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procedure is the happiness of the child."
~ Maria Montessori
“Courthouse Montessori School taught my son how to be a caring, intelligent, and motivating young man and to that we are truly grateful. The years he has spent here….have helped to propel him to be successful at his new location. We’d also like to thank all the teachers and staff that he’s had over the years that have made lasting impressions on him, and have helped our family during numerous deployments and very arduous work schedules.
Courthouse Montessori School is a Nurturing, Thoughtful, and Dedicated School of Excellence that I’ve recommended to friends of ours, as the school was referred to me. For 4 years, my son achieved great things that my wife and I would not have imagined the first day we dropped him off…”
~ Father (Active Military) of T.M., CMS attendee 2004-
“From early on when I brought my son to CMS, I felt that this was a school truly
cared, not reciting what I wanted to hear but actually showing it. Your staff has
always been kind, considerate and respectful to my children and to my family. They
have been professional and understanding through all of my eldest son’s speech challenges
and my wild contract schedules....It goes without saying that my both my boys are
happy. As a parent, nothing gives me the warm fuzzies more that seeing my children
happy and knowing that they are valued and important.
When my eldest entered Toddler 1 in 2005, he had four primary teachers. Nearly 3 years later, when I enrolled my second child into CMS, he had the same 4 teachers throughout his time in the class. To any parent seeking a nurturing environment for their child, that one fact says so much. CMS does not have a high turnover in staff like many other centers. From what I see, CMS treats their staff with the same respect as my children.
For that, I thank you. Sincerely grateful ... “
~ Mom to A.H and L.H., CMS attendees 2005 to present
"We want to thank all of you (at Courthouse Montessori School) for the wonderful and excellent care that has been given to our son this past year. He has made so much progress in the care of Ms. Tiesha, Ms. Diana, Ms. Lena and their team, as well as, Ms. Kathy, Ms. Shari, Ms. Ana and their team. We are truly grateful for the loving, caring hearts at CMS who have touched our son's life; from Ms. Fran and Mr. Mike to all of the students and staff who have befriended him. We will never forget you!
We will cherish the remaining days that he will spend in Ms. Kath’s care. We hope that CMS will continue to flourish and touch young people's lives and we will not rule out the possibility that he might one day be a CMS Lion again. Please share our sincere gratitude with all who have touched his life during his daily routine at CMS.
~ Parents of C.S., CMS attendee 2006-
“My three children attended this school for one year, and even though we arrived after the school year had started, they were welcomed warmly and transitioned smoothly. The teachers were great, the after school program was great, the lunch program was great. Both academically and emotionally, I felt that my children thrived here.”
“This school is one of the best kept secrets in Virginia Beach.”
“Exceptional teaching staff. Strong music, Spanish, and physical education instructors as well. Parents are very active in this school. Administrators go out of their way to make you feel a part of the school. Both of my children have excelled in this institution. It is far superior to previous schools that we’ve attended.”
To the best “gang’ at the best Montessori School in Virginia:
Words cannot express my appreciation for Katie’s visit back to home base. The foundation and appreciation for education has set a passion for learning and eading that Katie has integrated into her life. As I have mentioned, Katie’s remembers so many things from the basics to stories about the continents, the rainforests, the planets, dinosaurs, the Presidents, the American flag. Dr. Martin Luther King and the vast array of Montessori lessons that were all first learned at CMS. In addition, Katie learned great lessons about manners, friendship, courtesy, and respect.
I also have to mention that having had an early introduction to music at CMS has helped her stand out from her peers in her understanding of rhythm and transferring the basics to songs and musical instruments such as the glockenspiel, the recorder, a music bar, bells and piano. As the only Montessori school
offering daily Spanish, Katie has a good retention of words and phrases and a wonderful accent. Having a gym/movement specialist helped to develop an appreciation for being active and having fun while growing. I am simply amazed at the outcome of having planted these seeds as they take Katie into her future. My greatest regret is having left CMS and such a great, solid, comprehensive program where children thrive.
Fondly, Kathy Wall
“My daughter attended from 17 mos. old to three and a half y.o. I strongly believe that it was her foundation here at CMS that helped facilitate her success today. She has an eighth grade reading level and entered third grade a year early, now entering the gifted program. She just earned her gold pin with the national piano guild on her first level. Things she learned at CMS at 3 y.o., her peers are just being exposed to. She can tell me where she learned some things from her teachers at CMS. We will always be grateful for such great beginnings. Thanks to all of the wonderful teachers and administration!”
I have a toddler and a kindergartener in this school. I have been very pleased and happy with the school. My son reads at 2nd grade level and receives personal attention. We moved to this area last year and glad we found this school. Hope my review helps some parents who are looking for quality education for their kids.”
“This is one of the best schools I have seen for children. I have one toddler enrolled
full time and a public school age son who attends during the summer break. Their
availability of activities is fantastic! They worked with both of them individually
and listened and attended to my concerns. I feel great about leaving then there during
the day and that is worth a fortune!”
~Katherine White
“Both my children attend this school and love it. Sometimes I have a hard time getting them to leave!! I am very impressed with the academics and am amazed at what my kindergartener is doing. I recommend this school often.”
“Both my son and daughter attended CMS. The CMS staff is very warm and friendly and it’s an environment that really makes you feel like part of the family. My son learned so much at this school. At 3 yrs old he learned about geography and could actually name the 7 continents. When his teacher learned that we were moving to Japan, she actually incorporated this into the school lesson. On my son’s last day of school he was given a folder that contained Japanese pictures for him to color, maps of Asia, etc. My daughter was not quite 2 yrs old when she learned to recite the days of the week, months, etc. My son and daughter loved their teachers and the entire staff and we were sad to learn that our time at CMS was going to be cut short due to overseas military orders. We will miss CMS!”