 Welcome!It is our hope that you will find information on the website that is helpful to understand Montessori education at Montessori Academy. Montessori Academy serves families with children 18 months of age through 8th grade.  Montessori Academy developed lifelong learners before the phrase became popular in educational circles. It is the only school in Middle Tennessee that holds dual accreditation with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and SACS CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement). The rigorous standards set by both accrediting organizations keep the focus on a commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. This unique, diverse community offers an unexpected and astonishing alternative to traditional education in the Middle Tennessee area. We invite you to come, tour, and learn about this caring community of academic excellence as the first step in the admission process. Please contact Ms. Anna Vaughan or Ms. Cathi Boswell to schedule your tour or call 615-833-3610 to schedule a tour today! Download 2011-2012 Application and Enrollment Packet Montessori Academy admits students of any race, gender, religion, or ethnic origin to all rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to any student. Montessori Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, or ethnic origin in administration or educational policies or in any school programs. |
| Parent Leadership Program The new Parent Leadership program is off to a terrific start! Parent Coordinators for each room are actively seeking volunteers and coordinating projects. Participation by parents is easy and enthusiastic! List of Parent Coordinators by room number. More about the Parent Leadership Program. Montessori Academy Completes Two On-site Visitations with Two Accreditation Teams! Using a quote from the book Good to Great, the AMS accreditation team leader consistently said, "We are looking for ways to take your very good school to the next step to become a great school!" The on-site visit for both AMS (American Montessori Society) and AdvancED (formerly Southern Association of Colleges & Schools) was completed on December 7, 2011. Rather than intimidating, these two teams together and separately affirmed the educational process at Montessori Academy! The AdvancEd team said, "Your test scores are terrific! You need to use these in advertising and place this information in the hands of your parents." Here is an example of results over the past two years of testing using the Stanford Achievement Test beginning in level 3:
The next step in the re-accreditation process is for both teams to submit their written reports and recommendations to the accreditation commissions of both organizations. The accreditation commission will contact us sometime in the next few months to confirm accreditation. The accreditation commission makes a determination, based upon the written report to accredit. Neither team found any deficiency in the many standards that Montessori Academy is required to meet for either accrediting organization. Both teams were very impressed with students, classrooms, the parent community, the very knowledgeable and qualified teachers, and the organization. They consistently commended everything they studied, observed, and experienced while on campus. Toddler Program   There are a limited number of spaces available for our toddler program (age 18 months - 3 years). If you are interested in taking a tour, please contact Ms. Anna Vaughan or Ms. Cathi Boswell. This dynamic program is a delight to see and the results of their activity is amazing! |
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our VISION
our MISSION
our PASSION
Montessori Academy's vision is that each student
will become an independent, confident, motivated learner, and a responsible community member as a result of the dynamic partnership between
students, parents, and teachers.
This partnership within the exceptional Montessori environment, while developing these characteristics, enables each student to become a life-long learner.
School calendarFebruary 2012 February 3 - March 2 Re-Registration for 2012-2013 School Year February 3 UE/MS Science Fair 8:00-9:00 a.m. Science Lab February 8 K, 3rd, 5th level student visits to next level February 9 Positive Discipline Workshop 5:00-6:00 p.m. Admin. Lounge -FREE ASC- February 10 K parents visit next level 7:30-8:15 a.m. All About LE Meeting 8:15-9:15 a.m. MPR Sock Hop 6:00-8:00 p.m. Woodlee Gym February 14 Valentine's Day Card Exchange (wear red/white) February 17 3rd and 5th level parents visit next level 7:30-8:00 a.m. All About UE/MS Meeting 8:00-9:00 a.m. Admin. Lounge Printable 2011-2012 Calendar January 2012 Monthly Calendar |
