Siena Academy

Posted: November 14, 2024

4 of our children have attended Siena Academy so far, and I'd confidently categorize it as an outstanding educational institution. The teachers have been exceptional and well formed in the Montessori method, the parents are engaged in the education of their children and the school community, and there is also a vibrant parish community, which all together create an unparalleled learning environment. The school fosters independence, creativity, and moral development in each child, making it truly one of a kind. We have appreciated the school’s deep sense of community and commitment to nurturing the whole child. It truly is one of the best schools in the DC area for its age group. Siena Academy sets a high standard for quality Catholic education and it should be a top choice for families seeking both academic and spiritual growth for their children.

Posted: November 14, 2024

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Posted: August 31, 2017

Posted: August 31, 2017

Elementary environment is lacking skill. Management does not effectively support professional development of staff.

Posted: August 31, 2017

Differences in how morning children and afternoon children are treated are absorbed by the children, which creates an unfortunate hierarchy; maltreatment of the youngest and most vulnerable.

Posted: August 31, 2017

Posted: August 31, 2017

I echo what others here have said. The teachers do not know how to handle learning disabilities and will ask the child to leave school.

Posted: August 31, 2017

No incident reporting policy or structure and poor parent communication means parents will not know of a problem before the child has suffered and changed as a result of mistreatment by peers.

Posted: August 31, 2017

Some good moments and important milestones, but management is severely lacking to the detriment of the staff and the children. Immediate changes are needed at Siena to make it a safe and authentic Catholic Montessori environment.

Posted: October 19, 2014

Siena Academy is devoted to providing authentic Montessori education as "discovered" and developed by Maria Montessori. We sold our home in another city and moved nearby to give our children the benefit of this education. It has changed all of our lives.

Posted: October 13, 2014

Siena Academy is renowned as one of the best Catholic Montessori Schools in the country. Its combination of the authentic teaching of the faith through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, combined with the academic materials designed by Dr. Montessori in the main classroom, make it a stellar environment for children to learn and develop. I highly recommend this school.

Posted: October 9, 2014

We are thrilled to have this incredible option for our childrens' education. True authentic Montessori teaching at its finest!

Posted: October 9, 2014

With the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at the heart of this school, this AMI accredited Catholic Montessori parochial school is like the hidden treasure found in a field. Wonderful, committed and experienced Montessori teachers in both the primary and elementary environments. The community of families are very supportive and committed to raising their children in a Montessori way and the school is like a second family to our children, who love to go to school everyday! We have had three children graduate from Siena Academy who continue to have a love of learning, a love of Christ and have excelled academically in their middle schools and high schools. We are so thankful to have found this school!

Posted: October 9, 2014

We are so blessed To have found this school for our children. The teachers and staff are exceptional. The family community is unlike any other.

Posted: March 24, 2013

Post dated February 27, 2013 is very true. The strengh and spirit of the school is the spiritual formation of the child which is taught to the students through the Atruim with the Catechist of the Good Sherphard. Upper level classes go to daily Mass. The teachers are all very loving, patient, and honest. The enviroment is safe for children. The school has a great vision but is still growing and learinig how to manifest their vision.

Posted: February 26, 2013

Pros: Truly committed to Montessori teaching. Seminars on Montessori principles for parents. Beautiful and large classrooms. Inexpensive (half the price of nearby Montessori schools). Mondays through Fridays. Cons: If you have a perfect child, by all means, send your kid to Sienna. Perfect, I mean, your child is quiet, independent, walk (rather than run), and able to concentrate for a long periods of time. Otherwise, the school will email you out of the blue asking for a conference. The school then will proceed to tell you that your child needs to integrate her mind, body, and spirit, and therefore, she s expelled until she completes 4-6 months of therapy. I took my child to one of the TWO therapists that the school recommended. After $575, 4-hour evaluation session, and a day off from work, my child got a clean bill of mental and physical health. No follow up from Sienna Academy teachers. They did not want to commit to a child who required a little bit more work.

Posted: December 31, 2012

Wonderful! See incredible teaching and a beautiful way to learn the Catholic Faith in the Catechesis. I loved observing here!