Recent Blogs From The Fay School
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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 DatesChoosing 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 car... 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 enjoy... 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 -
During the Fifth Grade graduation video shoot, students were asked to share a farewell message to Fay. A current Fifth Grader’s message stated, “Fay is the first school I will ever call home.” Fay will forever be a home to our former students and... Read more -
As parents and educators, nurturing our children’s physical and mental health is a no-brainer. We understand what check-up appointments to schedule, how to nourish their bodies and what warning signs to look for, but how recently have you really... Read more -
Young children are special! They come into this world without a manual, but fortunately for them, they train the adults around them to speak their language early on. As children grow from early childhood into school age, they have picked up many... Read more -
Volunteering is a key part of The Fay School community values. “We accept families to Fay, not just students” is a consistent refrain during the application process and definitely comes to life upon acceptance. We’re looking for families that are... Read more -
What is LemonAID for Trees? LemonAID for Trees is a student-run lemonade sale benefiting Trees for Houston! This is a school-wide community service project where all grade levels at The Fay School can participate! Each year, Fay students fill up... Read more -
When you peer into a Lower Elementary classroom at The Fay School you may ask yourself “Why are these students scattered about the room playing games?!” “Is the excitement and interaction noticed conducive to a learning environment?” “Students are... Read more -
It is very easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of a school year and ignore the Gala invitation. When it is Gala season at your child’s school, do not hesitate, schedule a babysitter and enjoy a parent night out celebrating your school... Read more -
Choosing a private school education for our children is one of the biggest decisions we face in family life. Naturally, we want to provide our children with the best opportunities we can for them to grow into smart, emotionally healthy, well-... Read more -
On Monday, I spent time visiting classes to observe the teaching and learning taking place across our campus. I joined groups of students on the floor and sat alongside them at their clusters of desks. I witnessed the hallmarks of exceptional... Read more -
In the Fall of 2018, The Fay School’s entire campus pitched in to help film a highlight video of one of Fay’s greatest assets, our stunning campus. We hope this video will help families who are not familiar with our campus or the Houston-area to see... Read more -
Do you live in a neighborhood where it is the “norm” to ask a neighbor to borrow a cup of milk if you are running low? For many of us, the answer to that question these days is “no.” We may look back to growing up in a neighborhood where leaning on... Read more -
I am writing today with the perspective of once being a confused parent of three trying to make sense of the independent school world and now serving as the Director of Admissions at The Fay School. I would like to share a few suggestions that... Read more -
Welcome to The Fay School blog, our online home base for amplifying our mission, exploring our educational philosophies and—most importantly—staying connected to our incredible community. Our passion for forming academically successful and... 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
280
Campus Acres
8.5
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105 N Post Oak Lane | Houston, Texas 77024 | 713.681.8300
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