My children both attend Bunche and we could not be happier with the school. The senses of community that the children feel is like no other school I have ever been in. IN Fort Wayne this school truely is a gem to be treasured!!
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
Both of my daughters attend Bunche and will be moving into their second year (2008-2009). It is a fabulous school, others just cannot/do not compare. My husband and I both attended parochial schools and had intended on sending our children, however, after researching, observing, and listening to others
... Read more who had previously enrolled their children in Bunche Elementary we changed our minds. There is just absolutely no comparison to this program (magnet montessori)...NONE AT ALL! The staff is wonderful as well. I truly hope this helps any and all of you in making one of the most important decisions in your child's life. We are so excited for them to graduate and move on to Towles, where they will complete 1st thru 8th grade in a magnet montessori program as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/20/08
My daughter is new to Bunche this year and she loves it! She is a P3 which is 1/2 day preschool for 3-year-olds. She loves the independence of riding the school bus and being able to 'choose' her activities. She also loves the mentoring system. She is partnered with a nice 5-year-old who helps her learn
... Read more the ropes and assists her in activities she is too young to do on her own. It is a great environment for her to learn to work with other kids to accomplish tasks she is unable to do on her own. We have also seen an increase in her desire to help out at home with her 6 month old baby sister, which she already helped quite a bit with. She seems eager to teach her little sister things more. This school is great experience for us all so far! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/10/06
I love this school. The programs that they have developed using the Montessori program are outstanding. My 5 year old loves going to school and being able to be with the same class and teacher for 3 years. She has built a bond with her teachers and has learned several things from there. I love this school!
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/06
It is one of the highest academically performing schools in the State of Indiana. Employs the Montessori method of teaching. Is a magnet school, which means an application process and higher-motivated parents. Has a highly involved PTA. Low to no instance of violence, few (if any) dismissals. Rare
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Posted by a parent on 03/22/06
I go to Bunche and I love this school.We have lots of after-school activities such as Chess Club, basketball, cheerleading,student council, and Horizons(a gifted-child program). The teachers,principal,secretary and everyone else are conserned only about our safety and succeeding in life. Next year
... Read more we are going to Towles Intermidiete School(formally Geyer Middle School)so more people can see how good our school is and how hard we try to make peace and safety in the world. -5th Grader March,2006 Read less
Posted by a student on 03/08/06
Bunche Montessori Magnet School is an excellent choice for parents in the FWCS district. During the 2004-05 school year 92% of third graders passed the language portion of ISTEP and 100% passed the math portion! Each classroom has a AMS certified Montessori teacher and a full time assistant. In 2003
... Read more Bunche Montessori became the first public Montessori School in the nation to be accredited by the American Montessori Society. The environment is child centered, individualized, and promotes respect for self and others. My 5 year old son LOVES school. And can't wait to share his excitement and love of learning! Read less
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Fort Wayne schools — Bunche Early Childhood Center is located at 1111 Greene St, Fort Wayne IN 46803. 1111 Greene St is in the Hanna Creighton neighborhood and 46803 ZIP code in Fort Wayne, IN The school district for Bunche Early Childhood Center is the Ft Wayne Cmty School District. Bunche Early Childhood Center is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - K.
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