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Saint Helena Catholic School
Reviews
Great facility! My son currently attends the private school "Nature School" but has also gone to summer camp. Beautiful and well kept, there is always something to explore from trails to playground equipment to the sound and kayaks to the pool and new toddler size splash pad. We adore the teachers and staff, and everyone who is a part of this community.
I was only there for a baptism but the grounds looked nice and there was easy water access
MSGH is an incredible community. The staff, faculty, and other families cultivate a family environment that you can witness in the way the older students look after and role model for the younger students. Having come out of the pandemic, we especially see how the sense of community is something quite special at MSGH. Our children have developed an inner sense of confidence, independence, and a love of learning thanks to their education there.
We have our two kids at MSGH, but actually it feels like the entire family is attending this school. I never had this feeling before, that an institution is so much more than just a daycare or a school, but a place where everybody seems to grow: our little daughter in the toddler program, where she learned so quickly to feel capable, where she becomes more and more independent, where she is just happy in a warm and loving atmosphere. Our son, who is in 3rd grade, just mentioned that he just loves his school, even cleaning up, because ‘I love to do this for the community and I like to have the Montessori materials in my hands.’ To see how he enjoys working, doing research, planning presentations, creating ideas is simply a joy! I feel it is the greatest gift I can give my kids to let them develop in this unique environment.
Due to a variety of possibilities for us adults to experience what Montessori is about, (transparent classrooms, silent journey, parenting classes, celebrating together, conferences and last but not least always an open ear from the head and all staff) we consider ourselves a Montessori Family. Thank you MSGH!
Due to a variety of possibilities for us adults to experience what Montessori is about, (transparent classrooms, silent journey, parenting classes, celebrating together, conferences and last but not least always an open ear from the head and all staff) we consider ourselves a Montessori Family. Thank you MSGH!
My son attends their full time Nature School for 2nd grade. AMAZING teachers and staff! Atmosphere is catered to children! We couldn’t love their philosophies and methods of teaching more!
We visited for the fall festival and enjoyed a wonderful experience.
My grandson enjoyed camp the second week in July, but was greatly disappointed that his counselor had no sailing experience, thus no sailing. He will eat almost anything, but said the food was horrible. This is the first summer he had ever had a complaint about Camp Albemarle.
This was the first summer camp for my grandson. He really enjoyed all the activities and said that the camp counselors was chill and awesome. He made new friends and even got to spend time with a school class late that attended the camp as well. Thanks to all the leaders and counselors for a great camp experience for a first time camper. The only thing he complained about was the heat. But, THANK YOU CAMP ALBERMARLE!
A wonderful learning environment that prepared me both academically and socially for my next steps forward in life. I was there from primary-9th grade and had an amazing experience.
St.Helena is an amazing school! Staff members are welcoming to all the children. Staff members are in tune with what each child needs. The size of the classes are nice for the children not only to learn material but to know each friend/classmate. A couple of bonuses are the Spanish classes and extra physical education classes. We are so grateful for this gem of a school!
St. Helena has a wonderful community. You become friends with other parents through participating and volunteering in community and fundraising events. The school has small classes, so your children get the attention they need. Kids get to know and become friends with kids in other grades, which is really nice. My kids get a great education, with the added bonus of the Catholic faith being taught and practiced as well. The teachers are energetic and good at adapting to change. Uniforms make it easy for the kids to get dressed in the morning and there's no drama about what to wear! Tuition continues to be lower than any other Catholic school in the area. The Before and After School program is fun, convenient and affordable. The school has provided a safe environment for the kids this year and it's been so great for them to be attending school in-person. I can't thank the Principal, teachers and administration enough for all they've done this year to make the school safe and as normal as possible for the kids. We're thankful for this very special South Minneapolis school.
We continue to be very pleased with the education provided by the great teachers at St Helena. The staff is engaged in day to day events and clearly understands the needs of the students and families. All in all, well deserving of a 5 star rating.
