Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School

Warm, caring environment; wonderful teachers and dedicated staff. My kids have been there since kindergarten, and will soon graduate to middle school. I couldn't imagine a better elementary school environment for them to have been in!
--Submitted by a parent

It's small but our kid is so happy there. They take very good care of their students and provide the best learning environment!
--Submitted by a parent

The school has the quality teachers that love what they do by inspiring and instilling respect and diversity and challenging the children to discover learning by the Montessori principles. The children are not pushed but allowed to discover and learn at their own pace in a hands on approach. What you think could be a chaotic and over stimulating environment is actually peaceful thought provoking atmosphere. There is much community and parent support and involvement at the school, including a governance board. This is a charter public school for the entire Chippewa valley, and not just one school district. The main downfall is lack of busing to the school. There is also some issues with the school board and the charter contract related to budget issues trying to make the school fit into the mold of a typical elementary school.
--Submitted by a parent

Students in this environment are challenged to think and learn beyond traditional academic expectations. My daughter is encouraged to read, perform math problems, explore arts and sciences beyond her level, but she is never forced. She is allowed to stay with learning as long as she feels she needs or wants in order to build confidence in any given discipline of learning. Unlike most Montessori-type schools, instructors are trained in both the Montessori philosophy as well as traditional training and certifications in education.
--Submitted by Rorey Pritchard, a parent