Choosing a School
Some key questions may be helpful in your search.
You already know choosing a school for your child is an important task.
You want to set them on a course for success and provide them with a place of learning that will best suit them. Asking yourself some key questions may be helpful in your search for a Montessori school in Alexandria, VA, such as Aquinas Montessori near Mount Vernon or Old Town Montessori in Old Town Alexandria.
What kind of learner is my child?
Does your child enjoy completing tasks independently? Are they socially driven? Do they rely on their senses to help them explore the world around them? What are their areas of strengths and areas in which they may need more support?
At our Montessori programs in Alexandria (ages 2.5–12), children are guided to work at their own pace, discover their strengths, and grow in independence while thriving in a prepared environment.
What values are important in a school?
Different schools emphasize different dominant values. What is most important for you and your family? Academic rigor or academic choice? Individual growth or community strength? Consider what combination or balance of values you would most like to cultivate in your child.
Families who choose Aquinas and Old Town Montessori Schools in Alexandria, VA often value independence, leadership, community, and a love of lifelong learning.
How does our family define success?
For many people, definitions of success have changed over time. What is the ultimate goal of a quality education? Do you want your child to pursue a high-paying career? Should they find a way to contribute to their society? Do you want them to follow their own path to success? Do you want them to form meaningful and mutually supportive relationships? Do you want them to become an innovative and creative problem solver?
At Aquinas Montessori School (Mount Vernon campus) and Old Town Montessori School (Columbus Street campus), success is defined by a child’s ability to grow into an independent, confident, and compassionate learner prepared for both academic achievement and life beyond the classroom.
