Falmouth Elementary School

Very poorly, for reasons that I have discussed in detail above. I am very disappointed in the way this school operates, although I have yet to meet a teacher who I do not respect and believe is doing their best for my daughter, as well as the class as a whole.

Ok, I don't know what everyone has experienced with this school and their child. I personally went to this school when I was a child. I loved the school when I attended there. Granted this was back in 1994-1998. I moved back here just so my son could go to this school. I personally love the interaction with the pto, that I am apart of, the things that the school does with the children. Every time this school is doing something I make sure that my son participates. The only thing that I do not like is that some teachers don't pay attention to the weather and what the children are wearing. If it's super cold or raining outside, the teacher should make sure that each child is properly clothed. My son has came back without his jacket and hat or with someone else's items. If they would monitor this minor thing I would be ok. I know it can be done because again I use to go to this school and that's how I was treated from 1st grade to 5th grade. My son is currently in kindergarten. As far as homework goes, my son was not getting enough homework sent home. But, I set up a conference with his teacher and explained to his teacher that he needs more. Ever since then he either has homework sent home or a program that he has to complete for extra credit online. As long as you communicate with these teachers you can get the results you want. Overall, I still love this school especially after the upgrades they have done over the years since I attended.

I really don't understand the drop in rating this year as the SOL scores across the board have increased substantially. Don't be deterred by the greatschools rating for Falmouth. Go in and meet the administrators and the teachers! We've been at Falmouth for two years and came from a private school. I couldn't be more pleased with my children's experience in the classroom and my experience working with the PTO and volunteering in the school. The teachers are a dedicated lot. They put so much work, love and effort in to each and every day. Every teacher my children have had have taken time to get to know them, talk to my husband and I about their performance and really know their strengths and weaknesses. The art, music, library and PE teachers are phenomenal and we are so lucky to have them. It's a small school with a real family feel. It's also a diverse school with wide ranges in academic level. My children fall on the higher ranges of the academic scale but I've never felt they haven't been challenged.

Great kindergarten experience. my daughter has come a long way this year. By the time her first year was over she was completely reading on her own, doing addition and subtraction and had a strong knowledge of American history and current events.