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At Fay Elementary, we are committed to nurturing every aspect of a child’s development. Through our Community School Initiative, we ensure that students have access to the wraparound support they need to be ready, confident, and eager to learn each day. A cornerstone of this initiative is our focus on Project-Based Learning (PBL), a dynamic teaching strategy that transforms traditional education. Rather than passively receiving information through lectures, students actively

At Fay Elementary, we believe education extends far beyond classrooms and textbooks. As a Community School, our mission is to support not only our students, but their families — by offering resources, connection, and care so that every child can thrive. A recent article in The San Diego Union-Tribune — “These schools don’t just teach kids. They help families build ‘a community where we all work together.’” (May 27, 2025) — highlights how schools across our region are embraci

At Fay Elementary, our Community School approach centers on building strong relationships with families and removing barriers that keep students from thriving. One of the most important areas we focus on is chronic absenteeism —not as a discipline issue, but as a sign that a family may need extra support, connection, or resources. Recently, Voice of San Diego published an article highlighting the work happening at schools across our district, including the approach we use he