Sapientia Montessori

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Summary

Contact Info

Sapientia Montessori
1220 Cottonwood Creek Trail
Cedar Park , TX  78613
www.sapientiamontessori.com/

Tel: (512) 260-2261

Director:
director@sapientiamontessori.com

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Three Stars
Quality of teaching Three Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Parent community Two Stars
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Four Stars
Handling of separation Two Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room
Library Check
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.6) 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
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three and Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three and Half Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - - - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (3.4) Three Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Three Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Three and Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Two and Half Star
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Two and Half Star
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Two and Half Star
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Four Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Four And Half Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four And Half Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three and Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Two and Half Star

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.0) Two Stars

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) Two Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school is new. The equipment and building are in excellent condition and are very pretty.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four And Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four And Half Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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