Furtah Preparatory School & Montessori School

Furtah is a private, secular preK-12th grade school in Acworth, GA. The preK-3rd is Montessori.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended Furtah for her 4th & 5th grade years. Prior to this she was in public school. She had alot of anxiety and learning issues. We tried to address them in many ways including pull-out classes and parapro assistance. She would receive failing grades on tests but yet receive 'C's on her report card. I knew her needs weren't being met. She hated going to school and was depressed. Then we found Furtah! The teachers worked with her abilities and found ways to encourage her confidence. Unfortunately, we are moving out of state and we are very sad to have to leave. I found concrete evidence that I made the right decision making the financial sacrifice sending her to a private school. We had the teachers complete occupational therapy questionnaires so that an evaluation could be done to show the new school. The occupational therapist was very pleased inthe
--Submitted by a parent

My oldest son (11) has been a student at FPS since kindergarten, and my youngest son (4) just started pre-K at the Furtah Montessori School. I cannot say enough positive things about the school...they have been so supportive of my kids and have given them a wonderful education. The environment is very much like a family. Mr. Furtah is very visible and you can tell that this school is his 'child' - he wants the best for all of his students. The classes are small and the educators are caring and communicative. So far as tuition, it is more affordable than most of the other private schools in the Metro area, and they have several payment options available - this school is not for the 'super-rich', which is great for families who want a quality education but don't make the income of a CEO.
--Submitted by a parent

Furtah has changed during the 2007-2008 year. The current 2008-2009 year, the school has changed from a school that communicates to a non-communicating school. The Middle School lacks the technology, extracurricular activities, parent involvement, and creative education. Schedules for the Middle School children changed 2 1/2 day structure with study hall. Study hall is just students with out structure. The school has excellent teachers and an excellent principle, but the curriculum administration and the headmaster lost the focus on the academic needs of the students in middle grades. The FPTA does not advocate for the students for the best education, they just advocate for Fundraisers.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been truly amazed at the progress my daughter has made since attending Furtah. She is in the Montessori program and is a different child. She has more confidence in herself then I have ever seen. The entire staff there is wonderful and the knowledge of the staff is is far greater than anything you would ever get out of public school. We did public school for many years and my daughter still struggled. One year at Furtah and she has surpassed any expectations I have ever imagined. This school is a blessing and the fact that they do not only worry about the 'educational' aspect, they educate the whole student. They inlcude manners, morals and values in their everday lessons. I plan on my daughter staying there throughout high school simply because I am so impressed. I am truly grateful!!
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent education and variety of extracurricular activities. Many opportunities for parent involvement. Family centered environment with FPS faculty and parents working together to provide the best for students.
--Submitted by a parent

My son likes the school, he is in the Montessori school there he has come far in his first year. He is learning to work with other kids and listen to instruction from his teachers. He is 4 years old and the interaction with other kids in a learning environment is helping him grow as a person. He comes home with a smile and says he had fun.
--Submitted by Esther, a parent

We have had 4 children of all ages and different levels of learning attend Furtah. In all cases, each child's specific levels and needs were met and exceeded. While a small school atmosphere, they offered a full PE, sports, music, ROTC and academic program to meet each child's need. We have one who is LD in the Montessori program now in her 3rd year; one teen adopted from Russia at age 13, finished his last 3 semesters and was named Valedictorian of his class for 2006 and went on to receive academic scholarships to Berry College; one who is now an 8th grader who had little to low self esteem is now ready to attempt public school for high school; and another who is gifted academically(age 8) but socially a bit behind is excelling in everything. The support of Mr Furtah, admissions and teachers is amazing. We can't say enough!
--Submitted by Le Ann and Mark Dakake, a parent