We understand the importance of listening to each child’s unique sensory needs. Sometimes little bodies need big movement before their brains are ready to take in new information. Sometimes less is much more. Quiet rooms, therapy swings, heavy work, and more are incorporated into our daily schedules. Classroom accommodations like wobble chairs, kick bands, balance boards, headphones with music, etc. are all considered when we work to create the best toolbox for each child.

Pleasant Hills Montessori School is fully accredited, with quality, by the Georgia Accreditation Commission. In 2024 we were chosen to help write the standards for “mixed model classrooms” for the whole state of Georgia, due to a long history of exceptional quality and expertise in the area. Pleasant Hills Montessori School will be the first ever GA school holding the “mixed model” title. Pleasant Hills Academy has been provisionally accredited as an Educational Agency with Special Purposes.

We provide several visual resources for our neurodiverse learners. These tools allow our students to learn about routine, responsibilities, accountability, and accomplishment, all while communicating effectively. We utilize various formats to meet individual needs and strive to improve communication, building confidence and understanding in the learning environment.

We believe a collaborative care team is the most effective way to accelerate a child’s progress in all areas of development, whether it’s academic, social, or emotional. Communicating with medical providers can ensure all aspects of care are being considered and met across all environments.

We are proud to offer both specialized instruction and inclusive options for our learners. A hallmark of Montessori education is environments of students with varying ages. This allows for enhanced social-emotional development through collaborative learning and peer to peer mentoring. We observe stronger connections with the community, increased social awareness and a strong sense of belonging in our school. Being an individual is celebrated and encouraged from peers and teachers alike.

Pleasant Hills is a recipient of this scholarships program designed to provide private education options to families with special education needs. If your child is currently receiving an IEP or 504 plan you may qualify for reduced tuition through this program.

Academics isn’t everything your child needs to succeed in life. Independence in self care and maintaining their environment is equally important. Luckily this is a hallmark of Montessori classrooms. An early understanding of these skills readies them for “the real world” much sooner than their peers.

Our smaller student to teacher ratios allow us to provide more one on one and small group lessons. This improves student attendance during the lesson and increases our awareness as instructors regarding comprehension and retention.