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October 2023 by Erin Etherton
the most loving, flexible educational experience that ignites kids’ curiosities, grows the whole child, and meets your child where they are and challenges them to be the best they can be
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March 2023 by Janeen Simundson
Montecito Academy has been such a beautiful "whole child" learning environment for both of my kids! I am so grateful for a program that caters to small specialized classes for high level learning, and emphasize social and personal responsibility both on campus and off campus. Thank you MA!!
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March 2023 by Josiah Damery
Our Son is Thriving, and we are very grateful for the teachers/staff!Thank you Montecito Academy - Keep up the Great Work!
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January 2023 by Anne Chevitarese
Our 11 year old daughter has had two incredible years with Montecito Academy as her primary source for academics and Spanish immersion as a homeschooled kid. We started there at the beginning of Covid, and instead of having stressful days on zoom with lost learning, Hazel entered into a caring and inspiring environment with masterful teachers who challenged Hazel to grow and learn as a student and as a person, in the most creative ways. The teachers combined outdoor learning and movement with their teaching, and this was the magic recipe for Hazel to thrive. That and knowing that her teachers deeply cared for and respected her. We consider ourselves lucky to have had two very successful years with Kori and her whole team of exceptional teachers. Highly recommend for anyone looking for additional support with learning, or as a resource for homeschooling.
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January 2023 by Jenny Keet
I always volunteered in our kids' classrooms at their public school TK-3rd and saw first-hand the struggle of teaching so many kids and how many get "left behind". The spring of the pandemic, zooming was a nightmare and we decided then to jump into homeschooling with Montecito Academy. 2 years in I feel like we've hit the jackpot and are striking a perfect balance of "doing it ourselves" and receiving all the support we need from incredible teachers and curriculum. Highly recommend this rout for any student struggling in the public schooling system, or for homeschoolers looking for more support and community.
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January 2022 by Jo Anna Natale
Montecito Academy has changed my daughter’s life!!! We are both so grateful for the amazing teachers and the safe environment. My daughter started as a 7th grader struggling in math. She is now graduating as an 8th grader with straights As!!!!!!! We give all our thanks to the teachers who made learning fun!! She is sad to be graduating, but she is now prepared to tackle anything. She will be entering high school being placed in advanced math!! Thank you to Ms Kori and Katherine for being a milestone in my daughters life. ❤️
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January 2021 by Cindy Wheeler
My 5th grader began attending Montecito Academy in the pandemic era because all-virtual schooling was not working well for him and Montecito Academy offered safe outdoor small-group in-person learning. As of this writing, he is three months into his schooling there, and WOW! What a transformation I have seen in him as a student. He has become engaged and invested in his academics as never before. He was always the "my favorite subjects are lunch and recess" kind of kid. For the first time ever, he is internally motivated to strive thanks to being at Montecito Academy. The teachers are vibrant, talented, dedicated, worldly-wise and just plain fun to be around. The curriculum is well considered, relevant, engaging, and rigorous. My fifth grader is positively thriving there. He is enjoying school, working hard, and developing knowledge, skills, perspectives, and habits that will serve him lifelong. I especially appreciate the international perspective this school embodies. Its director and many of its teachers have extensive international experience, and it shows in the quality of their humanity. This school is magic in our lives. We are so grateful.