Sandymount Elementary School

Two of my 3 children attended Sandymount Elementary prior to our moving to PA. The shift affirmed what I thankfully knew while we attended Sandymount: they are a Blue Ribbon school for a reason. Such designation is not given lightly or without merit and hard work. If you have the good fortune and opportunity to have your children attend SES, embrace it. You will not be sorry. It is a gift and a golden nugget in an educational system that still has more diamonds in the rough than polished stones.
—Submitted by a parent

I marked "other" because I am not a parent, teacher, or current student, rather, I am a Sandymount alumni. Sandymount was the only elementary school I have ever attended, so I cannot adequately compare it to other public schools in the area. I can, however, give a comprehensive review of my firsthand experience. The education was decent/average. I think, if anywhere, the reading/writing department could use some improvements. This school does not teach enough grammar or vocabulary lessons. When I went into middle school, our teachers threw a lot of grammar and vocabulary tests at us, and it was a tad overwhelming. However, being a quick learner and having a foundation of both grammar and vocabulary provided by my parents, I was able to handle it. Other Sandymount students, however, were not as fortunate. Some teachers are compassionate and patient, others, not so much. There is also a lot of favoritism.

SInce there wasent a slot for grandparent, I put down parent, as I am by circumstance privliged to serve as 'Daddy' to my beautiful grandson. As an older man with three grown children of my own, I have seen and been in a lot of schools. Most of them talked a good game about caring about their students. In this school you dont have to look far to see that everyone on the staff is dedicated to providing an incredible learning experience for the children. The kids work is always up on the walls, sunshine beams into the rooms, and the teachers are incredible. They keep these kids wanting to learn. This school isnt a 10 out of 10, its a fifteen out of ten. If it isnt a ten, then there isnt a ten, period.
—Submitted by a parent

The support of the administrators, teachers and parent involvement all work together to make this a positive learning environment, both academically and socially.
—Submitted by a parent

Speaking as someone who attended private school all my life, Sandymount is an excellent school. Strong academics and activities as well as an excellent and caring staff support my claim. One of my children graduated and went onto Middle School prepared, and my other child is still attending Sandymount. I will have no qualms sending my preschooler here.
—Submitted by a parent

My child has been to two private schools before starting at Sandymount in 3rd grade. It is by far, a better school academically and socially. The admin. staff are top-notch and understand children the way they should be understood...not all kids fit in a box!!
—Submitted by a parent

Was once a good school but not is acadmecially inconsistent. School does not do an adequate job of preparing it graduates for Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent

The teacher involvement and support is one of a kind.
—Submitted by Lisa Subock, a parent