John A. Forrest Elementary School

The new principal and teachers continue to help students strive for the highest level of excellence. This school manages to combine school spirit and camaraderie amongst all its students. Between a pro-active literacy program and many unique curricular activities, Forrest helps balance out our children s development. Since children feel good about themselves in some of areas of development, the arts and music, they are more comfortable handling the academic subjects and excel in them as well. We have been observing the scores for our children rising steadily and expect them to continue. It should be no surprise that the school owes a great deal of this progress to its excellent teaching staff and principal.
--Submitted by a parent

Fantastic school. Teachers are great. Administrtion is responsive. Cannot say enough good things about the school
--Submitted by a parent

This is a very fine school. The principal and the PTA are very active, committed and organized. The teachers and the PTA work well beyond the call of duty. I believe this is due to the strong leadership of Dr. Schecter, the principal, who inspires dedication, discipline and hard work. It is a very well-run school.
--Submitted by a parent

A very home-like atmosphere.Takes literacy seriously.Great extracurricular programs for children to sharpen their literacy and math skills
--Submitted by a parent

Overall this school is great. It's PTA is strong, therefore providing a strong back-bone to the student body activities. Cafateria food is healthy and the staff friendly. This school is like a big community where parent, teacher and student are one. The principle is very involved with the children, fun and caring. Best school in the district.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall I'm very happy with Forrest School. I think the quality of the teachers is excellent. Of all the teachers my children have had, there was only 1 I felt was questionable. The reflections program as well as the many other educational opportunities are wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

Forrest School has lots of Programs to encourage social responsibility.There is also a new math curriculum that teaches intricate problem solving as well as the basics.The school always maintains a very open door with parent involvement.However both second grade clasrooms have a 25:1 student teacher ratio. Its tough if your child is prone to distraction.
--Submitted by a parent