My child is currently attending Monticello. The class rooms are spacious and the teachers are very nice. However, the management is terrible - unorganized, and clueless. I'm thinking of withdrawing my child, from this school, the earliest I can.
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
This is a wonderful school! My son loves it and I plan on sending my youngest next year. The teachers are outstanding. The quality of the program far surpass other private preschool we went to. The director has made time for us when it was needed and works very hard to make sure that each child's transition
... Read more from classroom to classroom is as smooth as possible. My son will attend kindergarten here. They seem to have an excellent K-8 program, based on many parents that I talked to. Love this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/09
Although I cannot speak for the K-8 program; we brought our preschooler here several months ago, and the difference in quality is leaps and bounds over the previous private daycare my child went to. We spent a great deal of time researching a variety of schools and programs and heard from several parents
... Read more how wonderful Monticello is. We wholeheartedly agree!!! Unlike our other daycare, I feel like my child is much more than just another number or, even worse, blank check. The teachers are warm and caring, but maintain the 'authority' needed to have an organized and disciplined classroom. This can be a difficult balance to achieve, but they have certainly found it. Communication is done through so many different Medias email, posted outside the classroom, and on the computer check-in screen, as well as on our daily form. In addition, unlike other local day cares, I have found no language barrier with the teachers, which is a huge plus when you are trying to get a break down of how your child is participating within the classroom. Parental involvement is what you make of it just as with any school, so if you want to be involved, get involved!!! There are plenty of opportunities to do so. Unfortunately, the principal has been out recently due to personal issues, but her staff has been extremely attentive and well organized, and she comes into the school as soon as she can, and knew my child s name before they had even met (amazing, as our last principal it took over 8 months). Perhaps some of the negative reviews on this site are from people who have not seen or been a part of other programs firsthand to better understand what a great program this really is. I am looking forward to our family spending many years here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
I transferred my child to Monticello Academy from another private school a bit over a year ago, and she excels at this new school. The teachers are dedicated and passionate about teaching, in general. Academic curriculum is advance; computer technology class is very good. My child does well in this school,
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Posted by a parent on 01/08/09
We left another private school in Santa Clara to come to Monticello. Our 4th grade teacher here is terrific. My daughter is motivated to learn and gets a good amount of homework which she works on after school in the homework club. The principal and administration team are committed to the students
... Read more and communicative. The fact that many have their own children enrolled in the school is a positive for me. Student performances are top notch and seem professional though they are created entirely by the staff and students. The computer technology program is terrific and lead by the same teacher who runs the martial arts program. Again, these teachers are dedicated to helping students learn and be motivated to learn. I love the school uniform policy as it avoids all issues related to fashion. Academics are rigorous and they teach 1/2 to 1 grade ahead in most subjects. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
We withdrew our child from this program based on a variety of issues. From my perspective the leadership appeared more focused on having everybody wear the embroidered Monticello patch than on the individual needs of students. I would definitely NOT recommend this school to anybody under the current
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Posted by a parent on 12/15/08
My child attends Monticello Academy. The teachers are excellent and caring. There are many school activities, socials, and great field trips. The academics are balanced with elective classes. The principal definately has her heart in the right place. My child loves coming to school each day. I
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Posted by a parent on 12/10/08
I used to be a parent at this school for about 9 months. I experienced terrible management - very unprofessional and disorganized! Stay away from this school!!
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Posted by a parent on 12/01/08
My child formerly attended Monticello Academy. The best thing about the school was its after school program. My daughter's teacher was sweet but lacked basic classroom management skills. The amount of homework assigned was ridiculous. The bizarre emphasis on awards ceremonies caused lasting psychological
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Posted by a parent on 11/15/08
Currently enrolled my child at this school. There is no parent involvement as it is non-sectarian. They do not need any hours put in by parents and my child's teacher is far O.K., but is not that calm. So far the school seems AOK. We are trying out this school. We hope our kid can learn a lot more.
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