Stephen F Austin Elementary School

I am very disappointed with SFA. There many missed opportunities for learning. For example, music class occurs once every three weeks and when the students are in music class, the instructor teaches by showing TV clips instead of having the children learn about music through hands on learning. Another example, my son is enrolled in the school's "Gate" program, which is the SFA s gifted and talented program. The "Gate" teachers reinforce their lessons by having the children complete worksheets. Worksheets are busy work and do not reinforce the lesson. GT students learn best when a lesson is reinforced by hands on projects. In short, the education at SFA is subpar - especially in regards to the Gate program.

Austin is a great school if your child is not special needs. If they have any difficulties, however, this is not the school for them. ADHD, learning disabilities, etc. - you are in for a fight for your child to receive the services they would be provided at any other school.

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