Spanish Fort Elementary School

This is our 4th Elementary School since we are a Gov't Family and move about every 2 yrs. I do not like this school at all. There is so much bullying that goes on and nobody seems to care including the Principals. The P.E. teachers are a waste and don't do anything productive during the kids only time to get excersise. The school sends off a message that Parents are not welcome to the school or wanted on the campus. I do not like my kids attending this school and will be seeking Private Schools instead. Yes, education is important so is structure, but how about finding a good balance and allowing the kids a little bit of freedom...ever heard of recess???
--Submitted by a parent

We love our school. 100% of the parents join the PTA here. The teachers are excellent as well as the principal. Very professional from the bus drivers, janitors all the way up to the principal. We could not be more proud of our school! Project Jubilee is a great program for gifted children. Our child is so excited about going to space camp in Huntsville this year!
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful school. Superb teachers, high test scores, happy kids!
--Submitted by a parent

They have a great educational progam for the kids in our area.

We are so pleased that we have such a fine public school in our community. The teachers and administrators are all top notch. My boys love this school and we have had nothing but wonderful experiences here.
--Submitted by a parent

A wondeful learning environment. A great mix of traditional learning and fun hands-on activities.
--Submitted by a parent

Spanish Fort has a very traditional style of learning - a lot of tests to say the least. Not much emphasis on creative writing, even in Third Grade. PE every day is great, though children have very little opportunity for free play outside.
--Submitted by a parent

While this school does continue to do well on testing, it is highly closed off for many families. They limit parent exposure by vague and ridiculous rules meant to maintain the educational environment. They want complete control of their school siting security reasons, yet anyone could walk onto that campus at will. It is surrounded by 2 major roads near I-10! The new principal this year seems to be taking positive steps to make some changes. The parent involvement previously mentioned is b/c most of these parents are desperate to cement a place in this community and have a warped sense of what is important. The school and many parents fail miserably to properly supervise their children, therefore turning their heads to their children's lack of respect, values and general behavior. The school is highly hypocritical in that regards. They preach good behavior, but in no way enforce their own rules!
--Submitted by a parent

Wow! Parents are heavily involved at this school. The PTA funds 'extras' such as technology schoolwide, reading lab, the Music Man, and more. Although the facilities are aging, the academics and teaching approaches keep this school near the top in test scores. Another positive is that the students truly enjoy attending school here. This is the 5th Elementary school that my kids have experienced because we are a military family and it is one of the best.
--Submitted by a parent