Frisco Montessori Academy

My children have attended FMA since 2006 and I can not say enough good things about each of their experiences there. Not only are they AMS and IMS certified, the owners are previous teachers themselves. This is one of the main factors that go into making this school as great as it is. I have seen, first hand, where each of the owners have gone out of their way to help another child or family. One of my children is a former student of Mrs. Sorenson's. He was by no means a model child and had his own behavioral issues. This being the case he still flourished in her classroom and continues to benefit from the loving care and education he received from both her and her assistant. FMA has a very strict policy that parents need to make an appointment to meet with the teacher. I can understand and appreciate this as it is in place for the benefit of the children. The teacher can then focus on THEM during THEIR Montessori time. I have never had an issue setting up a meeting with any of my children's teachers. A simple phone call is usually returned the same day. FMA is an amazing school!
--Submitted by a parent

I STRONGLY disagree that Frisco Montessori Academy is not a true Montessori school! My children have been part of FMA s family of students for the past 5 years. My daughter, who is now in FMA s elementary, was in Ms. Sorensen s class for 3 years. My daughter, and now my son who is in Ms. Sorensen s class for his first year, have both thrived academically and socially due to the structured, yet loving environment she provides. She is extremely encouraging, patient, and caring. I also feel that there is no other Montessori school around that has such involved owners along with its teachers. FMA s four owners are at the school daily and truly know each child enrolled. They are constantly involved with their school, and you always see them helping in any way possible day in and day out. That is pretty hard to find these days; a private school where its owners are truly in it for the benefit of their students! I wouldn t trade the experiences and growth my children have had at FMA for anything in the world. Frisco Montessori Academy is the BEST!
--Submitted by a parent

This is NOT real montessori school with bad teachers & terrible management My daughter was NOT allowed to pick any work she likes, but stuck with the work she does not want to work on. If she never finish her work today, they will give her the same work the next day, so as to FORCE her to do what they want her to do (only writing and math). My girl ended up never work on any practical life and sensorial work My girl was in the class with the lead teacher Ms S who claim to have many years of experience and good reputation in the school. Turn out she herself does not even know how to hold the pencil right and teach my daughter the wrong way of holding the pencil. She does not want you to ask any question. She keeps reminding parents she finish school at 3pm and will not talk to anyone after that. She refuses to give out any email information as she never want any parent or student to contact her. Ms S highly DISCOURAGE any parent to teach their kids at home so as to avoid they do so much work that they dont want to work in school. Even my girl only goes half day school, she has a whole afternoon every day that the teacher keeps asking me NOT to do anything with her (except play).
--Submitted by a parent

My son attended briefly; he was in the primary program despite being bored with push-pin work and being ready to be challenged academically. He began getting into trouble and the inexperienced, yet sweet, teacher he had began to complain about him. The administrators all made small attempts to help, but in the end sided completely with the inexperienced teacher and refused to move him to a different class/level. We transferred him to Starwood Montessori where he went into the Elementary curriculum and blossomed immediately. Gone were the behavior issues. He then went into FISD where he went straight into the GT program and has gotten straight A's ever since. I fault this school for the lack of ability to better manage a gifted child's needs.
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This school has been a wonderful for my daughter. She is a highly sensitive child and the teachers and staff have worked very well with her personality to help her have a wonderful experience. I would definitely suggest this school to anyone.
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My son has attended FMA for two years and absolutely loves it. His teacher is amazing -- she is knowledgeable, patient, and kind. My son is five years old, and is already reading and spelling. I can't believe the things he is learning -- everything from the solar system (he knows all nine planets and their order), from the human anatomy, to social skills. I highly recommended this school
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My son attended FMA for a brief period of time as a 3-year-old. While highly intelligent, he was having social issues and difficulty adjusting to 'school.' The teacher, while very sweet, did not handle the situation as well as one would hope and the director was unwilling to listen when I suggested that my son may have a disability. He was made to feel 'bad' and had a negative attitude about attending school, even half-day. After removing my son from such a negative atmosphere, he was later diagnosed with the exact disability (Asperger's Syndrome) I had suggested to the teacher and director which they had both 'poo-poo'-ed. Very discouraging--especially when one pays so much money for a positive, fun, individualized learning environment. We lost a lot of money but I am so thankful we took him out. He has since recovered his happy disposition and love for learning in FISD!
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My daughter is student here and she absolutely loves going to school everyday. The teacher are wonderful and take the time to nurture each child's individual needs.
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Great teachers, excellent school. My kids love it there.
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My son started FMA at the age of 3, he barely knew any english at that time and had very short attention span..at the end of first semester, he was talking very well in english and also was well mannered, he just suddenly started behaving as a grown up boy...I would really like to Thank his wonderful teacher Miss.Lisi... She is not gonna be teaching any more but I really wish if she would have stayed for one more year!
--Submitted by Anjana Kumari, a parent