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Crystal Lake Montessori

Private | PK-8 | 250 students

We are an extraordinary Montessori School.

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Posted May 16, 2011

This was a great school if looking for a peaceful and caring environment for your self motivated child.
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Posted August 5, 2009

This school is PHENOMENAL! I have never been to a more beautiful, peaceful school in my life. I wish I could've gone here as a child, but I'm thrilled to have my kids go there. And it goes to 8th grade--phew, because I want my pre-teens in a setting like this at that tender time in development. Just go see it--you'll understand quickly why it's so special!
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Posted March 5, 2008

I love this school. It just makes me want to go back to school and become a Montessori teacher myself. The progress I have seen in my son over the last year is amazing! He actually likes school now and is sad on days off!
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Posted April 1, 2007

The quality of academic program is absolutly fantastic!I was speachless when my 4 year old son brought a book home and started reading it fluently.The teachers care about students and it shows.The sports opportunity are great too.
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Posted February 6, 2007

This school has exceeded my high expectations. The curriculum has really brought the best out in my child. The approach of teaching the whole child has developed my child socially in ways I didn't think possible for a 1st grader. The teaching staff is very caring, and the individual attention each child receives is remarkable.
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Posted February 13, 2006

Both of my children have attended CLMS since they were 3. They have learned so much and love going to school. The staff cares about each child and works to provide a sense of community within each classroom. We love being a part of this school.
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Posted September 4, 2005

This is a wonderful, homey, friendly place...my husband and I both feel so lucky to be able to send out daughter here! She feels safe at CLMS and her love of learning is growing by the day.
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • None - the school offers no services

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Outdoor learning lab

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Arts (all)
  • Music
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Graphics

Language learning

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Foreign languages
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:30 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 5:30 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Pamela C. Zirko
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 2 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Montessori
Associations
  • AMS

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Individually guided instruction
  • International Peace Site
  • Montessori
  • Outdoor / Farm-based
  • Project-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Arts (all)
  • Foreign languages
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Science
  • Service learning
  • Technology
Level of special education programming offered
  • None - the school offers no services
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Mentoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Parent center
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • Graphics
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
School leaders can update this information here.
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3013 S Country Club Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
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Phone: (815) 338-0013

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