As a Cobb County teacher, I can attest to the fact that my son is getting a great foundation at Covered Bridge Montessori. He has been there for three years, and I plan to send him to the Covered Bridge Academy next year so that he can continue to thrive in this nurturing and educationally-sound environment. At Covered Bridge, the students are taught to be independent self-starters. Not only do they learn to take responsibility for themselves, but they are taught to care for others. The children do not sit at desks doing worksheets. They work with manipulatives, or hands-on activities, which help them to understand their world in a concrete way. The children are encouraged to challenge themselves, and unlike public schools which have to abide by No Child Left Behind legislation, Covered Bridge can meet your child's needs even if he or she is above average. The director gets to know each child well and is always available for parents' questions and concerns. She maintains a strong staff that is well-trained in the Montessori methods. I have felt very secure putting my son's education in their hands. The office staff is very friendly and helpful. One of the first things I fell in love with at the school was the backyard! It is important to me that my son has plenty of space to run around and play during the school day. That is a rarity in Cobb County. Covered Bridge has a fenced in, huge backyard, which is well-shaded with great big, interspersed trees. I have enjoyed getting to know the parents of my son's classmates as well. Each year the school puts on a fall festival, an international night and a spring festival in which the children perform with their class. These are special days that we look forward to every year. Instead of worrying about one parent's negative comments on this site, I would encourage you to visit the school for yourself, take a tour of the classrooms, and talk to other parents. I think it will be clear that this school has a lot to offer.
Pros: well-trained staff, attentive director, great backyard, lunch program, parent involvement
Cons: only accepts students up to nine years old
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