My daughter just completed First Grade at Forest Edge. I was very impressed with her teacher and the administrative leadership. This school provides an excellent learning environment. Timely and appropriate communications are sent to parents.
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/09
Forest Edge may have lower test scores than a few other schools due to its social econic diversity. All in all it has more children pass advanced and fewer children fail than most others even those with much lower Free and Reduced Lunch %'s. I transferred my child there in the 1st quarter when it was
... Read more determined he was 1 1/2 years below his grade level in reading and he had failed 2 of his 4 SOL's. What a difference, within two quarters, his reading DRA was at grade level and he is expected to pass in all subjects and pass advance in two. They use differencial teaching by breaking kids into groups based on skill level. Children may move to another level at any time. The principal is very open and very responsive to parent's concerns and works to partner with the parents for the good of the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
If your child is in GT the school is okay. If your child is in community classes or special education.....find somewhere else!
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Posted by a parent on 12/01/08
Mr. Bensinger is the best principal ever. He is very involved and in monthly talks to each grade lets them know what they need to. Most of the teachers are middling to good. Some were excellent, some were poor, but none were truly awful. When I was there the band made up for in enthusiasm what
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Posted by a former student on 01/04/07
Forest Edge is the greatest school I have attended. I was at Forest Edge from 1st grade through sixth grade,and they wre the greatest years of my life. I graduated and am in seventh grade now, but wish was still back there. Forest Edge has AMAZING teachers and a wonderful principle. I love the extra
... Read more cirrecular activities, and I will never forget Forest Edge Elementary School. The school I grew up in. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/29/06
Forest Edge has a spirit for learning. When one of my children started to struggle in Math, his teacher immediately offered her assistance to help him one on one. Both my children look forward to going to school, this speaks volumes about the school. They have extracurricular activities, homework shop
... Read more where kids can get extra help, and fun field trips. Forest Edge is what every parent hopes that school would be for his or her child. One other thing about Forest Edge is that the children learn how to be good citizens. Respect, kindness, and safety are encouraged on a daily basis. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/05
We love Forest Edge from the community spirit of the staff and volunteers to the high caliber learning environment. I especially like the fact that their focus is on reading and they have a strong extra-curricular program. From chess club to the orchestra, Forest Edge has it all!
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/04
The principal, teachers, and staff make this school feel like an extension of your family. The ratios are low and teachers truly teach to the student not just the topic.
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Reston schools — Forest Edge Elementary School is located at 1501 Becontree Ln, Reston VA 20190. 1501 Becontree Ln is in the 20190 ZIP code in Reston, VA The school district for Forest Edge Elementary School is the Fairfax County Public School District. Forest Edge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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