Montessori Regional Charter School

Both of my children attend MRCS. The teachers and staff are very open to comments and suggestions and get back to you right away. The woman who posted re her daughter brought her Granddaughters lunch late and they told she couldn't come back. Is fabricating a story. I won't get into it but these are people that feel rules don't apply to them. It had nothing to do with a child's lunch. I heard her daughter cursing and screaming at the teachers and the principal. She did this in front of many other children. I feel bad for the child involved. Her mother said she wasn't coming back so the believed her. It is not run like a prison. It's a happy atmosphere that my kids enjoy every day. Please don't believe the crazy rantings of people who feel that life revolves around them and teach their children the same thing. Investigate for yourself. Montessori may not be for everyone but it certainly is a good school. I would never let my children attend a school if it weren't a healthy environment for them. Shame on the people who don't get there way and bad mouth others because of it.

our first time at montosorrie school i find the principal to be a very hostile person as well as his staff. my grandaughter attented her first day there aug 23 2012 and because my dropped off her daughters lunch to the office they waited till the end of day to say my grandaughter cant come back she is wondering why she cant go she said gram what did i do wrong she did nothing wrong the problem is the principal has seriouse anger issues and they run it like a prison i have read the history and the experience today is nothing like what it says about the schools this school in question is on steretania road this will not be the end i just paid more school taxes and montosories are public schools i will the right people involved to investigate this situation

. The CEO and his assistant are interested in the school only as a business and their arrogant and condescending manner towards the teachers is appalling. The CEO should concentrate on what he is good at which is business politics and smiling at the right time. The school needs someone who advocates for the children and for the teachers not someone who creates an adversarial and hostile atmosphere. He goes against every principle that Madame Montessori stood for - respect for each other respect for the child and a gentle and kind teaching style.I plan to contact NAMTA and American Montessori Society about how this school has lost it's Montessori directive far beyond that which is required by a state charter school. I also plan to contact the Erie school district about some serious breaks from guidelines on child safety concerning teacher - student ratios. The CEO is not a king and this school is not his kingdom. To the Board -You are responsible for his lack of accountability.Wake Up! Find another good businessman who treats others with respect and dignity even when no one is watching.

unprofessional and highly controlling CEO. No place for special needs children. Diluted Montessori Method. However the teachers are fabulous ! !

I cannot speak to the treatment of the special needs children as my child does not share those demands. That said.. I disagree with the recent review of the switch board .. I think she may have been trying to guide the parent to someone that could answer her questions with more knowledge. My daughter has attended MRCS for 2 years now and could not be happier anywhere else. I love the fact that the CEO runs his school like a business with special interest in "customer satisfaction" As a parent it is reassuring to know my child's needs will be met and not overlooked as they might in a public school setting. As far as the Building Manager I think he is wonderful at his job. Any time I've gone to the school he has always been busy. The school has a great flow and I think that speaks to the building manager's work ethic. All in all I say this school has a family oriented atmosphere that eases my child's day.

I just called the school this morning to get some info. about a possible parent observation day I heard about over the week-end. The woman at the switch board did not know anything about it so I asked to speak to someone else at the school who could provide me with the info. She said there was no one else to talk too and that I had to e-mail the school if I wanted any info. She was most unhelpful and it does speak to the other parent reviews about how parents are treated at this school. I'm so glad I found this out for myself before I enrolled my child there.

The Teachers at this school are among the best around. Unfortuneately the administration of this school are as lame as it gets! Special needs students are treated as inferior and unwanted due to the fact that the principal/ ceo doesn't want them there because they lower the PSSA scores. This so-called principal also has been known to engage in unethical hiring practices and unethical treatment of his employees. His Building Manager (Maintenance supervisor) does as he pleases regardless of teachers complaints about his poor job performance and lack of knowledge. He didn't know how to start the boiler so that the children could have a warm building. Not to mention his violations of OSHA regulations that are so bad that every child in that school is put in jeopardy everyday.

The teachers are amazing ! Best in town!!!!!!! 10-star teachers !!!!! However I cannot give a better rating than 3 because the CEO/administration is poor. Very poor. The CEO has been known to scream and yell at parents. Very unprofessional. Be prepared if your child has special needs.....the CEO/administration does their best to move them on without a documented trail. Most often parents move their children to a school that will help them. It is a real shame. However if your kids are typical...the teachers make it a great place to learn in!!!! Thank you teachers ! I

Amazing teachers and leadership from the principal make Montessori a wonderful setting for children to grow. My youngest son has aspergers and his teacher has helped him grow beyond anything we could imagine. We thank god each day for such a place as Montessori!

If your a parent of a disabled child do not I repeat do not waste your time with this school. The principle will do everything and anything he can to get your child out. Your child will be punished and treated unfairly. Unless your a judge of course. Up to 7 families a year have to relocate their children due to the harsh discrimination. They get away with it because they are not a county school and do not fall under the district policies. You have to go to state level to get any help and sit and wait. Meanwhile your child pays the price. So you are forced to leave. I have never met such a cold hearted staff. Yes the teachers -well some- are great and if your kids has not learning issues or any type of disability you will do fine there. But if you want to support those children with special needs then go somewhere else. Then maybe somebody will take notice that discrimenation is not acceptable. PS Parents are not allowed in the school so they can what they do private.

This school is amazing...the teachers have high expectations of my children and it is great to see them reach higher. It is definitely not laid back...but my husband and I were not looking for a school with a family atmosphere or laid back environment. My son is so far ahead in math compared to his friends at the school down the street. This school is focused on academics...and that is okay with me!

I sadly must agree with the parent who gave 3 stars. My child has attended since pre-school and has one more year there. I chose this school because of the laid back family atmosphere. That has all but disappeared and parents no longer are made to feel welcome they're made to feel as though they're a nuisance even at the concerts and just dropping off paperwork... I feel really sad about this. I keep my child there because the teachers ARE great and he's had the same friends for so long but I will not be sad to switch schools and I do not recommend it to many people.

My Kids go to this school and I think it is really great.

montessori is a great grounded and positive environment. my 1st grader loves going to school. family environment french and fun are just a few of the attributes. Become a Mustang!!!!!!!!

Montessori REgional Charter School keeps getting better and better...which is why Erie and Millcreek are afraid to let them grow. The word is out about the incredible teaching staff the fantastic cirriculum and materials and the wonderful supportive environment...This is a school that puts children's needs first. You can see it in the testing scores and more importantly in the childrens faces. My children love school and cannot wait to learn! That says it all.

This school is excellent!! The children are so much farther ahead of their non-montessori peers. The principal runs a tight ship but it works.

Our family has been a part of this Montessori school for 16 years. Since its transition to a public Montessori school we have seen nothing but great improvements in the program. The teaching staff and admisnistration have brought this school to the front in public Montessori. It is truly a great asset to our region. This Montessori Charter School is a pioneer in the future of public Montessori schools.

Our families experience with MRCS has been nothing but outstanding. The teaching staff and administration have gone out of their way to make this school the best Montessori school around. They are doing a wonderful job of meeting the academic social and emotional needs of all children!

We have also been with this school for many years throughout the transition too. I have only seen improvements and they are rated very highly with the American Montessori Society. Unfortunately some parents have unrealistic expectations and are slamming it for selfish reasons. Visit the school go in for an Observation and see for yourself. We are very happy there.

This School no longer should be concidered a Montessori based school. They are more caght up with being a good public school. The Montessori philosophy is no longer an important part of the school or stress by the administration at the school.