Acorn Montessori Charter School

My daughter is thriving at this school. We enrolled her this last year in kindergarten, and we have seen her learn grow so much in the last 8 months. These teachers genuinely love their students, and dedicate so much time, effort, and energy to ensuring that the children succeed.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has gone to Acorn Montessori since preschool, and is now in 4th grade. I could not be happier with her education. Acorn strives to reach each learner and meet their individual needs. My daughter got in the 98th percetile on the AIMS test in math and 95th percentile in reading. Currently she is in the gifted class with Mrs. Akins, as she was for 3rd grade, and is very successful. I know my daughter's academic and social needs are met at this school where all of the teachers know her name and greet her as she walks down the hallway. Thank you to all the great teachers at Acorn.
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As a parent of 6 children and part of the Acorn Montessori family for 12 years I will gladly give this school rave reviews. My children's needs have been met as individuals, both academically and emotionally. Throughout our years at Acorn, we have been a foster family who adopted 3 children, adding to our parenting experience in their own ways. The staff at Acorn has embraced our family and joined us as our "partners in parenting". I have found the staff to be extremely respectful and supportive of my parenting. The emphasis on heart attitudes as well as academics at Acorn has been a refreshing. My oldest is now holding a 4.2 GPA at a high school which is geared toward preparing young people for college. He has also been inducted into the National Honor Society. My youngest has Down syndrome and, because of her abilities, she is currently in the preschool program, on her way through her academic career at Acorn Montessori. All of my children have called Acorn their "home away from home" and Mrs. Cynthia their "Mom away from Mom" because of the love that the staff has for them. As a mom, I couldn't be more happy with those whom I trust with the hearts of my children.
--Submitted by a parent

BE AWARE OF THE 4TH GRADE TEACHER WENDY DAUGHETEE! I had my son in her class for two weeks. My son was forced to stand up ALL day for two days in a row for not pushing in his chair when he went to throw away his breakfast!! When I asked her about it she admitted she did take away his chair and said, " That is my classroom rule. If you don't push your chair in you loose it for the rest of the day and must do your work standing up." He was not even allowed to lean on his desk while taking a test. I told her that is not acceptable to me. She said Oh well, that is my classroom rule. She also forced him to miss both recesses one day because he did poorly on a test and had to have another lesson and retake the test. The principal did not believe me when I told her what happened. I said that she proudly admitted it to me in front of the other teacher and said that is her class rule.
--Submitted by a parent

Acorn is home for my kids, during the day. As a school, both campuses are welcoming, warm and busy about the excitement of learning! Having been raised by parents who were both excellent educators themselves, and coming from another state that had considerably greater funding allocations for its schools, my first concern in moving to this area was finding the right atmosphere to promote citizenship and self-control right alongside academic, artistic and athletic development in my children. The only school I was satisfied with was Acorn! My oldest daughter graduated with their first eighth grade class in spring of 2010, and went on to the most-difficult-to-enter college prep high school in our district, along with two other classmates. Our preschooler and kindergardner are brimming with lessons and personal achievements every day when they come home. Being exhausted by bedtime from the fun activities they rack up each day is a perk, too. They all adore their friends, work through common gradeschool mishaps with dignity, respect and manners, and all but run to the car each morning to go back. Our family is thrilled with Acorn and its programs, staff and dedication. Very few leave.
--Submitted by a parent

In this school it is noted to be a traditional/Montessori blend that is how the Charter is written. In preschool Ms. Sheryl is taking her Montessori training now and has got all A's and is bringing more and more Montessori into her classroom. Pre-k is Ms. Alana who is Montessori trained and is also working with the Saxon and McGraw-Hill to help advance those children who are ready for that style of learning. As the children go up in grades Acorn moves more into the traditional style of teaching in order to prepare the children for what other classrooms are like. AIMS score are correct and we are proud of them. As far as the principal that has to be the rudest thing I've ever heard. All schools may not be a match for all children theat is why parents have a choice. I have always been picking on where my children go to school and now I'm proud to say my grandchildren also attend here now. It's great that this is America and we have freedom of speech I speak from the heart. Come to Acorn and see for yourself.
--Submitted by a parent

I havve only gone to this school for 2 years but it has helped me greatly. It's very hard to find schools that give one on one attention and help from the teachers. My siblings on the other hand have all gone for 3 years and they are still loving it. I admit that the Principal does not always have her head on straight and sometimes does not think things through but she is still amazing and does a really good job. The students who have a harder time with learning get the attention they need and are getting much better. My sister couldn't read at all and she was already 10 and she goes into the school and is reading by the end of the first semester, all becasue the teachers and other staff members gave her the help she needed. This is an amazing school!!
--Submitted by a student

I have had my children in this school since it opened and it is getting better every year. I can't wait to see all the improvements they have done over the summer.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is amazing. :)
--Submitted by a student

i am a student at acorn in the 7th grade class and it is a great fun school
--Submitted by a student