EMMS is a great school. The teachers are attentive, caring and responsive to the needs f the students. The three greatest strengths of the school are the cultural diversity of the students (most of whom are the children of foreign military officers studying at the Air War College at Maxwell AFB), the
... Read more small student population (approx. 30 total) and the school's OUTSTANDING nutrition policy (no artificial preservatives, no high fructose corn syrup, no chips or candy, and best of all, absolutely nop sodas or Kool-Aid type drinks. EMMS is the best! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/08
This was our first year at EMMS and we absolutely love it! My only regret is that we didn't find it sooner. My son is in first grade and has a hunger for learning because of Ms. Fran and the Montessori method of teaching. Ms. Fran truly loves her students and works with each one to ensure they receive
... Read more the best education possible. The classroom is very inviting with many large windows and cathedral ceilings. It's full of learning tools such as maps, books, scales, beads, and even 2 parakeets! The children receive a 'hands-on' approach to education and go on a field trip at least once a month. Go for a visit and tour - you won't be disappointed! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/08
EMMS is a wonderful Montessori School. They have short comings like all schools but I am glad to see they are working on them and that they appreciate outside help from their parents and staff. My child is going on their 2nd year. We attended the other Montessori for 2 yrs. EMMS is by far the better
... Read more choice. They are main focus is the children and making sure they get everything they need. There over all school leadership can use some help which only affects the parents really. But the talents of the teachers and the schools resources make it the best place for your Montessori Child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/07
My niece attends second grade at this school & loves it. Her mom is the cheerleading coach (she wanted to be involved in the school & they welcomed her to take this position), she also loves the parental involvement & feeling welcomed to help or volunteer any time. The school is small & the kids have
... Read more a good attitude. They do not put up with bad behavior or any excluding of other kids as they are a Christian school & teach those values. They are big in sports, especially Basketball as they won State for their division this year (07). My entire family loves this school & we plan to send or two yr old to Kindergarten there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/07
I rated leadership low because the school really has no in-house leadership, other than the board of volunteers (they are a small nonprofit org). The 3 teachers are super and montessori equipment is plentiful in each of the three classrooms. Parent involvement is welcome and encouraged. School has
... Read more a Parent Organization, which meets monthly. There are afterschool extracurricular activities at 2pm for about $40 per month each, but most are geared towards the 5 year & under group. None really for older children but when we get enough of a demand for extracurr. for them, they will probably set something up. Read less
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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English as Second Language
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