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About Montessori Academy
Montessori Academy is the largest private, not-for-profit Montessori school in the Nashville/Brentwood area, and is the only AMS/SACS accredited Montessori school in Middle Tennessee. It is a non-sectarian, independent, co-educational school, accepting students from age 3 through the 6th grade. A strong partnering of teachers, parents, and students enables our students to achieve their maximum potential academically, physically, socially, and spiritually.
Montessori Academy has been at its current campus since 1986 but traces its roots back to 1967 when Eileen helped her neighbor Bunny Simmerson begin a Montessori school in Bunny's basement. Four years later, Bunny sold the school and moved to Florida. The new owner re-named it Montessori Centre and Eileen continued on as the new director. Eileen purchased the school and greatly expanded it. In 1985, Linda joined her, and soon became the Director, leaving Eileen free to found Montessori Academy in Brentwood. Three years later the MC campus was sold, and Linda joined her mother at MA.
The school is located on a beautiful 23-acre gated campus at 6021 Cloverland Drive in Brentwood, TN, one mile from the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Edmondson Pike.
Montessori Academy is organized around three age levels:
Primary:
ages 3-6
Lower Elementary:
ages 6-9 (First through third grades)
Upper Elementary:
ages 9-14 (Fourth through eighth grades)
While Montessori schools can vary in interpretation, consistency and teacher training, we have met the standards for the American Montessori Society (AMS) since 1973. We are also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and hold a membership in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
Our teachers are highly qualified and committed to the school.
Adherence to the very effective and proven Montessori philosophy has
created a school in which students become independent, lifelong learners,
and well prepared to become responsible contributors to society.
Interested students at all levels are invited to apply for the opportunity
to join our fine learning community. Read more about staff credentials.
Click here for school tour information.
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Significant features of school life at Montessori Academy
- Students and families feel safe and involved in a small, peaceful community located in a beautiful, natural setting.
- Each classroom contains multi-aged students and Montessori-trained team teachers.
- Students and teachers facilitate the need for concentration during work time -- a valuable habit for life-long study skills.
- Montessori materials are beautifully crafted, expensive and handled with care.
- Students work independently and are allowed to finish their work.
- Students move ahead to more advanced work as soon as their work is mastered.
- Uniform dress minimizes competition in the Elementary and Middle School.
- Ground rules are stated positively: "We talk quietly in the classroom," instead of "No yelling!"
- Teachers discuss inappropriate behavior privately and in a positive manner.
- Teachers promote a culture of peace even in play (no pretend guns).
- Teachers utilize effective conflict resolution techniques.
- Students are involved in community service.
- Enrichment and extra-curricular activities are varied and meaningful.
- Parents are involved in support roles in the classroom and lead roles in extra-curricular activities. Read about our Parent Involvement Program which fosters friendships among families.
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