What is unique about the Boyd School?

We are a warm, welcoming community in which children and adults find friendship and support. We are a school born from a spirit and force of parents and teachers who believe in the Montessori principles and support a child/family-centered environment. We want our children to grow into autonomous, caring, responsible citizens, life-long learners and problem-solvers. Our school is a place where all are encouraged to ask questions, broaden their understanding of themselves, and the world around them.

The Boyd School is locally owned, operated and managed.  Tim Beckworth and MaryAnn Boyd are involved in the day-to day operations of the school.  We work in community with our staff and families to provide the highest quality in care and education. Our unique "all-inclusive" tuition structure ensures that you are not constantly tapped for additional expenses and fund raising during your child's enrollment.  Our tuition covers the cost of the program that you select. There are no additional fees for lunch, snacks, books, materials, or field trips.  The only "fund raising" we do at the school are for community service projects or special projects of the school. These are both completely voluntary.

• Do you wear uniforms?
• Do you provide transportation?
• Do we take kindergarten and elementary students who have not been in a Montessori classroom before?
• What happens when my child goes to a non-Montessori school or a public school when they leave The Boyd School?
• Do you allow Parent Participation?
• Do you allow parents to visit in the classrooms?

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Do you wear uniforms?

Yes, and we love it! All Boyd School Students enrolled in Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School wear uniforms. It is available to all other students to wear and we see it more and more each day. We find for most parents it eliminates two problems in the morning---deciding what to wear and getting dressed. It is also less expensive than purchasing other types of clothes. We are very proud of our students when we go away from the school for field trips---not only is their behavior "the best", they also look great in their uniforms! Lands End is our official uniform company.

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Do you provide transportation? No, we do not provide transportation to and from homes. We believe that we are in a partnership with parents in the education and development of their children. We like to see our families on a regular basis, which is why we have parents, nanny, siblings etc., come into our school to drop off and pick up each day. ^ top

 

Do we take kindergarten and elementary students who have not been in a Montessori classroom before? We like to give every child the opportunity to be successful in our school and we do admit children who have not had Montessori previously. We have had many successful experiences with children who have come into our school from traditional classrooms and you would never guess that they had not always been in Montessori. If we feel a child would not be successful in our school, we tell the parents why we don't feel it would be the best place for the child and we help the parents to find a place that would be more appropriate. ^ top

 

What happens when my child goes to a non-Montessori school or a public school when they leave The Boyd School? We find that they are very successful. It is a new situation, with a new set or rules and once they learn what the expectations are, they are just fine. Academically children are well prepared for any other type of school setting. Montessori education gives children the gift of "the love of learning" and it enables children to continually ask questions and seek answers. ^ top

Do you allow Parent Participation?

We love and encourage parent participation. However, our school is not a parent cooperative or a parent board school, so we do not require that you spend a certain amount of time working at the school. We have parents who substitute in classrooms, we have parents who come in to share their cultural background, parents who help with school activities and chaperone for field trips----if you have an idea about how you would like to be a part of the school, we will make it happen.

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Do you allow parents to visit in the classrooms? Our school has an "Open Door Policy" which means you can come to visit any time you wish. We ask that you do not come in the month of September when we are working to establish the classes. After the teacher has had time to get to know the students, the students have gotten to know the teacher and the other students, and the work cycle is established, then we are ready for visitors and observations. We encourage parents to come and see what their children are doing at school. ^ top