Montessori Arts and Sciences Elementary School

It is so bizarre reading negative posts about this school, especially the ones that mention "verbal abuse." As a parent who has not missed a field trip and visits the school often - that is something that I have never witnessed. Please, if you are considering this school for your child, take the time to meet with the director and the teachers. It is truly a beautiful school and they do an amazing job. It is a wonderful feeling dropping my children off for school each day knowing that they are getting the education, care and support that I had always dreamed they would get but never really thought existed. Many thanks to Jan and the teachers at Montessori Arts and Sciences for creating such a stimulating and nurturing environment.
--Submitted by a parent

Imagine our joy finding a school that had a low teacher/student ratio, a beautiful natural environment and what we thought would be a solid cirriculum. Unfortunately, we very soon discovered that the teaching was inconsistent, assignments were rarely graded and the environment was filled with abusive verbal comments to the children, witnessed by me in person on several occasions. This is not the environment I would ever knowingly place a child into. If considering this school, please ask questions of several parents that have children currently attending the school and parents that have pulled their children from the school.
--Submitted by a parent

It's such a pleasure to know my child's education is in Jan Taylor's hands. He comes home proud of himself and eager to go back to school the next day.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent whose child attends this wonderful school. I think you should take a tour of the school and decide for your family. Yes one parent has left negative remarks but the majority of families writing reviews love this school. Not every school is for everyone, judge for yourself. Visit and talk to the other parents, have your child spend some time there, you will see that the five star reviews are true. I wrote "the only choice" because after going to almost every school in the community MAS was our first choice and we have been thrilled with the decision.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a staff member at Montessori Arts and Sciences School. A new family touring the school today brought the Great Schools comments to my attention. Now that I have read the reviews, please know we have never asked, nor posted, five-star reviews of our school. The reviews you read are from the Montessori families. They may have seen a comment and responded. Thank you.
--Submitted by a teacher

I would like to address the previous post. I am a parent whose child attended this school and each time I made an accurate, specific review citing examples clearly unehtical behavior on the part of the owner /director, there would be reviews posted within days reading "like an advertisement" for the school. If a parent reads these reviews and then decides to place thier child in this school, beware.
--Submitted by a parent

Are these 5 star reviews for real? They all read like an advertisement, and give no real insight as to the challenges that the school has met with their individual needs. This message smacks of someone from the school posing as a "parent" ... Comments like "This school is the only choice ..." the entire post reads like an advertisment. I am searching for a school to send my 7 year old to as we make our transition to Carlsbad, and Montessori Arts and Sciences looked good until I found what appears to be a lack of regard to ethics and honesty by someone from the school posting fake reviews. If I am off ... and I hope so, I would encourage some real parents who send their children here to please correct me. I also welcome the principal to share his or her viewpoints as well.
--Submitted by a parent

My son needed special attention. He does not fit easily into public school, but he thrived at Montessori Arts and Sciences. The teachers and staff were very kind to my boy and his happiness and confindence grew. The school is not perfect, but what place is? That's what makes freedom of choice wonderful. It enables us to customize our lives to suite our needs. I can only speek from my experiences with M.A.S. and they were very positive. The people were kind. The director has a good heart and is very dedicated to the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Very Strong on Arts, Language and Science. Llacking in Mathematics instruction. High teacher turnover. Could be a wonderful institution with clear leadership and sticking to curriculum.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended CMAS for one year. We are very pleased with the level of education he has received. He is exceeding his grade level and is challenged in his work. We love the staff at the school. The teacher to student ratio is wonderful. My son gets so much individual attention that he would never receive at a larger private school or public school. The school understands our goals for our son s education and works with us to achieve them. The academic program is very well rounded- arts, science, math, Spanish, reading, music, language/grammar/poetry, physical education, and more. The students are hands on not just sitting in a class being lectured to. My son enjoys learning and his desire to learn has increased. The parent involvement is very high. I recommend this school very highly- if you want the best for your child s education, this is the only choice.