Fort Washington Forest Elementary School

All three of my children went to this school. We have seen many chnages and improvements. Teachers are very dedicated to the success of their students.

This is my 5th year as a parent at FWFES. When we were deciding to move our child from private to public we met with two public schools and one private in VA. FWFES was the only school that had a very caring school family environment. It was also the school in the worst condition. We chose this school after meeting with Teachers and administrators of all three. Our daughter had a few friends, didn't test well and was very shy. After sharing these important personal details with the 4th grade team they provided my wife and I with clear and consistent information in regards to her tests and socialization. After the first year, my daughter was more social and had scored high on most of the test late in the year. FWFES helped my family raise my first child. Tbe second year I ran for PTSA President and have worked to improve the building conditions, communication to families and update technology. In 2018, we know have a chromebook for every student in the school, white boards, a smart TV in every class, a newly paved parking lot in the front/rear, a PreK only playground has just been completed and the PTSA is a household name and well respected by our teachers/staff.

Making strides! The teachers and staff are caring and PTA is actively involved in upgrading the quality of the school and learning and social experiences of the students. Needs a vice principal and administration.

This is an excellent school. I don't give 5 starts because there are so many parents that don't get involved in school activities. I love that the staff knows my daughters name, is a small school so they know each other well, I was new to the area and I was really happy and I can't imagine my daughter going somewhere else, in just 3 months my daughter have learned so much! And she has improved her social skills. The school needs our help to improve the building but if parents would get together this school wouldn't be underrated. They really care about your kids education, but this is a triangle where teacher-student-parents play important roles to succeed.