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I love my daughters school. She started in K5 and is now finishing first grade. In that time I have never had an issue with her wanting to go to school. It is a green school and has a strong focus on the environment and teaching young children the importance of recycling. They wear uniforms and that is wonderful. It is more of an enforced dress code which gives parents some room for options. The school starts at 840 which is a huge plus because children need time to wake up in the morning. I know she is getting a great education and am amazed at times what she is learning in first grade and what she teaches me. The only negative is they do not offer hot lunch. Outpost does come in once a month for lunch which are my favorite days. Besides that I have no complaints at all.
My son has attended DMA since he was 3 years old and it truly is his second home. He is just finishing 2nd grade this year and his reading skills are amazing - I estimate he is reading at 5th or 6th grade level. He is curious and is able to explore this curiosity in an encouraging environment that does not penalize students for assisting other children or taking the initiative to explore new skills. He is able to develop and conduct his own science experiments under skillful guidance of his teachers. Montessori education is fantastic for bright and energetic children as it allows them to work at their own pace and move around the classroom as needed. I also love the focus on a green and healthy school where nutritious lunches are highly encouraged, sugary snacks are kept to a bare minimum and an environmental consciousness is part of the curriculum. The teachers are very responsive to parents and the school administration is very accessible. I love DMA and so does my son, so much that he wants to be there during the summer!
As an educator in the Milwaukee Public Schools, but a believer in the Montessori model of education, I wanted to enroll our children in an MPS Montessori school. We spent a lot of time looking into all of them, especially since MPS is suddenly supporting their own Montessori schools, but they didn't compare to the phenomenal staff, students and parents at DMA. All three of our students now genuinely look forward to going to school, and they are surrounded by caring peers and teachers. They are each being supported, encouraged and motivated to excel; their own glowing reviews to us remind us that we made the right choice.
Choosing a school for your child is an incredibly stressful process. When we found DMA - and were accepted off the waiting list a week into the school year - we were elated and so very relieved. Our son is in his second year at the school and absolutely loves it. Great teachers and staff. My only qualm is with the lack of a PTO. Otherwise, we couldn't be happier.
Super happy here! The children are all so different and come from all different backgrounds. We feel at home here :)
My Daughter LOVES DMA! What a great feeling to have your child look forward to school everyday. My daughter has been at DMA for 4 years now and the level of eduction that she receives is second to none. This is truly a special school and the teachers and staff are outstanding. Respect and courtesy are taught from day one and it shows. Take a tour if you are looking for a new school and you won't be disappointed.
Coming from a regular public school, the adolescent program is a challenge, but it does help me by giving me the extra attention I need with the work. The new ways of learning I found kind of fun, yet creative. Mary Host is an excellent teacher if you like to be taught in a specific way. She will try to do her best to try to do it your way, to help you understand the work better. I know you're going to be kind of nervous switching schools (I was), but after the first few weeks I knew everyone and understood the Montessori way. I've learned more here in four months than I did in a whole school year at my old school. I highly recommend Downtown Montessori Academy!
Our daugher is in first grade at Downtown Montessori Academy. This is our third year there. The school has the best learning environment and my daughter is thriving there. She wakes up every morning thrilled to go to school. The children are well behaved and all are treated with great respect. The school has extracurricular activities which include private piano lessons, chess, volleyball and scouts. I couldn't have asked for a better school because there isn't one.
My daughter has attended DMA since she was 3 and now about to enter 5th grade. When I learn from other parents that don't have the luxury of easy and direct contact with their administration and teachers I think of how lucky we are and all the positives a small school and small classroom provide. DMA has never missed a beat as far as putting the child first. The teachers are a testimont to my daughter's zealous interest in learning and exploring and she and her peers exemplify Maria Montessori's mantra - 'grace, courtesy and respect.' I highly recommend Downtown Montesorri Academy all the way through 8th grade.
My daughter loves DMA! She's a bit on the shy side so we're ecstatic the school now goes up to 8th grade. The teachers are knowledgeable and actively involved. Everyone says it's like an extended family here.
We are extremely happy with Downtown Montessori. Our 5 y.o. son has really blossomed there, and he asks to go back to school after we've been on vacation for several days. The teachers are caring, and we love that the classes are not too large. We were drawn to the Montessori method for our son, but we are also glad that the school is not rigidly orthodox. That is, the children in the Children's House also have circle/story time, a lot of music education, and other group activities in addition to the self-directed periods of independent work. We also send our son to aftercare at the school, which is a tremendous benefit to us as working parents.
Downtown Montessori Academy is a small diverse school in Bay View Milwaukee. Our three children attend ages 3, 5, and 7. DMA provides a nurturing environment for young children, while encouraging self-direction. What we really love about this school is that the Principal is always open to discussion on any topic. While we haven't had many conflicts, any conflicts can be addressed in a respectful manner. The school is quite urban but very small. The classrooms are interactive, children never sitting in row waiting to be called on. We love this! Plus, the academic skills they acquire are broad-reading at young ages and math skills beginning right away!
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