Recent Blogs From The Fay School
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In a world where children are often glued to screens and cooped up indoors, we often strive to find ways to get them outside. It is no secret that children and adults are exposed to many positive benefits being outdoors. In a time consumed by... Read more -
Most public schools have specialists and special education teachers but how does having a Learning Specialist benefit an independent school community that does not specifically serve students with special needs? Who is a Learning Specialist and... Read more -
The Fay School carefully opened its doors during this very unusual and uncertain school year as promised and on time for our fantastic Fay Families. How did we do it? By strategically strengthening Fay’s “innovation muscle” through constant... Read more -
We are pleased to announce that Omar Samji, current parent and current member of Fay's Board of Trustees, has assumed the role of Board Chair. He succeeds Jared Levinthal, who's tenure naturally ends after three very successful years. Jared will... Read more
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Below is a copy of a letter shared to 2020-2021 Fay School Parents, Staff, and Board of Trustees on June 24, 2020 in regards to Fay's planning, thinking, and ability to... Read more -
Dear Fay Family, Our hearts go out to everyone who suffers from overt, covert, and systematic racism. It is incumbent for each one of us to take more deliberate steps to ensure that our society finds and utilizes ways to move towards greater equity... Read more
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As we near the conclusion of the school year, we have some members of the community who will transition to our alumni body. Fay’s Class of 2020 includes members who attended one year, eight years, and nearly every length of time in between. The... Read more -
When choosing an independent school for your child, you may look for a place that goes from Kindergarten through High School. It’s no secret that the independent or private school admissions process is complex and time-consuming, and many people... Read more -
The Annual Fay School Gala and Auction is usually the event of the season for Fay Parents to gather in person in celebration of our Fay Family. The 2020 Secret Garden Gala, initially scheduled for March 28, 2020, was sure to be an elegant evening... Read more -
At Fay, we think deeply about our students’ futures. We regularly ask ourselves, “How can we best prepare our students for the world they will inherit?” You might be surprised by one recent conclusion we have drawn: by raising chickens! Our... Read more -
For the last two weeks, my educator mind has been churning. I’ve thought through how we can provide your children not only continuous learning during the coronavirus pandemic, but also how we can provide your child with a sense of calm, normalcy, ... Read more -
Before we drift too far from Black History Month, I wanted to share some gratitude for a recent Soul Food Luncheon, prepared by P.E. Teacher Yvonne Grant, that took place on our campus during Parent-Teacher Conferences. In addition to the spread of... Read more -
Earlier this fall, I had the opportunity to meet with The Fay School’s founding Head, Marie Fay Evnochides, in her beautiful home. I have known Marie for many years, and so I was particularly excited to sit and ask her questions about her vision... Read more -
The independent or private school admission process shouldn’t be intimidating to parents nor children, but Fay understands that it can be. It is helpful to know what to expect at each school and how you can best prepare your child to gain admission... Read more -
Sometime around mid-September, members of the Fay Family met over corn-on-the-cob and other variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains, in the northeast corner of the Meadow. The goal of flocking together was to imagine an innovative way to enhance... Read more -
It’s an odd quote attributed to Henry Ford, but it makes you think about long-term strategy, innovation, and intention. “If I had asked people what they wanted,” he said, “they would have said faster horses.” With our strategic planning process... Read more -
At Fay, we enroll families, not only students. It is crucial that our schools’ parents feel connected to the Fay community, starting as new families, throughout a child’s academic years and well after graduation. The Fay School family and community... Read more -
At Fay, we endeavor to grow not just academically strong students, but future leaders of the world. We know that to accomplish this, our social-emotional curriculum must be as rigorous as our academic curriculum. To share their academic learning... Read more -
When our Fay Students dream of becoming astronauts, chefs, world-class physicians, ballerinas, artists, scientists, filmmakers, educators, religious leaders, financiers, petroleum engineers, or litigators, they only need to look as far as their... Read more -
Fay Fall 2019 Prospective Parent Open House Dates Choosing a school for your child can be a daunting task. Many of us do our homework before making a big purchase and selecting a school should not be any different. Just like you would not buy a... Read more -
A workshop model for teaching writing is one of the most common approaches leading schools are implementing to teach students writing today. And for good reasons: A writing workshop puts students at the center of decision making. Students... Read more -
The lazy days of summer allow children a change of pace, increased opportunities to pursue personal interests, and more family time. All important and worthy pursuits! As summer starts to wind down, I find my mind turning towards the start of school... Read more -
As a parent considering an independent school education in Houston for your child, I know how daunting that task can seem. I remember when I was looking for a school for my own children. I thought I had only one chance of finding the perfect... Read more -
The summer months are a great time for reset, rest, and fun. A time to re-energizing after an engaged and productive school year. Your child learned and grew both physically and academically. While your child will continue to grow over summer with... Read more -
As a parent, you may find yourself asking this question: “Do I send my child to a public or private school?” This question can be quite a simple question, while on the other hand a rather complex one. To help you determine which type of school ... Read more
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Fay Campus:
The Fay School campus holds a unique kind of magic for our students and their families. Guests talk about ‘that feeling’ they have during their first visit: the delight at discovering the 8.5-acre green gem behind our gates and the peace they experience watching students happily transition from classroom to nature and back again.
Our campus is far more than just a pretty face. The academic setting that Fay provides supports our student-focused objectives by creating a safe space to explore and grow both internally and externally. Context impacts learning and the Fay learning environment is unparalleled in our city.
THE FAY SCHOOL is a nonsectarian, not-for-profit, co-educational school in which children of diverse talents and backgrounds with strong academic abilities are offered a high-quality education in a secure, enriching and academically challenging environment. Here children learn and grow intellectually, physically, socially, ethically, and artistically while developing self-confidence and a lifelong love of learning through an active partnership among educators, parents, and students.
Average Class Size
18
Student:Teacher
8:1
Primary - 5th Grade
5
Student Body
250
Campus Acres
8.5
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105 N Post Oak Lane | Houston, Texas 77024 | 713.681.8300
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