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| - With school about to commence, I wanted to express my thoughts regarding Mission Montessori on the Desert. Some parents may still be searching for the "right" school for their young ones, so in light of that, I recommend highly Mission Montessori to any parent with grade school or preschool-aged children.
1. During the two years my son attended, I found the teachers to be compassionate and very attentive to my child's needs. They are well-trained educators, and each day my child shared something new with me that he'd learned that day.
2. I found that the communication among the Administration, Staff & Parents was always strong and on point - never lacking.
3. I always felt comfortable leaving my son in the hands of Staff at Mission, and he never cried or was upset when I'd check him in each school day. I never worried that he wasn't being attended to - but was at peace that he'd be cared for.
4. If I felt my son was having an "off" day, I always had someone to talk to in the Administration or with his Teachers to discuss, and who were genuinely concerned.
5. Each classroom is beautifully appointed for each age/grade with high-quality Montessori materials. That was a very big plus.
6. Unfortunately, my son last year had to attend first grade at a public school because we had moved. He entered first grade making all A's, and I was proud that Mission had prepared my son so well. My greatest wish is to have another wonderful Mission Montessori near us on the West side of the Valley! Hello, Mission Montessori - did you hear me?
7. After this first year at public/traditional school, there is definitely a very big difference in the number of teaching Staff. Traditional schools have 1 teacher to 30-35 students. Mission Montessori has a 1 to 10 ratio - and there are at least 3 adults in a Primary/Kindergarten classroom. Public/traditional falls short, and our children are the ones who suffer.
In closing, I'll keep hoping for a Montessori close by to enroll my son in next year. If any parent reading this "rather long note" lives close to a Montessori School, I urge you to send your child/children. Their schools are far above traditional education for young minds. Well worth a financial sacrifice!
?Judy U
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