My child attended this preschool, and I have to say that I am not very happy with it. The classroom environment was adequate, but there were problems with maintaining staff. One teacher left suddenly, with only a vague explanation. The administration is not friendly towards parents. There are lots
... Read more and lots of rules. There is no open-door policy for parents. You have to make an appointment to observe your own child in the classroom. Parents may not linger on the playgrund at drop-off time. Also, be prepared to be billed regularly with undocumented signing-in and -out charges. Although cursive writing is taught, I never saw any of the children actually use it to write their names. How are they supposed to learn to read when books do not use cursive? Odd. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/09
My two children have received a pre-school/ Kindergarten tremendous education at One World Montessori. They have benefited from the hands one learning approach that is applied to all subjects: math, reading, writing, art, geography, life skills, science, language and earth stewardship. The teachers
... Read more are very well trained and very dedicated to their job. There is a very low teacher turn over rate here. The students are taught important lessons on how to get along with other children, on being green, and on various cultures. They have a fun play ground complete with a garden, small animals, climbing trees, sand box and trikes. My children really thrived in this caring, engaging atmosphere. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/09
We have two daughters in Primary at the San Jose campus and love this school. The teachers are caring and available. There are monthly parent meetings related to the methods of teaching various subjects that are very helpful esp. if you didn't receive a Montessori education yourself. Our older daughter
... Read more is in her last year of Primary (equivalent to Kindergarten) and she will be attending Elementary I at OWM next year. Her reading and math skills are excellent. The parent community is an added bonus. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/09
My children have attended One World Montessori for 5 years and after reading the negative reviews of the school left on this board, I question whether these parents had children enrolled in the same school! I am very familiar with the daily schedule in the primary classroom and know that most of the
... Read more day is spent indoors doing work, either in small groups or independently, or participating in other group activities or special events -- not outside riding a tricycle. There are times of the day where the children are outside playing (before school starts, after lunch, and after nap), but it is not certainly most of the time, as claimed by another parent. Classroom work is child-directed, which encourages independence and fosters self-esteem. The peace curriculum is a unique component to the school, and teaches the children to resolve conflicts peacefully and cooperatively. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/08
Our daughter is thriving in the Primary 4 classroom. Not only is she excelling academically, she is also becoming a really good person, and I think the school has a lot to do with this. While I can understand the previous parent's complaint about the expected donations ($200 annually), it is clearly
... Read more spelled out in the handbook and contract. I found the handbook to be completely agreeable and in fact serve to uphold the my family's values. We've never been 'in trouble' for not following all the 'rules' all the time. The teachers are incredibly compassionate and understanding to what my daughter, as well as my family's needs are and have been flexible. My only complaint is too many days off/half days for working parents, but we figure out a way to make it work b/c the school is so wonderful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/08
This review is about the Santa Clara campus. My six year old and two and a half year old are both at One World currently. The teachers are wonderful, and work with each child's personality. Our two are opposite of one another in almost every way. The academic program is excellent, and if you pay
... Read more for the extra curricular, the piano, art, and P.E. lessons are good. The dance lessons are so-so. They have wonderful field trips, class celebrations, guest artists, etc too. Most of all, the children (and we, the parents) have come to see the school as an extension of our family. They are there for the children through all their little ups and downs, and the teachers seem to know events in the child's life before the parents can articulate them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/07
My daughter is enrolled in the primary program (2-5+ yr old mixed age class) at this school. She adjusted quickly to the school although it was her first care experience outside home. The teachers are caring and treat the children as individuals, accounting for their home life as well as nurturing interests
... Read more at school. The mixed age environment is great for our bright, talkative child who prefers the company of older children. Teachers include native speakers of Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi, and the school uses this well by teaching the children songs and counting in these languages. This enhances the Montessori emphasis on multicultural education and global awareness. For an additional fee, high quality onsite group sports, group dance, art and private piano lessons are available. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/06
What amazes at One World is how calm and civilzed the classroom is, considering how many children there are, as well as the mutual respect between teachers and students, and above all among the students themselves. There is a huge range of materials available for the pupils to work with. There is a high
... Read more level of diversity among students and staff - and this is celebrated on a day-to-day basis. The name 'One World' is very apt - the students are made to feel their own part in that diverse world. This is a Montessori school which adheres very closely to Maria Montessori's principles - those principles have not been 'watered down' to suit parents' tastes. It provides a consistent and structured environment where kids can explore their own interests. Kids of different ages work side by side and learn from each other. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/21/06
Other than the Montessori curriculum, One World's directress, Rebecca Keith, is its major strength. She is terrifically intelligent and knows Montessori like no other. If you are lucky enough to have your child in her Primary classroom in San Jose, you will be amazed by her knowledge, skill, level of
... Read more involvement, and understanding. Another big strength: 'We are all one world' focus. Kids become worldly and compassionate! Weaknesses: No other Primary-level teacher (at the San Jose site, at least) comes close to Rebecca, in terms of ability. The parents at One World are a great group, super involved, and as geographically and ethnically diverse as they come. (U.N. Day is amazing!) Extracurricular activities are available--at a price. NOTE: This school is a real, authentic Montessori school, complete with cursive lettering practice for children as young as 3. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/06
One World is extraordinary--they can accommodate any kind of child. There are children attending from every continent except Antarctica and that diversity is celebrated in beautiful ways. Academics are very high, as well. I can't recommend it enough.
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San Jose schools — One World Montessori School is located at 5331 Dent Avenue, San Jose CA 95118. 5331 Dent Avenue is in the Cambrian neighborhood and 95118 ZIP code in San Jose, CA One World Montessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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