We all know that Montessori is about so much more than academics...including socialization, kindness, grace, courtesy and much more . And even within the area of academics, achievement is defined differently for ech child. Still, we were terribly proud upon learning today that two recent graduates of our school were asked by administrators in their new school -- one of the top public elementary schools in the state -- to skip third grade. We are pleased to have played a role in awakening a love for learning in these two wonderful children