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 |  In 1991, we had become dissatisfied with the educational experience that our son Matthew, then 3 years old, was receiving at a local daycare. We had heard about the Montessori approach to education and child development and after researching several schools, decided to enroll Matt at Arborland. Matt excelled in the Montessori environment that allowed him to work at his own pace while being challenged to master new skills and concepts. Mrs. Foy was Matt's primary teacher and we appreciated the high level of individual attention he received and the open communication with us.When it came time for Matt to move to elementary, there was never a question that he would continue at Arborland. He did so well during his first year in lower elementary, that Mrs. Chen and the lower and upper elementary teachers requested that he be moved to upper elementary at the age of 6. While being proud of his academic achievement, we were very concerned about his emotional development. There was tremendous effort made by the entire staff to insure that Matt fit in and did not get "lost in the shuffle". We were also impressed that the Arborland staff was so knowledgeable of Matt's strengths and weaknesses as an individual and they were able to offer thoughtful insights as how to best assist Matt in achieving his full potential. The breadth of the curriculum, including the extra-curricular activities such as music, computer, gymnastics, broadcasting and school newspaper were also factors in us deciding to have Matt remain at Arborland through his sixth grade graduation and for us to enroll Matt's younger brothers Kevin, now 6 and Alex, 5, at the school. As parents with multiple children know, even siblings can be very different when it comes to their academic and emotional needs and our children are no exception. The individual attention and focus on the entire child, rather than just the academic side, has proven to be a wonderful experience for our children and us as well. We will be the first to say that things have not been perfect in our children's relationship with Arborland. Though rare, there have been situations where we were not satisfied that our kids were receiving the educational support we thought they needed. In each case, without exception, we brought our concerns to the attention of Mrs. Chen. She listened to us, arranged meetings with the teachers and staff, and quickly resolved the issues to our satisfaction. We have come to believe that Mrs. Chen cares deeply for all her students and will always attempt to do what is in their best interest. Matt graduated from Arborland and moved on to Parks Junior High where as an eighth grader, he has maintained a 4.0 GPA including Honors Geometry which he takes at Sunny Hills High School. We feel Matt's Arborland experience prepared him well for both academic and social success. Kevin and Alex are also beginning to blossom and we look forward to them completing their elementary education at Arborland.  Date of Posting: 23 March 2011 Posted By: Mr. Schnablegger |
 | "The choice of a Montessori education for our daughters has been a decision that has proven to be very rewarding for our entire family. Our journey on this path began in 1992 as we searched for a kindergarten for our oldest daughter, Rachel. After researching several schools with various program options, we chose a Montessori school in our neighborhood in Whittier. Rachel was placed in Mrs. Snider's primary class with Mrs. Stolzman as the class assistant. In the Montessori environment with these special educators, Rachel thrived. Because of our satisfaction with her primary experience, we moved Rachel up to lower elementary the following year at that same school. Again, the self-paced, challenging structure offered within a Montessori curriculum served Rachel well. The opportunity to have interaction with the older children in her classroom also contributed greatly to her academic, emotional and social development. The following year it was time for Kolleen, our youngest daughter, to begin kindergarten. There was no question that we would choose a Montessori education for her. Due to several factors, we elected to transfer both girls to Arborland Montessori Children's Academy. The environment at Arborland has proven to be a warm, caring and academically rich one. The educators, Mrs. Chen and her staff, other students and their families have all contributed to nurturing our daughters. In such a supportive atmosphere, our girls have developed into well rounded students. But, more importantly, Kolleen and Rachel are becoming good, kind, responsible individuals. While no school curriculum, environment, staff or student body is perfect, we have and continue to be pleased with the overall education our daughters are receiving from Arborland Montessori Children's Academy. Regardless of which path our family takes through junior high and beyond, we have the certainty that Rachel and Kolleen will have developed the tools they need to be both academically and socially successful." Date of Posting: 23 March 2011 Posted By: Mary Kay and Dann Oyama |
 | The choice for our children's education was a major decision for us, as it is with all parents. After looking into several private schools in the area we decided the Montessori education would be the best for us. Our major reasons for choosing Arborland Montessori Children's Academy were: 1.A strong phonics and reading program, 2.A strong academic program emphasizing science, math and social studies, 3.Small class sizes, 4.Individual attention geared to each child's level and needs, 5.Enhanced education through peer tutoring (older students are encourage to teach the younger students, 6.>Safety was a major factor, children are safe behind a locked gate and have to be signed in and out of school each day, 7.The extra curricular activities for the students wishing to take advantage of dance, gymnastics, martial arts, etc., 8.A very strong emphasis on student performances allowing them to become poised public speakers. We have 3 children Danelle 11 in the 5th grade. Her teachers are Ms. Foy and Miss Shiltz. Both are friendly and more than willing to let us know if there are any problems or how she is doing. Our second child is Vannesa 9 in the 3rd grade. Her teachers are Miss Libertad and Ms. Warmbier. Miss Libertad always has time to talk to all the parents on a daily basis, just to keep in touch, Ms. Warmbier is new this year but is very friendly and always pleasant. And our 3rd child is Brentt 7 and in 2nd grade. His teachers are Mrs. Salzman and Mrs. Stoltzman. Both are great teachers. Mrs. Salzman has had time to let me know about Brentt on a daily basis. All the staff have been good to us too. Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Chen will always ask how things are. We have always felt that all children should be given a chance for a better education. Our children are getting that education at Arborland Montessori. The staff and children alike are very caring. The academics as well as the social and emotional development of all our children seem to be on track. I feel that our children are in good hands and becoming more responsible by the day. We hope that Danelle, Vannesa and Brentt will be socially and academically successful in life because of the education that they have received at Arborland Montessori. In summary, Montessori offers the children a strong academic foundation while allowing them to flourish and providing every child opportunity at public performing. Date of Posting: 23 March 2011 Posted By: Danny and Christine Gheen |
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