I went to Montessori for 8 years, from 1999 to 2007 and absolutely loved it. If any parents are thinking about sending their kids to this school, I would reccommend that you try it.
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Posted by a student on 10/01/09
This school has good and bad qualities like all schools. They teach conflict resolution which is good for kids. They emphasize community service and diversity which i like. At TMA there is not much communication from the teachers to the parents unless it is parent initiated. There seem to be better
... Read more communication last year than this year. You do have 2 parent/teacher conferences but this is not enough of a progress report in my opinion. Open houses can be busy so not alot of information obtained that night. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/09
This review only pertains to 18mo-kindergarten classes. TMA is an OK school. The head of the school is always nice. Most of the teachers are very nice as well. Most of the time you are greated with a 'hello' but not always. The concept at Montessori is to teach independence which is good. They
... Read more promote community service and peace which is great. My older child did well except the kindergarten class. Sometimes too much independence can be a bad thing b/c 5-6yr olds may not always make the right decisions for school work and need structure. The teachers are not as nurturing as other places ive been. You have to pay extra for lunches, before and after care past the hours of 8:30-3:30, teacher work days etc.. This is b/c they follow the arlington isd calendar. For kids below kindergarten you pay extra that you wouldnt pay at typical daycare. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/09
Both of my children have been with TMA for 4 years. The education is outstanding, overall for my husband and I the confidence and integrity ingrained is priceless. My children believe in themselves because the school, teachers and parents believe in them.
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Posted by a parent on 03/01/09
As parents we are extremely happy with this school. Our children wake up every morning excited about learning. In the evening they are equally excited to share with us all that they have learned.
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Posted by a parent on 02/28/09
We and our child are pleased with our choice of TMA. Our child is academically flourishing and socially developing in a way we all appreciate and which will serve her well in life.
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/09
As an outcome of the public and parochial school systems of my youth, I had never been exposed to a Montessori (philosophy or method) education. My sons' experience with TMA -- the teachers, the education and the community -- has well exceeded my initial expectations. Exposing the child to collaborative
... Read more work in a classroom environment of multiple age/ability levels and working with the child to set/achieve their educational goals is a remarkable way to build a happier, healthier, more confident, educated child. If you haven't checked out a Montessori program and/or have questions on what it's all about -- TMA offers a great opportunity to expose and immerse yourself in (my estimation) one of the best long-term educational foundations you could ever provide for your child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/25/09
Fall 2009 will be our daughter's third year at TMA and she will be starting first grade. Even at the kindergarten level, my daughter is doing activities that my wife's second graders are working on at a Grand Prairie ISD school. Great teachers, great support staff, and great families make this a great
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Posted by a parent on 02/18/09
If you want your child to have a Montessori education, TMA is a great place to attend. TMA children are allowed 'freedom within limits' when practicing their 'work'. The teachers provide instruction in academics as well as conflict resolution and community involvement. The teachers and parents are
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Posted by a parent on 02/11/09
My children have attended TMA since the age of 18 months old. My daughter is almost 6 and my son is almost 4. We have found TMA to be a wonderful community of teachers, parents and students. There are no limits to what a child can learn in this Montessori environment. Children practice conflict resolution,
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Arlington schools — Montessori Academy is located at 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington TX 76016. 3428 W Arkansas Ln is in the West neighborhood and 76016 ZIP code in Arlington, TX Montessori Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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