Our daughter attended CMA from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. She took French and accelerated math classes, while she was a student. We found the experience to be extremely positive and a great basis for her continued education. She is now an Acoustical Engineer with a large nationally recognized
... Read more Engineering Firm, with a 3 year old of her own. I have read the reviews and some parents obviously have issues with the tuition, and the facilities as they relate to the tuition. I cannot speak to the facility now, but it was always neat, clean and well kept. It was expensive at the time our daughter attende, but expense is relative to your perception of the alternative. Our daughter received an extremely high quality education, was motivated to perform at the highest possible level of achievement, and is the person she is today, partly due to the education base she received at CMA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
this is really a bad school overall, it says individualize, but it doesn't do that at all, our daughter went there learnt nothing, all things she learned are from home and outside that school, she went there just to show up, we will not be going there even the cost is half. dont waste your money and
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Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
This is an outstanding school. I can't recommend it more highly. Administrators and faculty are extremely committed, nurturing and caring, and teacher turnover has been low in recent years. Academic standards are high, but each student progresses at his/her own pace. CMA does a phenomenal job of
... Read more providing seamless individual instruction, so every child excels and has high self-esteem. Students receive a superb foundation in language arts, math and science. Regular curriculum also includes music, French, computers (brand new computer lab!) and PE, and students complete several multi-media art projects throughout the year. Electives are fun and educational. Don't be alarmed by the tuition, because it's worth every penny. And you're not hit up for money throughout the year -- no annual fund, auction or capital campaign. There's outstanding parent support for Book Fair, Halloween carnival, Teacher Appreciation, Science Fair, etc., but there is no pressure to volunteer - strictly optional. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/07
Fine for pre-K and kinder. but that's where it ends. Severely overpriced for a limited product. Very high teacher turn-over. Owners sit up on the hill in a multi-million dollar house, driving fancy cars, while the facilities of the school are falling apart and have never been updated. Don't waste
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/07
My child attends CMA as a kindergarten student and he is getting superior attention and is expected to return a high level of work academically. It is exactly what we want in a school with the great aptitude our child showed for math. The school facility is located adjacent to a small zoo which the
... Read more school utilizes in their extracurricular program, they also have a good sized list of electives for the size of the school. The staff is always available for consultation about your children's progress and there are observation booths available to anonymously monitor a class session. For children that enjoy learning this is an excellent school that delivers high value for your tuition dollars. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/16/07
My children attended for many years. The school is outstanding. The headmaster is caring, compassionate, and outstanding. Teachers care about each individual student and tailor programs to match those needs. Elective programs are outstanding. My children loved going to school every day. I can't
... Read more say enough about this school. Worth every dollar. Small classrooms meant a tremendous amount of individual focus and attention on each student. French teacher is phenomenal. Parents are not involved in setting the curriculum but can be involved in many activities (Science Fair, Halloween Carnival, Book Fair, etc.). Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/14/07
Too much money for the product. Very good Pre-k and K programs though. Facility needs work.
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Posted by a parent on 04/10/06
CMA offers a completely individualized program for their students. All students may work at their own pace, so environment is good for independent children. Population is ethnically diverse. Emphasis is on academics.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/06
Children work at a curriculum one year ahead of their grade. That said, all curriculums are individulalized to each student. My 2 sons love it there and are constantly challenged since they can move on to new material when they are ready. It is a very small school -about 75 kids but the atmosphere
... Read more is warm and loving. There is also a focus on respecting one another and adhering to rules which is good for my boys. They only offer French as a foreign language but do offer art, music, piano, zoology and other electives. The teachers are great, work with the parents well and we have enjoyed the school immensely. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/06
Great music teacher and individualized instruction.
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