My daughter has been in the Children's House since Fall 2008 and absolutely loves it. She is learning so much so quickly and enjoying every minute of it. The guides are friendly and professional and clearly dedicated to the Montessori method.
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/09
Some levels work very well and the teachers seem very high-quality, such as in Children's House and lower elementary. The upper elementary level is problematic and the teachers are lacking in several areas (academic, interpersonal, organizational, etc.). The middle school has some wonderful aspects,
... Read more but seems tenuous--next year will be very different. Stability is lacking. Tuition is climbing. Parents are asked for a great deal of support. Be aware and ask questions. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/27/09
Bravo! Our children have been at MCS for 9 years. The younger 2 of of our 3 are in the elementary program and the oldest one has graduated and is now at a big public high school in the area and doing very well. We were educated in public school ourselves and did not expect to have our children in private
... Read more school for so many years but seeing them so engaged in learning and gaining such confidence each year, we've wanted them to stay in Montessori as long as they could. The program gets more and more interesting as they get older. They are 3 very different kids each of them has had the distinct kinds of support they needed at MCS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/09
We have two children at MCS, one in Lower Elementary who has been there 4 years, and another in Children's House who has been there 3 years. We, and more importantly they, love the school! They eagerly look forward to school each day and come home happy and excited about learning---what more can you
... Read more ask for! The school is committee to a genuine Montessori approach and this is excellent---the way these math is amazing. I wish I had the opportunity to learn math with materials and objects that demonstrate the principles, rather than the memorization so often encouraged in traditional school settings. Two thumbs up! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/09
I enjoyed my first year here, but the next year (07-08) had a change of teachers and was one of my worst experiences in education. However, once I came into our schools Middle School (7th-8th grade) I was happy all over again, this classroom is almost like a separate part of the school, I feel that I
... Read more am truly being prepared for my adult life. We all run the school store collaboratively with students working three shifts a-day along with taking administrative roles of the store, such as the financial work, with a mentor tutoring and assisting us. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/13/09
We couldn't be happier with the school community, the administration, the guides, and the wonderful experiences our children are getting. My children come home each day so excited about what they have learned. A parent could not ask for a better educational experience.
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Posted by a parent on 09/05/08
My children are happy and they love to learn. I feel part of a special community that believes in childhood at MCS.
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Posted by a parent on 07/23/08
Happy, joyful, purposeful students! AMS and VAIS school! Amazing guides (teachers)! Wonderful sense of community! Genuine Montessori approach. Deep commitment to mission to steward the earth and its future.
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Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
I have two children at Montessori Community School (MCS). The oldest has been there for 8 years. When we first came to MCS I was not really sure about the montessori method. Over time I have made the effort to learn more about Montessori. This is not a style of learning that every parent will be
... Read more comfortable with. There are so many differences between Montesorri and the traditional classroom. However, I have been extremely impressed with the academic results my own children have achieved. In the past the school was run by a non-montessori head of school and many vocal families were able to get there way in the classrooms. This ended in 2006 when a new Head of School was hired and some of the vocal, unhappy, families left. Since that time the school has fine tuned the montessori methods and been accredited by the AMS. Its a great school Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/12/08
I have been a parent at the school since 2001 and have had an excellent experience there. I am continually impressed with the quality and dedication of the guides. The Montessori pedagogy has worked very well for our child and the school seems dedicated to a faithful pursuit of the Montessori philosophy.
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Charlottesvle schools — Montessori Community School is located at 1538 Richmond Rd, Charlottesvle VA 22911. 1538 Richmond Rd is in the 22911 ZIP code in Charlottesvle, VA Montessori Community School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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