I have a first grader in Fairmount Elementary and have been thrilled with the progress he has made in reading, writing, and math, as well as learning a second language. This is the type of school that has a great community that you want to be a part of. The PTA is very involved, there are numerous extra
... Read more activities that are brought to the school (SF ballet, opera, capoeira, sports for kids), and there is a child care program on sight. We are very happy to be here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
Our daughter is currently in 2nd grade here. She is excelling in her languages (both English & Spanish), in math, and in science skills. We cannot say enough great things about Fairmount. Fairmount has an amazing staff of teachers, administrators, and a wonderful principal. They are adept at coordinating
... Read more with one another and communicating with the children and parents. The PTA is extremely involved with school activities and is remarkably organized. They raise funds, supplement education with sports, science through gardening, and even capoeira. It also sponsors a host of after school activities and events. Of course, the best part of Fairmount is the wonderful community of people coming from Bernal Heights, the Mission, Noe Valley, Glen Park, and even some from other areas of the City. We have made great family friends that we expect to have for our lifetimes. We love Fairmount. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/09
i have a first-grader at fairmount who transferred there this year from san francisco's so-called 'trophy' public. (among other things, we sought a language immersion program in our neighborhood, which the other school could not provide.) weighed against so strong a competitor, fairmount has performed
... Read more brilliantly thus far (though it suffers from lack of funding like every other CA public school). first off, this school community is warm. it is welcoming. staff make it their business to know kids' names. it feels like a big family. and the families are wonderful -- all pitching in and helping in the ways that fit their resources and availability. when there is a perceived need that isn't being met or funded, a solid group of active parents gets the job done -- or sets a plan in motion to make it so. and the teaching has so far exceeded our expectations. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/09
I currently have 3 children at Fairmount, with a wide range of academic needs and skills, and all three are benefiting tremendously from the staff at Fairmount. Even through the turmoil of a new principal and ADA retrofitting, Fairmount continues to be an excellent school for my children. The teachers
... Read more and staff are caring, professional, involved, and outgoing. A real 5 Star Staff! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/08/09
My daughter has been attending Fairmount since Kindergarten. She is currently in second grade. I am thrilled with her progress in reading, and her Spanish-speaking skills are remarkable. She is doing mathematics at a level I would not have dreamed of when I was her age. She has had the opportunity to
... Read more participate in choir, Ballet Folklorico, art and P.E. activities. The afterschool program, run by GLO, is excellent. She has the chance to interact with kids of all grade levels, gets homework help (very important to me as a working parent), and gets to participate in fun arts and athletic activities. The community feel of Fairmount is truly unique. All parents are welcome and encouraged to contribute to school activities and fund raising events. Teachers and staff are friendly and helpful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
I would like to echo what the previous parent wrote below. My kindergartener is doing great in Fairmount's Spanish Immersion program. She loves it and so do we -- she's learned so much since August and made wonderful friends. The staff is truly excellent, and the school is full of love, support and community
... Read more spirit. (Last weekend I danced next to the principal in a free class by Loco Bloco as part of the school's Black History Celebration.) Fairmount's before- and after-school program is also excellent. We're very happy. We only wish the teachers and school - and a very well-organized PTA - didn't have to struggle so much with funding issues. Read less
Fairmount has the most committed and professional educators & administrators I ve ever seen in a public school. It s an exemplary community where students, families, faculty and staff joyfully contribute to enrich the education experience for everyone. Upon entering Fairmount in the 5th grade, my daughter
... Read more was shy, lacked confidence, and was negative towards school. Within the first few weeks at Fairmount, she blossomed in a way that was unprecedented. Throughout the year she got involved in extracurricular activities, received math tutoring, and went on several exciting, educational field/camping trips. Her teacher, Mr. Chasse, is one of the finest educators a student or parent could hope for. The Principal has made dramatic social and academic improvements to the school. I learned that test scores are neither a true indication of a great school, nor of a child s success. My only regret is that she didn t start there sooner! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/24/07
Multi-faceted, a diverse population, extremities of socio-economic levels, politically correct to the point of being incorrect at times, gay-friendly, traditional and progressive all at once, dedicated staff from top to bottom overall, a principal who is integrated, balanced, top-of-the-line (so to speak)
... Read more who is loyal to his students first; a blend of parents from all walks of life...this is what Fairmount is about...stumbling to reach the top with every intention of achieving excellence. This school, with it's good & bad, could easily serve as a model school in time. It's got a lot of heart, this school... Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/06/07
Dynamic qualities of Fairmount are its staff, its principal and above all its parents. Everyone working together has continued to make this a stronger and vibrant school. School wide scores on the state tests continue to rise (dramatically this past year). The overhaul of the dual immersion program
... Read more is showing its benefits. We will be the leaders of how immersions programs can and should work. Read less
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San Francisco schools — Fairmount Elementary School is located at 65 Chenery St, San Francisco CA 94131. 65 Chenery St is in the Bernal Heights neighborhood and 94131 ZIP code in San Francisco, CA The school district for Fairmount Elementary School is the San Francisco Unified School District. Fairmount Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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