I continue to feel god about what is going on at Fairview. I have been part of the community for years and have seen many good things here. I've found the principal to be caring and extremley visible and the staff dedicated to their work.
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Posted by a other on 03/15/09
My daughter and son are in the third and fifth grade at Fairview. We started my daughter in k and my son transfered from a charter school to Fairview in third. He was unbelievably far behind his peers at Fairview, but the head of the class at Evergreen. His third grade teacher was so dedicated. She worked
... Read more with him and got him caught up by January. Both of my children love school and look forward to going every day. I am able to volunteer and I do, a lot. This is a warm loving atmosphere. Any child is lucky to attend this great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/09
My family is impressed with Fairview. My children came from private schools and transitioned into Fairview beautifully. The teachers have high expectations for the students. We are so pleased we chose Fairview.
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Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
I have had three children in FES and it is kind of a creepy place. my child is kindergarten now and I am looking at other options. It is to crowded and the teachers are not all very nice to the students. They yell, teach the test and are very gossipy. The principle, Mr. Upton is a great improvement from
... Read more the last principle but some of his staff need an overhaul. If you are looking for a warm, happy place that encourages creativity and individuality, don't look here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/23/08
All of my four children attended Fairview Elementary School. I did not like the large size of the school and what seemed to be 'teaching to the test'. Math and English were the primary subjects taught - forget science altogether. We pulled our youngest one out after second grade and he is very happy
... Read more in a science-based program at a local charter school. After our experience at Fairview, we found the charter school concept of educating the whole child very refreshing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/08
My daughter is now in kindergarten and has, by far the best teacher there is! I think highly of this school and would recommend it to any parent that wants their children to have a wonderful learning experience. I think that the staff is great at Fairview and they go above and beyond for our children.
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FES is located in a really good location, but for whatever reason, it just has a negative, don't buck the system attitude. If you are looking for mainstream and not seeking education beyond 'teaching for the test'. It's fine. I disliked the number of teacher who yelled. My daughter did however, have
... Read more an excellent kindergarten teacher. In fact, there were several excellent and caring kindergarten teachers. I don't know about the majority of other teachers and we pulled her out after kindergarten. I think the school is simply too crowded which reduces the ability to provide a more personal and low key environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/08
My child's experience at Fairview has been very unpleasant. This is only my child's second year there. Kindergarten was wonderful, the teacher was absolutely the greatest ever. But now with first grade its a whole new ball game. The principal is very unfriendly and overlooks many problems. The car
... Read more rider experience is a nightmare. The security, what security. You can drive up, tell them what child you want, and they call the child and put them in your car. No ID requested. Much better schools out there! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/17/07
We are very happy with Fairview Elementary. Our three children just transferred from a private school and Fairview Elementary is top notch. The teachers are well trained and overall we think it is a great school!
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* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
650
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
46
Number of classrooms:
30
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Monroe schools — Fairview Elementary School is located at 110 Clontz Rd, Monroe NC 28110. 110 Clontz Rd is in the 28110 ZIP code in Monroe, NC The school district for Fairview Elementary School is the Union County Public Schools. Fairview Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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