Exceedingly well! Guidance counselors and admissions officers from the area's most demanding private and public schools consistently report that our students excel in their new environments because of their knowledge base, their poise and confidence, and their eagerness to learn. We have a reputation for working with children to help them become "confident achievers.

Research proves that your child's highest level of learning takes place from birth through age 9. This period of development is when your child will absorb and learn more than any other time in his/her life. This is also the time your child will learn the joy of knowledge and the excitement of learning new skills. The gift of learning independent study skills in our carefully prepared class environment is an advantage when it is time for your child to move on.

There are at least 4,000 certified Montessori schools in the United States and about 7,000 worldwide.

Children that have been in a Montessori environment typically are very flexible and adjust quite easily to the public school situation. They are generally better students and spend their time in more productive ways because of their self-direction and positive attitude toward learning.

The Montessori Method refers to a child-centered philosophy of education developed by the Italian anthropologist and physician, Dr. Maria Montessori. It is not affiliated with any religious or political organization. Country Montessori provides an authentic Montessori education based on Dr. Montessori's principles and the standards set forth by the American Montessori Society.

Teachers, also known as Directresses or Guides, receive their Montessori teaching credential from a MACTE (Montessori Accredited Center of Teaching Education) organization such as AMS (American Montessori Society) or AMI (American Montessori Internationale.) Montessori Directresses study a rigorous curriculum of child development and Montessori philosophy as well as specific uses of the Montessori classroom materials.

Assignment to a school system is based on the county where your house is assessed. If the assessment of your house changes counties, then the school system assignment of your child(ren) also changes. You will need to enroll your child(ren) in your new school system. Consideration may be given to remain in your current school system. To fully explore enrollment options for your child(ren), please contact:

Dr. Montessori identified four "planes of development," with each stage having its own developmental characteristics and developmental challenges. The Early Childhood Montessori environment for children age three to six is designed to work with the "absorbent mind," "sensitive periods," and the tendencies of children at this stage of their development.

and 3 day programs are often attractive to Parents who do not need full-time care; however, 5 day programs create the consistency that is so important to young children and which is essential in developing strong Montessori programs. Since the primary goal of Montessori involves creating a culture of consistency, order, and empowerment, most Montessori schools will expect children to attend 5 days a week.

Dr. Montessori identified four “planes of development,” with each stage having its own developmental characteristics and developmental challenges. The Early Childhood Montessori environment for children age 3 to 6 is designed to work with the “Absorbent Mind”, “Sensitive Periods” and the tendencies of children at this stage of their development.

In most pre-schools the children are taught educational concepts in a group by a teacher. In a Montessori pre-school, the children learn concepts spontaneously as they work independently with the many materials in the environment.

The Montessori system has been used successfully with children from all socio-economic levels, representing those in regular classes as well as the gifted, children with developmental delays, and children with emotional and physical disabilities. There is no one school that is right for all children, and certainly there are children who may do better in a smaller classroom setting with a more teacher-directed program that offers fewer choices and more consistent external structure.

Unfortunately no one body can accredit the Montessori element of schools, but there are state requirements for schools in genera. There are several Montessori organizations to which schools can belong. The two major ones operating in the United States are the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI, with a U.S. branch office called AMI-USA) and the American Montessori Society (AMS). Parents considering placing a child in a Montessori school should ask about the school's affiliation(s).

The goal of a Montessori education is to develop your child’s love of learning so that she/he keeps it throughout life. The child who transfers out of Montessori has a positive attitude towards school and self- discipline and responsibility. Most children transferring from Montessori to a public school adjust easily to their new classrooms.

Children of The Retreat owners will attend schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District: Stone Lake Elementary School, Toby Johnson Middle School and Franklin High School serve the area. Parents are urged to confirm attendance and transportation to these locations with the school district. No. Homeowners are required to provide their own fire, liability and personal property insurance. The Association has its own liability insurance to cover the Common Area.

Kinma has a strong transition programme for young children entering the primary school. It is our aim to make the transition a gentle one which supports the children and their families and takes care of their very individual needs. Unlike most schools, children can start at Kinma at any stage throughout the year. Often children aren't quite ready for school at the beginning of the year, or perhaps they aren't old enough.

you would expect, there are public schools in or near each community. There are also many private schools. Because Hawaii's public schools have historically tested far lower than most Mainland public schools in academic achievement, many parents opt to enroll their children in private schools. Changes are being made in the public school system and you should allow time to investigate for yourself and decide which would be the better choice for your children.