Plano, TX
Children's Garden Montessori Academy

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline

Through orderly and structured environment self discipline of students is facilitated. Children will be gently guided and re directed towrads creative activities and purposeful movements. Parents will be involved in hellping their child understand the expectations and to demostrate good discipline.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'


Teachers would intervene if child A, B or C needs additional guidance and help. The children will be encouraged to come up with creative ideas on how all three can be involved in playing together.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
Cleanliness is a big question...not so good.

Parent #2
Very clean classrooms and spacious indoor gym.

Parent #3
CMGA has equipped all class rooms with Montessori tool sets and furnitures

Parent #4
School is built pretty recently and the condition of everything is almost brand new.

Parent #5
This school has very efficient sick child policy. Children with infectious symptoms are readmitted with doctors statement. The director always communicates with parents about discipline issues and teachers have great knowledge to provide helpful suggestions to parents.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided More >

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
Screen and identify all visitors More >
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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