JV Forrestal Elementary School is located at 125 Liberty Street Beacon, NY. This school is part of the Beacon City School District and the Board of Education is the official policy-making body for this school. The school attends to the educational needs for grades PK through 5 in Dutchess County and educates through quality programs and support services which promote the intellectual, physical and cultural well-being. This public school is committed to the success of each child in a safe, supportive, learning environment.
Students who graduate from J.V. Forrestal PK-5 School will be proficient in basic math, in reading, and in communication - both verbal and written. They will possess strong thinking and problem-solving skills, an understanding of the relationship between the disciplines they have studied, and an awareness that learning does not cease when they leave school. J.V. Forrestal K-6 School makes every attempt is made to incorporate literacy learning in all areas of learning: social studies, science, math, health, physical education, and the arts. The school works alongside staff, parents, and students to achieve greater success in all fields of study while providing a friendly atmosphere for students to learn.
Parents at this school have a high opinion of the teachers at J.V. Forrestal K-6 School and believe the quality of education received at the school is above average when compared to other schools in New York. Along with the quality of teachers, the principal, extracurricular activities, safety, and discipline are also among the top when talking to parents with children enrolled in the school. Parent involvement is also a very important aspect of the educational programs designed at this upstanding school.
