South Fayette Township Elementary School

I have been consistently impressed with this school. My daughter has attended from KG thru 3rd grade. Everyday when she gets off the bus and I ask her "How was your day?", her response is: "Great!". The academics are very strong, but also the kids are able to become involved in all kinds of interesting activities, like "Artist in residence", geology projects, sports, clubs, etc. Every year I think: "This has to be the last great teacher, next year we'll get a bad one...." (really, who gets an awesome teacher every year???), and yet so far every teacher thus far has impressed me beyond belief. They care, they are very progressive with the use of technology in the classroom, they communicate with parents often, they provide positive feedback, and they really excite their students to learn. It seems to be a younger, more energetic teaching staff than I remember having as a child, so perhaps that is the secret. It is also a positive, "bullying-free" environment where I feel like all the kids get along well, not a lot of cliques or worrying about being popular (not yet at least....). We LOVE South Fayette!
--Submitted by a parent

From the outstanding campus to the top notch teachers, South Fayette is truly an amazing school district. I think that one of the best indicators of how well a school district is doing is if your children actually enjoy going to school. Both of my children love going to SF. My daughther is in 5th grade and my son is in 1st grade and I can sincerely say that they really like going to school. We have never encountered a "bad" teacher. The teachers interact consistently with the parents while allowing the students to develop a strong sense of independence and responsibility. They truly make learning fun and encourage the kids to think independently and creatively. There is a reason that South Fayette is ranked so high and I feel blessed that my children are able to attend such a wonderful school.
--Submitted by a parent

I love South fayette because of the caring staff that take the time to teach and care for my son. It is number 1 in my eyes!
--Submitted by a parent

South Fayette Elementary School is a wonderful place for students. They work very hard to make sure every student learns at a nice pace, while also including time for specials such as arts alive, gym, library, art and music. We bought our home in this area specifically because the school district is excellent!
--Submitted by a parent

South Fayette gets a good rating from me, with reservations. The district has grown a lot in the last few years and the growing pains are most evident in the crowded Elementary School. The school and teachers have been responsive and caring, but the level of discipline required for 900+ kids K-4 reduces the amount of personal attention outside the classroom that makes for a good Elementary School. The parent-teacher conference days and school events are so crowded, there's very little time for interaction with the school at all -- it's just crowd control.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved to this school district b/c of the reputation it holds.I found the standard quite satisfactory. Teachers and Administration keeps us informed about everything through e-mails. We dont need to check the e-mails every other hour.I check them once in the afternoon and know e'thing what's going on in the school district. I'm a parent to Elementary student but never received any homework or assignments through e-mail. My child brings all his home/class work home with him. The questionare material sent home for test preparation is very helpful for students/parents to know what to expect in tests and how to prepare for one.I think the materials help the parents to improve their child in the weaker sections of any subject. Overall I like the school.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved into this school district because of its reputation as an excellent school district with caring and responsive teachers. My high end learner was accommodated in class and with Enrichment program. Responsibility, respect and dicipline are taught and encouraged here. Glad to be an active part of the South Fayette school district and community.
--Submitted by a parent

We moved to this district based on their reputation. It is a disappointment, especially the elementary school. Since the teachers are always on their computers e-mailing parents items for us to print, when are they teaching the kids?? They are being trained like monkeys to pass the state tests--their scores are all that matter to the administration.
--Submitted by a parent

How can children learn responsibilty when all of their assignments are e-mailed to their parents?? Elementary school lacks effort to differentiate instruction. Children are given assignments that are all the same and all teachers are to be doing the same lessosn the same days leaving no room for creativity.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm not sure my children are going to the same school as some of the other review writers. My children have thrived at South Fayette. They have learned how to become model citizens. They are respectful of other students, and enjoy going to school each day. The teachers are the best around...they return my calls, treat my children with repect and encourage a healthy learning environment. We are proud to be a part of such a fine school district and township.
--Submitted by a parent