We have been very happy with our experience at St Helena. The kids are getting a top-notch education in a small-school environment and the school has done a great job this year dealing with COVID.
My Daughter has attended preschool here and is now part of the Catholic School at St. Helena School. Our family has been so pleased with the way she has been treated and the education she is receiving. Her teachers have been so carrying and the staff has always been positive and helpful.
We love that it is Pre K-8th grade. There are small class sizes and a very caring community.
Small classes, hands on teachers and devoted parents. Great school for our son
St. Helena’s provides learning in a safe and welcoming environment.
My son is extremely shy and I was afraid that he may be left behind in a public school. I made the right choice by choosing the FAA. My son feels comfortable in the small size classrooms and is learning at a tremendous pace. He now speaks English, French and Spanish fluently and have forged great friendships with his classmates. I am so happy with the school and thankful for all the wonders they have accomplished with my son!!!
To see the magic of MSGH in action you have to come for a tour and observe a classroom. Its really hard to describe in a couple of sentences the magic that happens in an authentic Montessori classroom. No matter what level - toddler, primary, elementary, adolescent - these kids feel empowered, enjoy learning and are socially just so well rounded. I never forget the first time I visited and what always stuck in my head was a 5th grader holding the door open for me and looking me straight in the eyes while exchanging a couple of words with me. That is a kid that is not afraid to engage with the world. I really believe that is a testimony not only to the excellent Montessori education our kids receive here at MSGH, but to this unique, caring and loving community where everyone feels at home - students, parents, teachers, staff. If you are looking for a school with the right balance of academics, social/emotional development and letting your kids keep their sense of wonder, this is it.
I came in for a tour and observed different classrooms. It was love at first sight. Both my children started at the toddler level at 1.5 years of age and years later, they continue to grow in an excellent Montessori environment. The features that attracted me the most were the bilingual English/Spanish classroom, the caring well-trained teachers, the carefully planned classroom transitions for new and transitioning students, and the children's sense of independence through real life work (i.e. caring for themselves, their environment, their home responsibilities). My children have grown so much during their time here. This is a place where they are surrounded by samples of grace and courtesy. They have also developed self-confidence, self-awareness, and independence. The school also provides great workshops for parents. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a wonderful Montessori learning environment.
We have three children currently attending the Montessori School of Greater Hartford from primary through the adolescent program and we could not be happier with the care and attention they have received. The montessori philosophy is constructed around the individual needs of each child both academically and developmentally and is implemented by highly trained and loving teachers and staff in an environment that is designed to nurture growth and curiosity. MSGH is more than a school it is a warm, vibrant community that is centered on the values of respect and creating peaceful citizens of the world. I can not recommend it highly enough!!
Excellent school - from toddler to ninth grade, you will find experienced teachers, a caring and nurturing environment where your child can thrive. Younger kids can attend half day, full day (until 3) and there is aftercare until 5:30 which is invaluable for working parents, along with an early morning drop-off on demand. Best yet, the Montessori curriculum is build on respect for the child and his/her innate interests and talents: it is designed to produce an independent individual who is self-motivated and capable of self-management. I highly recommend this school.
My 2-year-old son has been enrolled at The French American Academy of New Milford for the past 3 months and I have seen a great improvement in his social, physical, language and cognitive development. Most importantly, the FAA community is rich in culture and diversity, which I believe will help the children in their future integration to the outside world. The FAA staff is friendly and available for any questions. We feel very lucky and grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the FAA family.
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Small class size and very attentive teachers. The school operates like a small community. The school is sensitive and very responsive to child allergies and that is very important to me. My son started the school at age 2 already fully understanding French, however, he did not speak it back. Being fully immersed in this environment has gotten him to a place where he is comfortable speaking the language and at 3 he is actually speaking both English and French, knows who to speak which language to and can even translate for me (non-French speaker). The school also keeps up with technology, there's an app where the teachers post often and there's a communication weekly letting us parents know what the focus is for the week. I'm very pleased with the school.
