Marco

This school exceeds every expectation I have. The teachers go above and beyond to get to know all students in the school. The sense of community spirit is alive. Academics are fabulous. Students are learning about Americas formation over time and how we’ve grown over the years. Reading, Math and Science are always producing great scores but the homework is not overwhelming. Teachers know how to get the learning done during the day and assign just enough to reinforce skills and build strong habits. Speaking of habits, this is a leader in me school which means they teach kids to lead their own learning, starting in Kindergarten. My kindergartener has her own personal goal (learn to tie her shoes) and she tracks her own progress. Leadership is taught and modeled by kids. They have a job posting board where kids can apply to help with certain tasks around school. My kids love this! They can’t wait to get to school everyday. I highly recommend this school.

Island Montessori Academy may be a small package, but it's the whole package! It is so wonderful to witness our daughter's excitement as she prepares for and returns from this gem of a school. This is our family's second school year with IMA and it keeps getting better. The Montessori approach is a proven winner; the entire staff of IMA possess an intrinsic need to simultaneously nurture and educate it seems. At the ripe young age of 4, our daughter is already immersed in Spanish, dance, music, art and the natural world. Of course she is also filled with letters, numbers and science which she quizzes mom and dad on routinely!IMA reminds me of my early days in a 3 room school house in northern New England. It's more a Community & Family then an institution. Speaking of family ours is growing and the newest member who will arrive in December will definitely be attending IMA when she grows a bit.If your family is searching for the "right place" for your children, you've found it here.