The parents, some of whom live at the Beaches, would prefer more central locations like Southside and Arlington. The school is now on the Northside. Many parents pulled their children out of private school to attend Axson. The strong support for the program is grounded in Montessori's ability to instill a love for learning while teaching independence and responsibility. Each Monday students are handed a worksheet listing assignments that must be completed by Friday.
Students work at their own pace, but the assignments are guided so they learn the needed skills.
That freedom instills responsibility, said parent Barbara Krier. Students team up in study groups at J. Allen Axson Elementary, which is closing because of its dilapidated state. The strong support for the Montessori program is grounded in its ability to instill a love for learning while teaching independence and responsibility. It shows that they believe in the child. That is more important than just telling them what to do.