Fairhope East Elementary

I’m not sure how FHS ranks as high as it does. The focus is not on academics, and admin spends more time making TikToks and drinking coffee than caring about students’ success. Lawless parking lot with no supervision, safety issues swept under the rug, sports > academics. Positives include a good teaching staff and nice front office. Also one of two IB programs in county (although principal puts little value in it even though it keeps the school afloat).

The principal, Terry Beasley, bullied teachers and families. Classes were stacked, and the administration and certain teachers favored affluent/influential families; it was a popularity contest. There were constant fundraisers. The academics in each class varied significantly, from subject matter to grades to daily activities. No cohesiveness. No consistency managing discipline at all. Some classes were extremely well behaved while others ran competely amuck with no consequences. Props to those teachers leading their classes by modeling respect and self control. Shame on those who look the other way so they don't have to deal with it and who at times participate in the bad behavior themselves.

Would not have my kids anywhere else

Words cannot describe how much our family loves ESECC! Carol Saltz runs a phenomenal program. Our daughter adores going to school there. The teachers are compassionate and care so much about each child. We can't wait for our son to get to go there, as well, and get to experience what our daughter has. ESECC nurtures the child's developmental needs in addition to providing an excellent educational foundation & fostering a love of learning!

This school is committed to providing a well rounded education including pottery, art and wood working to enhance the academic studies. Free spirits, free thinking is encouraged.