Cornerstone Christian Academy

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All agreed on these. Why? For emotional support, we'd have tiny lessons each month just so they'd make sure we were all well. Family. They would make sure we'd ask our family for help on HW, etc. Safety. I know all schools have done the drills, I know, I know. But not just that, they also added covers to our doors. Special education. Of course. Anyone with disabilities were surely given the support! I've always seen extra classes for them! Learning. My teachers would try to make learning fun sometimes! Of course we had our laugh. Lastly, teaching. Teaching was always made sure we processed everything in our minds.

I went to highlands for 7 years, pre-k to 5th and it was AMAZING!! The teachers were all so kind, all the office staff was really caring, and I really think I learned a lot compared to any other school I’ve been to. Would really recommend :)).

Such a great school with great leadership. The principal deals with so much from these parents and still shows up everyday with a smile! So proud to be in such a great environment!

Great school with amazing teachers and administrators. My kid is always happy and engaged in all activities the school offers.

Cambridge Montessori School has been an amazing educational experience for two of my children. Collectively they attended CMS for 3 years. The one thing that stands out to me about CMS is how family oriented they are. They do a great job of connecting with their families and organizing such fun events throughout the school year. My children's Primary teachers did a wonderful job of building a strong academic foundation, as well as supporting their development and learning. We absolutely love the director, Ms. Monica, and all the admin staff and teachers. We loved our time at CMS, and highly recommended it as an excellent Montessori school.

Riverbend Montessori provides a very well-balanced curriculum that emphasizes math, reading/grammar/literary analysis, cultural studies and fine arts. We left the public school system after the 4th grade and witnessed an immediate change in our son. I thought Montessori was a laissez-faire approach to learning but that is not the case at Riverbend. The curriculum is structured in terms of content but flexible with how each student learns. The classrooms are mixed grade levels but the students operate at their own pace. Some are more advanced in math whereas others are not. The teachers are very much in tune with the students' academic, emotional and social developments. Learning is very tactile, utilizing tools (beads, boards, etc.) to reinforce understanding, not just memorizing. Homework is assigned with a purpose; incorrect math problems must be corrected to ensure mastery of the topics. Books are read and literary analyses are performed to understand setting, plot, theme and characters. Laptops are used for research but very much controlled and monitored. Field trips are common in order to reinforce their curriculum. Creativity is another strong point of this school. They have an annual play where all students have a role and creative writing when students present to parents. Elementary-aged students learn instruments (ukeleles, kalimbas) and recreate famous masterpieces (Van Gogh, Vermeer, Warhol, etc.). The culmination of all the hard work is on display at their end-of-year Art Festival where students showcase their art and perform musical ensembles.The teachers are nothing short of incredible; they are vested and believe in their students. They spend extra time with students and manage all field trips, including overnight ones. They encourage natural curiosity; champion building responsibility and accountability through hard work and perseverance; allow students to learn from their mistakes; and encourage them to advocate for themselves. After two years with this amazing school, we see a much more confident and mature child who is ready to take on new challenges. My only regret with Riverbend is not enrolling sooner. If you are looking for a school that will develop your child your child's love of learning, critical thinking skills and sense of responsibility, this is the school. If you want a babysitter, please look elsewhere.