We enrolled Samaira at Montessori School of Chantilly in August of 2019! She went to another Montessori prior to this and I must say that we are extremely happy with the facility, staff and the teachers. Ms. Poorani is my daughters kindergarten teacher and I have seen a lot of progress in just 3 months! I am sure she’ll be ready to take on 1st grade in public school next year!
I toured 3 Montessori schools before I chose Montessori of Chantilly (best decision I made for my daughter) My daughter has been attending for about 2 1/2 months and the amount that she is learning in a very short time is really amazing! She now knows her math, writing, reading 3 and 4 letters words, which she didn’t know any before, and also coming home speaking Spanish lol. They also teach yoga and meditation, dance..AMAZING. The staff always greeting you with a smile. Ms poorani and ms preeti is both very nurturing and very educated teachers. This school really exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend.
The FAA is a hidden gem. Small classes and close attention to the children. If you don't want your kids to be a cookie cutter then this is the school for you.
Our kids are in prek-3 and kindergarten. They are super excited to go to school every morning. This school has a great bilingual curriculum and a special mathematics curriculum. The FAA puts a great emphasis in math as well as arts and music. My kindergartener's skills in math, reading and writing have surprisingly improved in less than two months.
International day is celebrated by having kids dressing in cultural clothing and bringing specialty foods from different parts of the world. Events like this make the children accepting and adaptable to other cultures and languages which I think is a great way to teach respect and prevent bullying.
Our kids are in prek-3 and kindergarten. They are super excited to go to school every morning. This school has a great bilingual curriculum and a special mathematics curriculum. The FAA puts a great emphasis in math as well as arts and music. My kindergartener's skills in math, reading and writing have surprisingly improved in less than two months.
International day is celebrated by having kids dressing in cultural clothing and bringing specialty foods from different parts of the world. Events like this make the children accepting and adaptable to other cultures and languages which I think is a great way to teach respect and prevent bullying.
Everyone pretty much knows what is expected at a camp — grounds, cabins, counselors, water, canoes, good food, sailboats,games. Yes, camp Albemarle has all of these. But have you ever thought of using the camp for special events. Our church used it quite often for special events throughout the year and it was the perfect place to have a retreat, a cookout or a Halloween party. With its slight rolling hills, beautiful grounds, and stately trees, however, we recently used it for a wedding venue with the vows exchanged with the “cross” and intercoastal waterway as a backdrop and what I call the most beautiful “tree of life” signifying family. It was personal and at the same time magnificent. So open your mind to the many choices you might have to utilize this very special property — or send your child to camp! You won’t regret it.
This is a private campground that caters to group camping, such as girl scouts. They also have an outdoor school that is highly spoken of and much appreciated. The grounds are beautiful, spacious, and right on the sound. They have a team building obstacle course that is super fun and geared toward adolescents and adults.
Our family treasures the French American Academy (FAA), we feel so lucky to have found this wonderful school. Both of my kids have been going to FAA since Pre-K2 (currently in K) and Pre-K3 (currently in 5th grade). The school not only provides a bilingual education and exposure to many cultures, but it also fosters critical thinking and a love of learning in the students. The teachers and staff are dedicated, nurturing and fun, and we have made life-long friends in the close-knit community. I highly recommend this school.
They have done an amazing job with my son. I love this school!
This is the best school thus far, we have had both children in. Most schools for children before Kindergarten-age are more of a babysitting program. Here at Montessori of Chantilly, not only do they teach the students but they also emphasize manners! The teachers provide such individualized care and attention to each student and the president/owner of the school also takes such an active role in the care and education of the students. If you are looking for a program your children will grow in and be educated in - this is it!
