We have been in Austin Montessori for a while, and it is a great school. So much attention to every detail, such professionalism combined with a passion for educating and turning out brilliant, self-driven, mature, and compassionate citizens. Academically, the material/work is brilliant, the guides very
... Read more involved. For a motivated child, the sky's the limit. And they educate parents on how to partner with the school to keep the children motivated about learning with frequent and fantastic parent education classes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
My daughter is in the Toddler Community at AMS and we are thrilled with her growth and independence. She is developing her own will and is highly supported in this process. We are excited for her begin Children's House in the Spring and know she will continue to grow and develop in a healthy, natural
... Read more environment. As for the parents who said their children were behind.... thats a relative statement and, actually, Montessori children tend to learn long division by 6 years of age. Please remember it's the parents responsibility to be an advocate for their child and to know what is going on in their child's social and academic world. To blame administration is not productive. Every school has its challenges AND challenging families. Either the philosophy works for your family or it does not.... be involved and watch your child- know your child. You'll know what is right. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/03/09
In 7 years at AMS, we saw both campuses, toddler thru elementary. We found many inconsistencies. AMS insinuates that families leave because they don t adhere to AMS culture. This is rarely true. Many love the culture, but leave because children fall behind academically, and/or because of bullying. Parents
... Read more are rarely allowed in the classroom. Without homework, parents don t know where their children are academically. We pulled our child from elem. She was not getting any lessons. 11 other families left that class in less than 12 months, yet the abusive guide stayed 4 more months. AMS is on auto-pilot. AMS founders built a strong school but are almost retired. Some guides are outstanding, some are horrific. If a guide goes off the rails, there is little oversight. That said, overall we were very pleased. Our children learned to read & write by 5, and we loved the AMS community & culture. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
All three of my children started at Austin Montessori School long before they turned two, and have thrived academically, socially, and emotionally. All of their Guides (Teachers) have been especially gifted at working with children wherever they are in their development. The variety and depth of work
... Read more is truly amazing. They look forward to going to school each and every day. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/09
I heartily agree with the the two reviews posted below. I am also in the process of tutoring my three boys who left Austin Montessori two years ago. Along with the academic issues, all three of them found the atmosphere stifling and depressing. I have been forced to take personal responsibility as
... Read more a parent for subscribing to the Montessori philosophy while failing to acknowledge that my kids were unhappy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/09
I cannot recommend Austin Montessori School beyond kindergarten. While the school's philosophies work well in theory, they do not translate well into the real world. My child was bullied in the classroom for months, both physically and verbally, by another child and the administration was unwilling to
... Read more intervene. Over the four years that my children were enrolled, I have seen many families remove their children from AMS in frustration with the administration's refusal to acknowledge chronic problems. However lovely the Montessori philosophy, children need to be safe from bullies to learn. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/20/08
I would not reccomend AMS for any grade past kindergarten. The chasm between the schools academic philosophy and what actually happens is vast. During and since leaving AMS I have had to tutor all of my children to catch up in math ,writing and reading. We were told all along that 'it would all come
... Read more together later', it did not. We trusted the experience of the 'guides' and administration to give us feedback, but we found them resistent and often uncooperative . If your child is extremely self motivated and does not need structure, this school may work for your child. Now that we have finally left the school two of my children are 2-3 grade years behind their peers and we are working to catch them up.All of the tutoring has been expensive.If you think your kids aren't where they should be academically,you are probably right. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/20/08
We have been at Austin Montessori School since my children were each 3 years old. My oldest is in 9th grade. The academic standards are very high. Sometimes it is hard to know what your child knows since there is not regular testing, but the children score well in standardized testing. My children
... Read more have been involved in outside academic activities, and they have the tools that are required to do well in these activities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/08
As a former staff member and future parent at Austin Montessori, I must say I have seen this school from the inside out and am excited about my child going there. I have met many wonderful young adults who have completed the middle school, and I think a more wonderful environment would be hard to find.
... Read more I know as a former staff member that the school not only does extensive staff training on Montessori philosophy, but also puts forth real effort to address any parents' needs and concerns. I can't wait until my children can begin. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/11/08
Great school! Great staff! Great community! What more can I say? Austin Montessori School is outstanding.
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