Flora M. Singer Elementary School

2600 Hayden Drive

Silver Spring, MD 20902

School District

Montgomery County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 09, 2023

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Submitted by parent on November 10, 2021

My daughter has been through a lot over the past several years and she was so excited to start at Flora Singer when we moved down here 2 years ago. She's been at the school now since 3rd grade. She has a slight ADHD and has a hard time staying focused however ALL of her teachers thus far have been great! Also as said in other reviews Mr. Heatwole has been very good with communication on all and any situations that have happened in the school.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2018

We have three children at Flora Singer and are extremely happy with the school. They work hard to create a feeling of community among parents, teachers, and students. Every single teacher we have had has been great. My students are given instruction based on what they need and challenged appropriately. There is an excellent music and art program, and teachers go above and beyond to provide extra opportunities for kids to learn and engage in activities.
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2018

Excelente, todos muy profesionales! Mi hijo y yo estamos muy contentos con la escuela!
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2018

My daughter loves Flora Singer and is reading several grade levels ahead
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2017

We are beyond pleased with all aspects!
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2017

My son and our family live the school.
Submitted by other on July 29, 2017

This is a phenomenal school and completely underrated at 7/10. We have twins who attended kindergarten here and were fortunate to have experienced two fantastic teachers that had different teaching styles but still were highly effective. The administration does a good job to balance the classrooms and were engaging throughout the year. The school communicates through newsletters, blogs and email to go along with traditional conferences and parent teacher nights which kept us current on our kid's progress. We also appreciated the diversity of the community that brought so much variety to their education. Lastly the counselors for kids after hours (KAH) are gems that go beyond traditional institutions. We could not have been more lucky and wish them all the best.
Submitted by other on June 21, 2017

This is a great school. Having moved from a 9/10 school district in Boston, Flora Singer by far is better.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2017

FSES is a great public school with dedicated teachers and active parents. It is an all around great school.
Submitted by other on October 10, 2016

A wonderful staff and an excellent principal. Mr. Heatwole, the teachers and administrative staff all work together to make the school a warm, safe and welcoming place. My son loves his kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Lim, and loves to go to school everyday! Flora Singer ES is an awesome place for children to learn, play and grow!
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2015

Our son is in his third year at Flora Singer, and we continue to be very pleased with the school. The facility itself is a beautiful and stimulating environment for learning. The staff is talented, enthusiastic and engaged. The teachers and especially the principal are also incredibly responsive to the parents. High marks all around!
Submitted by parent on August 20, 2014

I agree with the previous poster - the hand-picked staff and teachers are outstanding. Mr. Heatwole was able to pick the best teachers to start fresh in this beautiful new facility. He is also proactive about addressing problems. He communicates clear with families and is responsive. There were concerns over unhealthy snacks at lunch and he removed them from the cafeteria. My child's teachers have been caring and compassionate. She loves going to school. Her younger sibling is entering Kindergarten this year and is most excited about "meeting my teacher." No anxiety at all. Mr. Heatwole is a wonderful leader - firm and compassionate, but also full of playful energy at community events. I actually completely disagree that there is not enough challenge. On InView tests my daughter is in the 98-99th percentile across the board. She is learning and being challenged in math, reading and writing. The arts programs are also terrific. The PTA is strong and active and there is a tightly knit community. We love this school. It's a reason we are considering adding on to our home, as opposed to moving to a new one. Consider total # of reviews when looking at the average rating.
Submitted by parent on July 28, 2014

I'll have to agree with this is statement by another parent. It is 100% accurate... "This is a school where most of the school resources is reserved for struggling student. We tried repeatedly to get more challenging material for our child but was left discouraged and basically giving lip service by everyone including the principal. It is unfortunate because it is a beautiful school Submitted by a parent" School does not push the students beyond the bare minimum requirement. The students don't even have spelling tests!!
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2014

We have 2 kids at Singer and think it is a fantastic school. The building and surroundings are beautiful and the hand-picked staff are thrilled to be there. In just 2 short years, the PTA has done an amazing job of organizing great activities like book fairs, movie nights and talent shows. Teachers do a wonderful job of teaching to kids of varying levels and offering enrichment activities for kids who can handle an extra challenge. Nothing but great things to say about this school. Go Sea Turtles!
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2014

We are very happy with this school. Great teachers and administration. Our kids are loving it also. They made lots of great friends and are very happy with their teachers.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2014

This school is fantastic! Beautiful facility, fantastic staff, wonderful, active PTA. The students are most definitely challenged. We have an older child in one of the HGC centers and decided to have our younger child stay at Singer where he is thriving and receiving a great education.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2014

My son transferred from Oakland Terrace in 2012 when Flora Singer opened. The facility is fantastic, with a arboreal setting that is second to none in this area. Everything is new and modern - the play equipment, library, and all the classrooms have the latest in technology. Mr. Kyle Heatwole, the principal, selected an outstanding staff. The teachers are very well supported by the administration. They work hard to foster a caring and socially concerned culture. We feel our son is receiving a first-rate education that is individualized to his strengths and weaknesses. If I have one complaint, the access to and from the campus is difficult due to the location at the end of a small residential street.
Submitted by other on March 28, 2014

The school is brand new (so it has beautiful facilities), has a well organized PTA, great teachers, and a wonderful, diverse and supportive community surrounding it.
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2014

This is a school where most of the school resources is reserved for struggling student. We tried repeatedly to get more challenging material for our child but was left discouraged and basically giving lip service by everyone including the principal. It is unfortunate because it is a beautiful school