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A Decade of Excellence:
Community Montessori
Charter Public School
By CC Thom-
arbara Burke Fondren,
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director of Community
The Montessori approach focuses
Montessori in New Albany, was
on the well being of a child from
CAVE COUNTRY
shocked by her first visit to a
academic to social. Fondren explains,
Montessori school, “Kids were
“It’s a different kind of school, a
ADVENTURES
moving about on their own;
different kind of thought process.
teachers weren’t telling them
Many come not knowing what to
what to do and when to do it; they
expect. Instead of the teacher being
seemed really happy and engaged.
the keeper of the knowledge, our
Hot Days,
I knew it was what I wanted for my
process is much more reflective. We
CoolCaves
own children.”
don’t have packaged curriculum

where everyone does the same thing
Fondren’s dream to start
Marengo
at the same time. When you walk
Cave
such a school has blossomed at
through the building, you won’t
Community Montessori. Opening
see a whole class doing the same
in 1998, the school received charter
thing. Kids really think and work
Enjoy a day of family
status in 2002. Because of this
toward their own goals and interests.”
fun close to home on
status, Community Montessori is
While many clients are surprised
tuition free and abides by many of
Blue River
by the lack of tests and grades,
the same rules as public schools.
continued collaboration among the
1 888 70 CAVES
The school accepts students from
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school, parent, and child makes for a
age three through 11
th
grade and
successful partnership.
Take $2 off per person
hopes to graduate its first student in
up to 4 with this Ad.
2011. Students, some waiting three
Interested families can visit the
On All Tours at MARENGO CAVE
years for admittance, apply and are
school. For more information, call
And All Canoe and Kayak Trips With
accepted via a lottery admission.
CAVE COUNTRY CANOES
812-948-1000 or visit online at
Not Valid with Other Discounts.
Many agree it is well worth the
SIL
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wait.
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