As the parent of a 7th grader, I know first-hand that Saint Raphael School supports middle school students academically, emotionally and socially throughout these difficult years when they become teenagers. They are provided with qualified, bright teachers who care about them. The challenging curriculum allows the students to deepen their analytical skills by having them solve increasingly more complex concepts. Equally as important, Saint Raphael School encourages every student to socialize embracing the words of Saint Catherine of Siena “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on F.I.R.E.” Truly, each student at Saint Raphael School is valued both as an individual and for the contributions they make to the community as a whole. To me, Saint Raphael School offers the best of what is possible: A diverse, active student community that care for each other, strong academics, a commitment to both the arts and athletics and a lunch that the kids actually look forward to eating!
Now in in 3 grade in c.santillan
A bit of a hidden gem, as not many people know of its existence, The FAA is the perfect school for my sons for many reasons. First, because I am francophone, and always wanted my children to be fluent in both oral and written French–the school makes this possible. Second, because of the small classes, which gives a feeling of belonging to a big "family", with lots of personal attention. Third, the quality of all the teachers, including art and PE. The principals know each student, and are always open to suggestions and special requests. There are lots of after school activities, outings, etc. School lunch is delicious and healthy. Students are taught about recycling, composting, as well as other cultures and backgrounds–it's very international. We love it.
Awesome school, very respectful students.
Th decision to put my kids into Montessori of Chantilly was the best choice! The teachers and principal are amazing! My kids come back with something new they learn everyday! My kids wake up super early in the morning ready I go to school to see their teachers and friends! The kids have their daily curriculum which is in the morning and they also have other activists during the week such as language (French , Spanish, sign language class,) Zumba, yoga, piano and stem classes etc... the director is incredibly helpful and answers any questions we had/have and the teachers show so much interest in the kids! Love this school and the staff! Best decision!
This is absolutely the most nurturing and flexible option for young children in the area. It is also an extraordinary value for your dollar.
I have been continuously grateful that we found them, and felt happy taking my kids there every day.
The Montessori School of Chantilly offers high quality Montessori education, supplemental lessons on subjects like language and science, physical education including dance and yoga, snacks and hot meals are provided, and care is from 7AM to 6PM all year with just the normal holidays (no week-long breaks).
This is one great package of learning and exposure for all kids - no a-la-carte confusing pricing or wait lists like other schools.
The teachers are Montessori trained. They each have the autonomy to set up their own classrooms, and design their own lesson plans. Having experienced national-chain curriculum in the past, I vastly prefer this teacher-driven environment.
There are also always plenty of loving and skilled caregivers, between teachers and assistants, to ensure the children's safety and comfort.
Both of our boys grew leaps and bounds in the time they were at Montessori School of Chantilly. Their teachers recognized their unique strengths, and appealed to them in ways that encouraged them to stretch.
I also loved the way our kids talked about what they did at school and showed us their new skills. My 5yo designed a living-room obstacle course to mimic the "Jump Bunch" they had at school, and my 2yo brought home lots of sweet songs.
We had to move..and our family will miss the Montessori School of Chantilly most of all.
I have been continuously grateful that we found them, and felt happy taking my kids there every day.
The Montessori School of Chantilly offers high quality Montessori education, supplemental lessons on subjects like language and science, physical education including dance and yoga, snacks and hot meals are provided, and care is from 7AM to 6PM all year with just the normal holidays (no week-long breaks).
This is one great package of learning and exposure for all kids - no a-la-carte confusing pricing or wait lists like other schools.
The teachers are Montessori trained. They each have the autonomy to set up their own classrooms, and design their own lesson plans. Having experienced national-chain curriculum in the past, I vastly prefer this teacher-driven environment.
There are also always plenty of loving and skilled caregivers, between teachers and assistants, to ensure the children's safety and comfort.
Both of our boys grew leaps and bounds in the time they were at Montessori School of Chantilly. Their teachers recognized their unique strengths, and appealed to them in ways that encouraged them to stretch.
I also loved the way our kids talked about what they did at school and showed us their new skills. My 5yo designed a living-room obstacle course to mimic the "Jump Bunch" they had at school, and my 2yo brought home lots of sweet songs.
