Claremont Montessori School

This school is a joke. It is run by parents who always get their way and when they do not, they throw a tantrum. There are no rules or leadership. The school is happy as long as the kids pretend to look like they are doing something. You can be late everyday and they do not care,. as long as your mother raises her voice about it and protects you. The "main parent boss" is leaving, what a relief, perhaps there is a future here. I clearly do not recommend this school. Many reviews will be written after this one to try to bury it and say the school is worth anything. Lets face it is is not worth a thing.
--Submitted by a parent

My son went to Claremont Montessori School from fifth grade through eighth grade. Please call me. Adam shope at 954-290-0185. My son will have a Masters degree when he's 19 or 20 years old and I give all the credit to Harvey and the entire staff at Claremont Montessori school. My son went for two years to the University school at Nova Southeastern ( the private one $12600 yr 100 kids in a class with one teacher and four teachers assistants) and you know every child is different and there was no true personal attention given to my son at any point in time at that school. At Claremont Montessori school they care about your child. It's like a MasterCard commercial. Yoy can buy what you think is the best education but when the teachers truly care about your children that's priceless,
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children who have each attended Claremont for over six years. In addition to nurturing and supporting students' innate desire to learn, there is a unique culture of mutual respect which I have found to be particular to this school. Seasoned educators offer an environment that helps children develop learning and work skills that will serve them well for the rest of their lives. My children have developed a deep self confident over the years, and I believe much of this is a direct result of attending Claremont.
--Submitted by a parent

wonderful school, warm, caring witha homey feeling to it .with loving caring highly rated teachers, our daughter has been there for 7 years, wouldnt of had her anywhere else, so sorry we'll be leaving this year, but it time to move on to high school...OMG!!!
--Submitted by a parent

We have been at Claremont for 6 years and feel very lucky. Montessori education is a gift and this school allows children to work hard and be themselves WITHOUT the fear of bullying or the contraints of standardized testing or rigorous homework assignments.
--Submitted by a parent

My Children went to Claremont Montessori for 4 years and received the best education possible. The participated in Student Council, hand bells, recorder, National Geography Bee etc. etc. The teachers were very knowledgeable and caring. My kids still retain much of the knowledge they learned and have excelled in other learning environments because of it.
--Submitted by a parent

I've gone to Claremont since 1st grade. I'm now in 8th, and every single year there has been amazing. I take both French and Latin, play the recorder, am in the handbell choir, am a member of Student Council, and am coeditor of the Yearbook, all without falling behind in my so-called 'regular' work. The staff is amazing, dedicated, and extremely smart. Bullying isn't tolerated, nor is teasing or cursing. There is no homework until 7th grade, and even then it is self-assigned. The only tests taken before 7th grade are the IOWA tests, which are similar to the FCAT's, but the grade is not important in the slightest. It is only to help the teachers know what each individual student may need help in. I highly recommend it for anybody who is unwilling to go to a traditional school with grades and homework.
--Submitted by a student

i feel like sending my daughter to claremont is the best gift my husband and i care give her. students truely get an individualized educational plan there. nevermind, she gets a fantastic exposure to forgein languages and their music program is amazing. we are really excited for our daughter
--Submitted by a parent

I think that claremont is a abosoloutely wonderful school I cant even imagine what it would be like to go to a different school. I just moved up to the 12-15 class and I have to admit that at some points it gets a little difficult but then when I know I have Nancy there to push me and make sure that I get it done than I feel satisfied
--Submitted by a student

We love this school! Claremont Montessori has provided my child with a safe and appropriately-paced learning environment for the past 6 years. My child is allowed to excel in areas where he is ready and is given the added time and attention in subjects where needed. I am amazed that my 5th grader can calculate the area of an irregular quadrilateral! Geometry is taught concurrently with other math subjects and children use real hands-on materials, such as a cash box, to reinforce practical math concepts. My child also loves the hand-bell ensemble which is directed by a Doctor of Music. This year we celebrate children who won ribbons at our county math and science fair as well as a student who placed at the SFL Regional Scripp's National Spelling Bee one who qualified for the state National Geographic Bee. Claremont nurtures the individual while teaching students to cooperate as a community.
--Submitted by a parent