Visit the place and look at the faces of the kids and you will know why this is a very special school.
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/09
We have now been at Calmont for one full year. We were hesitant to go the private route, as both my husband and I went to public schools and public universities. However, you make educational decisions based on the needs of the individual child. Our son was not having his needs met in the public system.
... Read more He is extremely bright, and was underserved for his academic high functioning level, and more importantly, his social skills were sorely wanting. Calmont absolutely changed his life. He has more friends now than he has ever had before. Calmont is a place where the individual is celebrated! He is thriving academically as he is finally being challenged! His need to ask questions and intellectually explore to a deeper level is not frowned upon as disruptive. We have found a place where he feels accepted for who he is. What greater gift can we give him! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/09
Small classes, wonderful teachers, and a rustic campus that is a vision of childhood as I wish I had lived it myself. (The first thing you see when you pull up at school is an authentic, full-sized teepee!) Calmont is the antidote to impersonal, overcrowded L.A. schools, whether public or private.
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Posted by a parent on 02/22/09
My son has gone to Calmont for 3 years and loves the school. We have been very happy with what he has learned and experiences at Calmont. The school is small enough that all the children know each other and there is a strong sense of community. We are happy that is has moved out of Topanga to it's own
... Read more property now so it can grow to be the school it is capable of being. The school focuses on the whole child and has provided an excellent education, strong in environmental science. He also does a lot of extra curriculart sports activities which are led by 2 fabulous coaches. When visiting the school one can see how much the teachers are devoted to the kids and to the school itself. We hop to stay there through middle school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/08/08
A really wonderful school. Excellent academics. Calmont is set on about 20 acres and they really make the most of the space. The kids, staff and parents have formed a wonderful community. My children can't wait to get to school every day.
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
I am very happy with Calmont. My child is happy and independent. She is a gifted student and is challenged in her work. She loves the coach and has become a confident player at team sports. Calmont has been a blessing to our family.
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
Calmont School has provided an amazing learning opportunity for my daughter. It is truly a personalized education. Public school was stifling and the kids were not encouraged to excel or think outside the box. At Calmont, she's encouraged to soar and think for herself. The staff knows all of the students
... Read more and no one gets 'lost' either socially or academically. No matter the academic level, the kids are challenged and develop a sense of self confidence. Opportunities for parental involvement are many and varied. The school is moving to Calabasas in Sept 2008, to Cottontail Ranch and will finally own the property. There are specialists in Science, Spanish, PE, Music, Library and Computers. Lessons are taught across the curriculum. There is an emphasis on Social Studies, a subject often overlooked in public schools. The teachers are innovative and truly love to teach. Great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/08
Calmont is a wonderful school with a very strong leader. If you want sound academics in a beautiful setting then this is the place for you. The teachers genuinely like the kids. I particularly like the parents. We manage to avoid the money focussed crowd that is so common around here. Don't be put
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Posted by a parent on 10/31/07
Calmont is the most charming school I've ever seen. I believe my son received the social and emotional support that is sometimes lacking in the early years at other private schools in the area. Class size was always < 20. Academics are fine. Homeroom teachers were great. However, for the money, the curriculum
... Read more is severly lacking-- basically no music, marginal Spanish and PE. Environmental science w/ weekly hikes is a plus. Overall, I would say Calmont was a good alternative to our local Elementary school, but if they want to compete with the other schools in that price range, they need to add a bit more to their program. My son will not continue into Middle school for this reason. Also-Unfortunately, Calmont School will almost certainly be leaving Topanga Canyon after the '07-'08 school year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/07
Calmont is a phenomenal choice for a family seeking a private school experience that incorporates high academic standards and results, awesome Admin and teachers, parental support and interest, character and relationship building, very small class room size, recognition and response to individual needs
... Read more and circumstances and an environmental setting on 20 isolated, pristine acres. We more than highly reccommend Calmont after our two sons graduated and went on to a top rated high school...we all miss Calmont and will fondly remember and support it going forward. Read less
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Topanga schools — Calmont School is located at 1717 Old Topanga Canyon, Topanga CA 90290. 1717 Old Topanga Canyon is in the 90290 ZIP code in Topanga, CA Calmont School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 9.
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