Monarch Academy

6730 Baymeadow Drive

School District

Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by student on February 12, 2025

when kids were getting bullied the teachers and helpers helped greatly.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2025

Special needs kids are a huge problem. They are allowed to continually be disruptive and violent towards other students and even staff. There are no real consequences for them because they are "special needs". Monarch does not have the proper staff and support for these kids. It makes learning hard for the other kids. Lots of bullying going on and again, no real consequences. Huge lack of communication in the school too. There are some really great teachers.
Submitted by other on August 18, 2021

Learning-wise, it was ight. Prided themselves on making the student a better person. Personally, classes were easy, I just had to do the bare minimum. BUT THEY HAD THE BEST AND MOST INVOLVED TEACHERS THAN ANY OTHER SCHOOL I'VE BEEN TO! So for that, they get 5 stars.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2021

Both my students are thriving at Monarch. The students are engaged with real world experiences through learning Modules. They have hand on experiences that focus on Modules across various topics (Pollinators, Birds, Frogs, Mechanics, Schools Around the World, The Water Cycle, Chespaeake Bay Animals, etc.) In Kindergarten my kiddo could describe all the steps of the Water Cycle...I was stunned since that's info I learned in HS.They also have Student Led Con where students present their learning to their parents/care givers. Th is really allows the students to develop confidence and practice presenting skills. Overall, we've been here 4 years and love Monarch Academy.
Submitted by parent on February 23, 2019

Great! Great Teaching Staff and Support Staff!
Submitted by parent on October 13, 2017

Kids have been at this school for 7 years now (K-6) and simply is perfect for our family. The educational model (TranzEd) is amazing for hands-on learning and keeps the kids engaged. Our 2 kids (6th and 2nd) don't like Fridays because they are off for 2 days for the weekend from school is how much they love this. The administration is superb too.
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2017

This is our second year with the school and so far it has been a great experience for our student. However, we will probably send our child to our local middle school or a private middle due there being more extracurricular/IB options elsewhere. I do love the community atmosphere of the school. I love that my kid has projects and presentations where they can work in a team and practice public speaking. My kid is a hands on learner and she has had many opportunities to learn while doing. Communication with her teachers has been great.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2017

Daughter has really thrived at this school.
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2017

Our experience was mainly neutral until this last year. Major issues have been swept under the rug and the school is in need of an administrative overhaul. Unnecessary communications are excessive and necessary ones are almost nonexistent. The main subject teachers and the art teacher have been very good, but a school is only as good as the people who run the programs. The teachers often have their hands figuratively tied when it comes to academics and discipline.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2016

Our son started last year at Monarch as a Kindergartner. For him, the teaching style and flexibility afforded the teachers to depart from tradition was a good fit. He is a child that can get easily bored and distracted. From what we've experienced at Monarch, he's engaged. From where he began, he's made great strides in reading & math while at Monarch. Of course, every parent will have to decide whether the school and approach to learning is the best fit for their child. Our experience with teachers have been wonderful, and both his K & 1st grade teachers have been very open to communication. There is great sense of working as a team with your teacher, administration, Monarch community for your child's success. I share this last aspect after hearing from other friend's and their schools. Apparently not everyone gets weekly updates of what's going on the classroom, what they will be learning during the week, etc. I would recommend checking out the school and making your own decision/conclusions. For every family it will be different, but every child and their needs are also different and very specific.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2016

I love this school my son has become a whole new person here! He is much more happier and much more interested in learning! Monarch is a school that focuses on the students needs and what is best for each student! I love love love the community and support my son has here! He has gone from a C student to an A student! All the staff here are happy and nice and really care about each child!
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2016

My daughter has been a student at Monarch's Baltimore campus since kindergarten. She was one of the first students to attend the school when they opened in 2012, so she has been around for all of the changes. She is now going to the 4th grade. I will tell you this- the school is wonderful. The staff are supportive and their curriculum is impressive. My daughter reads on a 5th grade reading level (although we work with her at home also.) She is also learning Spanish and plays the violin, which is amazing, considering most inner-city schools have done away with Music from their curriculum. I can't imagine any parent having something negative to say about Monarch when you consider the poorly run schools in the area. For a school that's been open only four years they are developing swiftly. I plan to keep my daughter there as long as I can. So far, her campus only goes up to 6th grade.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2016

My children have attended Monarch Academy for the past two years after transferring from private school. Not only were they welcomed with open arms, they embraced the learning environment and the culture of the school. My children come home excited to share what they have learned about through their Expeditions and field work. They are academically challenged by their teachers and staff and Character Education is infused throughout the day. My eldest took advanced classes this year- Algebra 1 and Spanish 1. Our other child was in STEM Math and all of our children are above grade level in reading. My children have flourished in this atypical classroom environment. If you are seeking a traditional program you won't find it here. And while there is not an opportunity for afterschool programs, there is before and after care to meet the needs of working families. There are also several "electives" Middle School students can take during the day that you would never see in a traditional school such as yoga, musical theater and Earth matters. We feel strongly we have made the best decision for our children to attend Monarch Academy. The faculty and staff are committed to the students and the school building is inviting and beautiful as well.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2016

This is not a great school. Staff members are unprofessional. And some kids at this school is treated unfairly because of their skin color and this is very sad.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2016

Horrible school. Really a waste of time in trying to get your kids in this school
Submitted by parent on July 10, 2014

All three of my children are enrolled at Monarch. We have been enrolled since the first year they opened. My kids love their school. I couldn't imagine my kids going any where else.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2014

Miononarch is an innovative school - the expeditionary learning model has been great for my son. Looking at topics across multiple disciplines creates a deeper understanding of the concepts. We wish there was more communication from the teachers, and advanced learners are not as challenged academically as they could be, but it is an excellent school.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2013

This is my son's second year at Monarch. He absolutely loves it. He was in private school before. Monarch is a close second. I think they would rate as high as a private school if they weren't forced into the public school model of student/teacher ratio (high). In his private school there were 14 students to a teacher and an assistant. At Monarch, it is about 20 to one teacher. Despite this ratio the teachers do a phenomenal job with their students. My son has continued to maintain his reading at one grade level above. I especially like the school's approach to learning. I am confident in the future success of the students at this school.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2013

My son has been at Monarch since the school opened. I would not want him to anywhere else.
Submitted by parent on July 21, 2013

We absolutely love Monarch Academy! The teachers and administration are engaged in the learning and development of the students. I was very impressed with the kindergarten classes this year. The emphasis on projects and fieldwork always kept my daughter excited and wanting more. My daughter was reading before starting at Monarch, and at the end if her school year she now reads on a 2nd grade level. The work of all the teachers at Monarch is outstanding!