I have two children at the Fairfax campus. We've been very happy with this progressive, constructivist, diverse, excellent public school. The Fairfax is a lovely, cozy space that offers all of the goodies our local school is missing such as library, gardening, art, PE, and music. a school counselor speaks to the children about their feeling in a really positive way. The school is part of the Edible Schoolyard program and also offers an excellent hot lunch program cooked on site. The school provides excellent support for struggling learners. The school engages with parents with education nights, art shows, musical performances, as well as a sweet Harvest Festival. My daughter is currently finishing a poem for the literary magazine. The teachers are a seasoned group and the administrator is strong.
Complaints? We do a lot of fundraising, in part, because we rent our school and have all the aforementioned goodies. But I don't see any waste and I can see the money in the classroom. Also, I'd like more differentiated support for children who need more challenge, especially as the kids get older. read more