My children have been at CMS for over ten years. They both score Pass Plus on ISTEP and are loving friendly people. My children's teachers are good people who support all children in positive ways. In fact, three parents have come to me since school started and told me that they had pulled their children
... Read more and regretted it and have waited two and three years to get back in the program. There are awesome employees and good people at this school. There will also always be children who struggle, no matter what school they go to. As for me and my family, we are totally thrilled at CMS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/09
We were an involved family at CMS, for too long. It was a terrible joke, that our children are paying for now. They have both been retained in their grade levels and I agree that's what they needed because they didn't have a good foundation of basic elements such as reading, writing and math. We worked
... Read more at home with them every night and every summer, we got tutors (even though the director told us tutors were not needed and, 'the child learns at their own pace'). If a 10-year-old can't read beyond a first grade level, there is no learning. When what we and the tutors do with the children is not reinforced by the school and staff, there is no learning. When the chaos and disruptions are constant, there is no learning. When volunteering, I did see children running the halls! I'm glad we finally left, for our children's sake! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/09
I am a student at Community Montessori. I absolutely love my school and I am so grateful for the operatunity to learn here. I have to say that I'm really disappointed in some of the comments left by some of the parents. It seems like a lot of people are complaining about children teaching themselves
... Read more and being able to wander around the room. That's part of the Montessori philosophy and I love that about this school. Children don't have to be taught everything to learn. They can teach themselves and they make more connections that way. Also saying that the director guides Ball State around to see the, 'gifted children' is just plain untruthful. It really saddens me, as a youth, to see adults acting so immature. I'm going to be graduating in a few years and I'm grateful that I've gotten to spend my school years here. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/21/09
We have had our child enrolled since Pre-K. 4 years later I am very disappointed in what I see and hear. I consider myself an active parent. In my observations I have come to the conclusion that the teachers are more or less babysitters for a select number of students in the classrooms that have behavioral
... Read more issues. The rest of the students are left to teach themselves!!!! With no threat of real punishment I see no end to this cycle. simply telling a child that they are not behaving correctly is absolutely going to do nothing to prevent them from repeating the behavior. I believe that my child's education is being sacrified to these students that cause so many problems. I am not sure if we will be back next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/09
Community Montessori is a beacon for families who truely want to help their children be amazing citizens and life-long learners. I am thankful every day for the learning my children, and I , receive. Thank you to the tremendous staff!
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Posted by a parent on 10/25/08
I had 2 of my kids at this school for 2 years. Should have left after the 1st year, but hoped it would improve. Wrong! The majority of the teachers at the school weren't certified & are terribly underpaid & inexperienced. One of our teachers said she had 8 years of experience (& she considered having
... Read more babysat for 6 years as 'experience'!) Our children came home from school almost daily saying they were distracted by the constant noise and undisciplined environment where children wandered around the room left to their own devices w/ teachers intervening only when it was impossible to ignore the chaos. Even then, it was like slapping a band-aid on a gushing wound. I also didn't appreciate the fact that whenever the Ball State University personnel came to visit, the director guides them to see the children who are more 'gifted', like trained monkeys, to keep the charter. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
Well Im actually student that currently goes to the school, and I have to disagree with some of the things said. The school does has it's ups, and downs, but I think this school is for the people that want to learn, will challenge themselves, and give it their very best. Not kids who just want to play
... Read more all day, hangout and gossip. I have to bring the fact that someone said, and I quote 'If your child needs to learn to read, write, spell and do basic math...don't expect CMS to do it...' on March 26, 2008. This is both true, and untrue. It goes to the part where your child practically does have to teach him/herself, but its not always that way. The teachers, and sometimes children both hold seminars that help expand the learners knowledge of many different subjects that are really great to know> I will continue... Read less
Posted by a student on 08/01/08
I have several children at this school. some of my children have learning disabilities ranging from mild to severe. and some of my children are traditionally considered to be 'gifted'. I have been in awe of the way that the school is able to teach them all! I highly recommend this school to anyone
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
This is the end of the second year that my daughter has attended Community Montessori. She loves it so much that she is sad that the year is almost over. I think that the school may not be for everyone, especially people who are used to a more traditional education setting. Children are encouraged
... Read more to learn about things that interest them, in turn creating a love of learning. If you are not familiar with Montessori, I recommend observing the classes and talking with other parents before enrolling your child. However, our family is beyond happy with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
This is an excellent school with the hardest working teachers in the area hands down. These children are taught respect, peace, problem-solving skills and exposed to a wide variety of work. When they first enter Montessori they are taught Science, Culture, Math, Writing, Reading, Sensorial, Practical
... Read more Life and Geography beginning at three years of age. They also have Music, Art and Yoga to enhance their learning. My children have attended for five years and my son technically in third grade but depending on the subject he is several grades higher. I have observed parents coming and going over the years and the ones who leave do not come to the parent meeting, do not read Montessori books and try to understand the concepts. The children do NOT run wild in the hallways. That is absurd! Come to our school and talk to parents who have had a great experience! Read less
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New Albany schools — Community Montessori is located at 4102 St Joseph Rd, New Albany IN 47150. 4102 St Joseph Rd is in the 47150 ZIP code in New Albany, IN The school district for Community Montessori is the Indiana State Department Of Education. Community Montessori is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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