Fox Chase Elementary School

So glad my child goes to this school it is excellent. The staff is great and she is learning so much.
--Submitted by a parent

We love our daughter's experience at Fox Chase, their staff is lead by a great principle, Mrs. Teeth, who is 100% committed to the success of her students. I love the programs they have for children who need assistance, they are very proactive and a please to deal with. Great School, Highly Recommended.
--Submitted by a parent

I transferred to this school in the middle of 5th grade back in 2003, so I only went to this school for a few months, but I have a few good things to say about this school. I transferred in from a school with an average rating, so I didn't do very well at first, but my teacher, Mrs. Rutherford, bent over backwards for me to make sure that I caught up with the rest of the class. Also, I loved switching classes for math. Not only did it slowly prepare me for junior high, but math has never been one of my strongest subjects, so that helped me in the areas where I needed some reinforcement. If I had kids, I would move back to the area just to be able to send them to this school.

The teachers at Fox Chase really care about their students. My daughter struggled with some issues in 1st grade and her wonderful teacher went out of her way to help my daughter. My daughter had a wonderful year academically and socially.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very disappointed with my son's education and feel he will have to spend the summer with a tutor to 'catch-up'. I will do everything in my power to not have my son attend there next year. They are inconsistent and the teachers 'run the show'. Is anyone else concerned that 1st graders eat lunch at 1pm? We have a lot of work to do ensure our child has a stable learning base and he unfortunately did not acquire it here....I will add that his kindergarten teacher was STELLAR. Too bad she couldn't follow our child through 5th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

My child is a current student. I agree with the posting that the teachers thinking its social hour and arent watching the kids. I chaperoned a field trip and was amazed at the behavior that was allowed. Teacher was too busy chatting with another mother to care. The reading teachers ROCK!! There is one that took time to get to know my child and he excelled with her. He looked forward to seeing her. (His teacher claimed he couldnt read, but he was removed from the program becuase he read just fine) I think the teachers here (based on my interactions with them) need to focus on teaching the kids and not becoming buddies with the parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a college student on the path of procuring my B.A. in early education. To fulfill some of my course requirements I was approved to observe, 'student teach' and get some internship hours done at Fox Chase School. Each experience has been positive in all respects. The office staff warmly greeted visitors. The teachers were prepared, knowledgeable and creative. The principal made impromptu visits to the classrooms and shared encouraging words with both the teachers and the children. The librarians get the children excited about reading. The students seem eager to attend and get involved. Fox Chase is a high caliber school and I am glad it is where my neighbors send their children for a quality education.

Having lived in the district 308 school district for 8 years now I have been able to see how 4 of the elementary schools have been run. Due to boundry changes and a move my children are now at Fox Chase. I am utterly suprised at the complete difference from the 3 other elementary school I have dealt with. Fox Chase seems completly unorganized. What I have seen so far is a complete dissapointment. District 308 is a great district but this school needs immediate attention. The faculty (but not all) pay less attention to the students and seem to think it is 'social' time. They huddle together at recess, pay no attention to children. Teachers seem to have lost intrest in 'TEACHING', rather focus on getting by. The principal does not compare to any other principal in the district. I think the super intendant needs to look closely at FoxChase!
--Submitted by a parent

In reading some of these reviews, I am appalled!! Never in my 4 years of having students enrolled in Fox Chase, have I encountered 1 negative experience. Mrs. Tiedt is an excellent Principal, and yes, there have been many changes at Fox Chase, that comes along with the continous growth we have all seen in our community. The teachers at Fox Chase (many who are residents of the community as well) are so caring, and have a genuine love of all of our children. Although the class sizes have gotten a bit larger, we now have our Art and Music Rooms back, and the kids love it!!! Come this time next year we will even be able to spread out a bit more with our new addition that will be started soon. Parents who are thinking about moving into this school, have no fear!! Your kids will love it here!!!
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school with an energetic, educated, caring staff. Great test scores. Low teacher/student ratio compared to other districts. Great parental involvement. Strong sense of community. Very pleased!
--Submitted by a parent