area and Plum Springs wouldn't be my choice of neighborhoods either. Depending on where you'll be working, it is a little off the beaten path.

[bowlinggreenorbust]

Originally Posted by llgator

I beg to differ with KYcoyote and question where he/she is really located. There are many wonderful neighborhoods in the vicinity of WKU. It just depends on what kind of area you like to live in. Plum Springs is very rural compared to Bowling Green. I sympathize with your problem of finding a place that will accept multiple dogs, esp. if one or more are pits. Unfortunately, bad owners have given pit bulls a bad reputation and most property owners just don't want to take a chance on the headaches. If you've found a place in Plum Springs that will take your dogs, I'm sure you're relieved. But Bristow wouldn't be even close to my first choice in elementary schools in this area and Plum Springs wouldn't be my choice of neighborhoods either. Depending on where you'll be working, it is a little off the beaten path.

He's working off of Nashville and Campbell. It's about 8 miles away. It's not great, but right now he's commuting 20 miles one way so it's better than the drive here.

I am more than a little worried about the school. Greatschools.com paints a dismal picture. If it comes down to it I'll homeschool her again.

[dixiegirl7]

Originally Posted by bowlinggreenorbust

He's working off of Nashville and Campbell. It's about 8 miles away. It's not great, but right now he's commuting 20 miles one way so it's better than the drive here.

I am more than a little worried about the school. Greatschools.com paints a dismal picture. If it comes down to it I'll homeschool her again.

Bristow might not be as bad as it looks as far as their test scores which are not great, but I do know some of the teachers there and they are very good teachers and care a lot about the students. They have implemented several after school remedial programs to improve test scores. As your child moves on to middle and high school you might want to move though.

[llgator]

If you don't mind driving your child to and from school, there is an elementary school that is on the corner of University Blvd. and Creason Drive, not far from Campbell Lane and Nashville Road. It's called McNeill Elementary and it's just across the street from WKU. It's part of the BG City School District and not only is it one of the best elementaries in BG, it is one of the highest rated schools in the state.

You might be able to get into the district through their tuition program. Many students that attend McNeill are on tuition as it is very convenient for WKU faculty. The tuition is fairly nominal ($250 year??) and there are some limits on the number of students that are allowed to attend with tuition. But if this idea interests you, I'd suggest that you visit the school. The principal could tell you more about the process to get a tuition student approved. You could probably just phone the school for an appointment. 270-746-2260. The principal's name is Mrs. Ingram. Or you could call the Central Office to inquire about the tuition process first...746-2200.

My kids both went to this school and we were VERY happy there.

[dixiegirl7]

That is a good suggestion llgator if they have any openings. We paid tuition for my son to go to Potter Gray since we only lived 5 minutes from it, but were zoned for county...made no sense. Potter Gray is also an excellent school.