We had to move..and our family will miss the Montessori School of Chantilly most of all.
Montessori School of Chantilly is one of the best preschools that offers special curriculum that is an asset to the Fairfax county Public schools. For example, one of the reasons why I enrolled my child about five years ago because the school offered an educational curriculum that included a yoga class in its tuition at age 18 months up to 5 years old. Montessori School objective was to establish early intervention and guidance of yoga practice which will benefit the preschoolers as they develop levels of focus and stillness. A child in this school for sure will get ahead in life in mostly every task they under take. Not to forget improving their physical strength and flexibility. Today I teach at Montessori school of Chantilly as the yoga teacher and I’m excited about the student’s eagerness and enthusiasm to take their Monday yoga practice as they find it relaxing and fun before dismissal. I find this school a great place for the students as well as for the teachers. Thank you Kulten for bringing Montessori School of Chantilly to our community.
I have 2 children currently attending St. Raphael School, both of who are excited for their school year to start. I think that Marin is full of a lot of great schools to choose from, but I have not found one as family oriented as St. Raphael. The class sizes are small, which allows for a lot of individual attention. I especially like the fact that the principal, as well as every teacher and staff member at the school, appear to make an effort to get to know each child at the school and are always available for meetings, discussions, etc.
SRS has such a supportive and warm environment. I am blessed to be a part of this community!
Good school k - 2nd grade
My kids, 10 and 8, love Asbury. The teachers. The structure. The physical school. Everything about it. I have a 3 year old and he will go to Asbury pre-k. We wouldn't think of sending him anywhere else!
Just pass 4th grade going to keller
Great school would go again
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My child has been with the Montessori School of Chantilly for 3 years and she has enjoyed each and every day! She moved from the toddler class to the primary class and has benefited from very dedicated and loving teachers. Lessons are not cookie cutter and are often tweaked to engage each and every child to ensure that the learning process is fun! I would recommend this school to any parent who is looking for an excellent school with a loving environment.
I love this school
Best of the Best!!!!
My daughter has attended Montessori School of Chantilly for two years now and we cannot say enough good things about it!
The teachers and staff are friendly and responsive, but more importantly, they love what they do and teach the children with kindness, compassion and respect. My daughter has learned so much there and loves going to school to see her friends.
Montessori School of Chantilly the best of the best!
My daughter has attended Montessori School of Chantilly for two years now and we cannot say enough good things about it!
The teachers and staff are friendly and responsive, but more importantly, they love what they do and teach the children with kindness, compassion and respect. My daughter has learned so much there and loves going to school to see her friends.
Montessori School of Chantilly the best of the best!
I go this school I am in 2 grade in Ms Cruz class
I love this school
Best Elementary in Pasadena!! 👍
The French American Academy (FAA) has been a wonderful school for my two children. We were Americans returning to the US after a few years abroad. The school has provided a wonderful combination of continued French language development (we do not speak French at home), academic rigor in all the subjects (reading, math, science) and a nurturing individualized culture. The parents are delightful and send their children to the school for similar reasons (culture and academics). If there is ever a question, Anne-Sophie is always available. I recommend the school highly.
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My 3 children have all been a part of the French American Academy of New Milford since the beginning. My two older children (ages 14 & 11) attended the after-school program and learned a tremendous amount. My youngest (age 6) is a full time student who began in Pre-K 2 and is currently in 1st grade. Not only is she completely fluent in French, but she is learning about the French culture on a daily basis. American traditions are also recognized as the school is truly bilingual. I really like the hands on approach to learning, the bilingual academics, the high level of art education, the variety of athletics the children are exposed to, and the lunch program is cool too! My daughter is willing to try new things and is open minded about food in great extent to the school's varied & healthy menu. The teachers and staff are great and they give a lot of personal attention to everyone. Last but not least, the international community of parents & children is a big plus too. We will be back next year!
One of the best schools in Erie.
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One the best schools in Houston county and in the whole state. The staff is great and our boys love it!