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Albany, GA
Far Horizons Montessori School

Three and Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (229) 438-0192  · Website: www.farhorizonsschool.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Check Mark Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

source: This information was provided by the director


Director's Comments

The classroom teacher at Far Horizons is keenly aware of the specific needs of each child. She observes the child as he works and quietly offers guidance, as needed, along the way. When the child masters one skill, she introduces a new activity or material with the next appropriate challenge. The teacher works in collaboration with the child helping him build self confidence and self-esteem as he learns to work and think for himself through independent discovery.

The specially trained teacher in a Montessori classroom is the essential link between the child and our carefully prepared environment. Her individualized lessons facilitate each child's exploration and encourage independence.



Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Three and Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three and Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Three and Half Stars
Cooperation with other children Three and Half Stars

source: This information was provided by parents

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

PLAY-BASED PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE MOSTLY TEACHER LED NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language Yes
Oral language - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Cognitive Development
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Time & space - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Sci. reasoning/physical world - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Physical activity - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Other subjects taught History and Geography

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Montessori was absolutely not a good fit for my child. I'm aware that it seems to work for some children, but at Far Horizons, I believe my child was being belittled and shamed because he needed more involvement than was offered. He came home traumatized and sad, and that is utterly wrong for a kindergartner.

Parent #2
Love it. Whatever they do, it works!

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Nov
28
2009

We met up with my father for a weekend in Grayton Beach, Florida . It was too short as the girls don't see nearly enough of their grandparents, but we packed it full of fun. We spent our last day on the beach

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13
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