Countryside Montessori Academy

Posted November 16, 2009

I would first like to start off on a positive note, CME deserves all the positive reviews that it has received. You get the benefits of an expensive private school at a tuition free school. All we are asked as parents to do, is put in time to volunteer and help out with 2 fundraisers a year. As a person that attended a private school from kindergarten through 12th grade, private school's ask not only for tuition, but expect you to participate in numerous fundraisers throughout the year. Your spot in the school depends upon it. If you would like a school where you are not expected to do anything or fundraise at all, maybe you should look into your local public school. CME is a school of choice, and if you are unhappy as a parent, it is your choice to remove your child.
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Posted November 4, 2009

Biggest turn-off: Constant requests for money, despite their denying this was commonplace. Even their cheerleader (3rd party) program costs $175 in 2009 of which $80 goes directly to the school. Pressuring parents into selling 'Cougar Cards' despite people having lives on the weekends or other obligations. Their option? Buy all the cards yourself, despite the school's claim that this year's cards sale set an all-time record.
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Posted May 20, 2009

Excellent - this school is wonderful. The staff is friendly and helpful and the teachers have been amazing. This has been a very good experience for us. The principle has been very kind and helpful as well.
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Posted March 9, 2009

This is a very good school for us, but I have to admit that is not for every child. We love the fact that kids are allowed to move at their own pace and for our kids it means to move ahead faster. Most of the teachers are great.
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