The mission of Forest Avenue Academic Magnet Elementary School is to encourage productive and responsible students by providing a challenging and stimulating curriculum taught by dedicated and innovative professionals in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
Vision Statement
The vision of Forest Avenue Academic Magnet Elementary School is to teach, model, and encourage children to become independent learners who are self-motivated, disciplined, and committed to life-long achievement.
Good Character Pledge
I promise that each and every day, I will show my good character at work and at play.
I promise to do what is right and fair, even when nobody else is there.
I will work hard on good character and soon you will see, I have grown up to be the BEST person I can be.
Our Academics
The magnet programs of the Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) offer educational choices for children in kindergarten through the twelfth grade. These specialized programs are designed around themes that focus on the talents and abilities of students. The magnet programs offer expanded educational choices to Montgomery’s youth and invite greater opportunity for personal growth and exploration.
Forest Avenue Academic Magnet (FAAM) was built in the 1920's, with twelve classrooms. In 2001, thirty new classrooms and state of the art facilities were added with the addition of our new wing. Annually, there are approximately 750 students in grades K-5 who attend the school. Admission to Forest Avenue is by application and a selection process. Any student who lives in Montgomery County may apply to attend our school. More information and admission requirements are available on the MPS/Magnet Schools website.
Forest Avenue is an academically-accelerated instructional program. Students work one grade-level ahead in the subject areas of reading, English, spelling, and math. The science and social studies areas are enriched by numerous field trips, lab experiences, and site visits. In addition to the 35 classroom teachers, specialists in specific focus areas enhance our program. Students receive instruction in Spanish, computer technology, science lab experiences, counseling and art. There are also specialists in special education, speech pathology, physical education, and music. Students experience outdoor learning in our Living Science Lab in the center courtyard of the school. There are gardens (flower, vegetable and butterfly), a small fishpond, and a turtle habitat.
A vital aspect of our school is the strong parental support we receive from the PTA. We encourage each family to become involved in the life of your child by supporting activities and events sponsored by PTA. Forest Avenue PTA is traditionally recognized for 100% membership. To understand more about how vital the role of the PTA is to FAAM, please visit our "Fundraising" page.
