What Others Have Said

" … allows children to choose from a variety of educational materials that teach them math and letter concepts and manual coordination … " More photos»

"Teachers at the Khalsa School … follow the Montessori method, which allows children to choose from a variety of educational materials that teach them math and letter concepts and manual coordination … the center emphasizes a "total approach to the development of mind, body and spirit."
— Money Magazine, article entitled "Picking the Best Day Care."

"I have been extremely pleased with the staff and educational opportunities here at Khalsa School. My daughter comes home each day feeling happy and accomplished. I believe that Khalsa School far excels other Montessori Schools in cultural areas. I only hope that we will be as fortunate in our search for another Montessori School (in San Jose) as we were when we discovered Khalsa."
— Catherine Conrad, Khalsa School Parent

"The Khalsa School emphasizes the self-esteem, self-confidence and development of the child."
— Arizona Republic, article by Geoff Davidian

3 schools models for other Arizona charters: First-of-its-kind study highlights leadership

"Out of more than 200 Arizona charter schools, three stand out as top performers in a first-of-its-kind study examining year-to-year progress of charter-school students' AIMS scores.
Students at BASIS Tucson, Mesa Arts Academy and Phoenix's Khalsa Montessori School rapidly improved their scores on both the AIMS math and reading exams from year to year, according to the study to be released Wednesday by the Arizona Charter Schools Association. Also, the schools maintained overall scores above the state average…"
- The Arizona Republic, Article by Pat Kossan - Aug. 19, 2008

For the complete article click on the following link: 3 schools models for other Arizona charters

"Imagine a classroom that believes a child's hand is the extension of the mind … " More photos»

"Finding the right day care is not always easy. We came across one with a very unique approach to teaching and caring …
Imagine a classroom in a preschool that teaches children the alphabet, numbers, color, and time; yet, at the same time, teaches courtesy and grace, respect for themselves and for others, and total love for everyone and everything around them. Imagine a classroom that believes a child's hand is the extension of the mind and that a child learns more when he can see and feel what he's being taught …
The Montessori method of teaching provides the learning process … the Khalsa School provides the loving process."
— Channel 10 reporter Jan D'Atri in her televised documentary "Under the Sun."

"We are very pleased with the Khalsa School's approach to education; social and spiritual as well as academic. During the year Damian has attended Khalsa, we have noticed a great difference in his enthusiasm for learning, his respect for others and the environment. We are positive that the social environment in school has resulted in a child who is much more patient, understanding, considerate and able to take and follow directions pleasantly.
Congratulations Khalsa Montessori School! Thank you for offering such a wonderful complete learning environment for the children."
— Joy Ann Newton, Khalsa School parent

"Thank you Khalsa School and Satwant Singh. We were here, one at a time for ten years. We, and our whole family, thank you for the love and the learning you shared with us."
— Diana and Mike Noyes, Khalsa School students

"High fives flew at … Khalsa Montessori School in celebration of high scores on a national test (Stanford 9)."
— Arizona Republic, article by Betty Reid, 7/98

" … An enthusiasm for learning … " More photos»

Khalsa Elementary parents have written:

"This year has been a total blossoming for Bianca. She has really enjoyed learning, reading and opening her mind to new things … "

" … He loved his teacher and felt he was a successful part of the class – for the first time he talked each evening about school, his classmates and their activities … ."

"Leah felt she had many opportunities to be a classroom leader and this was great for her confidence and self-esteem."

Khalsa parents rated the following as the best aspects of their child's Khalsa experience:

" … The opportunity to learn a wide variety of subjects, at her own pace in a multi-age level class … She made incredible progress this year and was not hold back, as she might have been in a typical elementary school."

" … Freedom to pursue her personal interests of writing and reading … learning at her pace … teacher dedication and respect for children … teaching of communication skills … "

" … Social interaction with others … developing a sense of fairness … "

" … Janessa's rapid rise in reading … and enthusiasm for learning … "