Monocacy Valley Montessori School

We have attended this school for several years. Since Mrs. Bowan left, the school has gone down hill. It used to a school governed by the parents, the teachers the board and the principal. Now, it has morphed into a school that has the same problems most public schools have and then some. The current principal does not support the parents if there is a problem in the class room. This school may be better than some of the local schools but it is no longer the gem of Frederick County Public Schools. It is very sad to see something that was once so special turn into something that is only better than the worst performers in the county. We will not be returning next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, my kids love going. From everything I have seen on visits to the classes and what my children say the staff is great. The school has a real community to it and the parents are heavily involved in the school
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My daughter & her husband were 2 of the original founders of this school. I know how hard it was to establish this school, but the people were so committed and excited. I remember the tears shed on the first opening day--how proud and excited everyone was. Two of my grandkids still attend this school, the oldest is now in high school. The kids love this school and have thrived in its environment. All three have taken the violin lessons and my granddaughter has performed in 2 plays. The parent involvement is fabulous and contributes to the success of the school. Currently, it is housed in an old church--not the average school building by any means--but i think it adds to the charm of the school. It has had it ups and downs throughout the years, but I feel it deserves a lot of praise for the courage and stamina of all those who dedicate themselves to this school. I am so grateful that my precious grandkids have had this opportunity.

Our family loves this school! My middle-school child really likes her teachers, and works hard to meet their expectations. She loves the small class because the peer pressure is low, school support for unique talents is high. Our 5th-grader is struggles with reading, but gets the special help he needs without being called out as a slow student, or placed in the snail reading group. The teachers are so dedicated, but also fun, cheerful, and seem to really enjoy their work and the accomplishments of the students. I couldn't be more pleased with this school and wish every child had the opportunity to excel at his/her own rate, meet his/her own potential as my children do.
--Submitted by a parent

We love MVMPCS because of its uniqueness. Our children are able to experience a Montessori education at a public school where parents have more involvement in the running of the school. The Montessori pedagogy coupled with unique programs (such as the Suzuki Strings program where students start playing as early as the first grade), and an excellent staff have fostered a love learning in our children.
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We love Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter school because it is a school run by parents and teachers together! It has a Montessori pedagogy that has helped my kids excel academically and in life and it has an amazing Suzuki Strings program that let's kids start playing instrumental music in 1st grade instead of 4th like the local traditional public schools!
--Submitted by a parent

MVMPCS is a great school because it has a Montessori teaching method, has multi-age classrooms and you get to be with your teacher for 3 years. It has fabulous teachers who care so much about the kids. The parents are very involved in the running of the school along side the administration. It is a wonderful community to be part of.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my son's first year of Montessori and first year at MVMPCS. Although I am basically happy with the school's philosophy, it has taken my son time to adjust to the new learning/teaching style. The principal listens to the parents, acts proactively and holds teachers accountable for following through with parental concerns and student needs. Some of the teachers expect more learning independence from the students, while others are a little more structured, so if you're thinking about sending your child to this school, make sure he/she gets a teacher who matches his/her style of learning.
--Submitted by a parent

We are so happy that our son has been accepted to the charter school, our son has learned a great deal from the montessori approach we are so grateful. All the teachers here are wonderful they care and beleive in the school they teach at.
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This school is improving every year. It already had unique offerings like Orton-Gillingham, Suzuki strings and a good drama program. Now it has a competant principal, which was a problem in the past. I look forward to my kids progressing through this school. Great volunteer efforts as well.
--Submitted by a parent