My life's busy. My husband's wounded & recovering at SAMMC. This was the 1st school that recognized the needs of military kids in our situation. Ms. Reed had a group for my kid to be with other kids going through the same. His teacher was a bit blase & never really got to know him. He complained that
... Read more she gave worksheets to sit down with & wouldn't explain anything. But there was one who really got to know my kid. Ms. Morgan. She's the computer teacher. Of all teachers to get to know my kid, it took a teacher who sees them only 2 times a week. My kid wanted to go earlier than the bus just to be with her in the morning & learn what he could. He said she always asked about his dad & surgeries & made him like school. What they learn here's good Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/06/09
I have 4 children that attended this school, one just moved up to the middle school. I can't say ENOUGH about this school! They are amazing!!! Teachers are dedicated and devoted to the learning and development of each child. Of course, you may find one that is just there buying her time until retirement,
... Read more but won't you always find one somewhere? I have a GATE child who continues to thrive. Additionally, I have a child that is a cancer patient that requires ongoing evaluations to monitor chemo and radiation side effects. This school has supported and assisted in his needs. Of course, as a parent it is your job to make sure things happen, if they don't talk to the school... When this happened once, I went to the principal and she made it happen. Tonya Hyde is an asset to this school and staff!!!! THANK YOU FT SAM !!!!! Read less
I am sure that it a wonderful school... For 'normal', 'average' children. Unfortunately for us, our child is behaviorally challenged... which put him below standards academically! Its hard finding teachers anymore that really thrive in teaching.... I always get the feeling that they don't want to take
... Read more the time to interact with kids and are solely there for a paycheck. With my child, we have found that taking time to build a strong bond is key.... However, we felt time they just didn't have the 'time'. Luckily, they have an alternate setting for children/kids like this... however, sometimes its just to late and my child just never thrived!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/09
The curriculum is about average for Texas. Don't send your child here if they excel academically. All emphasis is on the student that can't meet the TAKS standard. A child that excels academically will be bored, and unchallenged.
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/08
I'm a teacher at FSH Elem. and your information about class size is way off! I agree with the reviews that the school is great. We are very student centered!!
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Posted by a teacher on 07/17/08
The teachers and staff really care about the entire child and are there for the children. We were there for K,1st, and half of 2nd. We had to PCS to Maryland and now our son does not look forward to school and even asks to go back to FSH! I was a volunteer and a substitute teacher and was able to see
... Read more first hand how the teachers and staff worked together to improve the education of the students. The only complaint is that the administration does not have strict discipline policies in place. I would also recommend more counselling services especially for children of Wounded Warriors. As a parent I would tell anyone PCSing to the area to attend this school. Military schools have children who are used to new students, and as far as I saw, everyone welcomed each student into the new school. We miss FSH. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/03/08
Being a military family and having experienced many schools, i have a pretty good idea of what i like and do not like about schools. The academics are good.....I think it's about average which is a good thing. My kids have attended schools where the focus of academics is so strong that the kids feel
... Read more overwhelmed and overworked (i saw it by volunteering at the school in many areas). The music,arts sports etc here is great. They are exposed to many different things and it is wonderful. Parents are pretty involved and it works well. Overall i am very happy with this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/06
Fort Sam Houston is an exceptional school. Teachers and administrators work together to provide a quality program. Children with special needs have superior programming.
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Posted by a parent on 02/10/06
My daughter went to this school for her kindergarten year and 1/2 of her first grade year. When we relocated to Colorado, she was well beyond her peers in Colorado. The school has a program to test students on their abilities in Reading and Math and places students appropriately.
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School Profile for Ft Sam Houston Elementary School
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Student enrollment:
832
Students per teacher:
17
Full-time teachers:
49
Number of classrooms:
45
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Visually Impaired Specialists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
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;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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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.
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San Antonio schools — Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is located at 3370 Nursery Rd, San Antonio TX 78234. 3370 Nursery Rd is in the 78234 ZIP code in San Antonio, TX The school district for Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is the Ft Sam Houston Independent School District. Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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