Enrollment Open House
On Saturday, January 28th 2012, between 9am and 2pm, we will be holding our annual Enrollment Open House.  If you have ever wanted to visit the school this would be the right time.  We will open our school for all day discussions, tours, curriculum explanation, theory questions, developmental analysis, to meet the teachers, many of the currently enrolled families and quite a few of the students.  Our desire is to invite the entire community to come and see why we are so different. Most... [read more]

Why Montessori Mathematics Is the Best

Posted by Scott M | Oct 21st, 2010
This system in which a child is constantly moving objects with his hands and actively exercising his senses, also takes into account a child’s special aptitude for mathematics. When they leave the material, the children very easily reach the point where they wish to write out the operation. They thus carry out an abstract mental operation and acquire a kind of natural and spontaneous inclination for mental calculations. The Discovery of the Child, Maria... [read more]

Lighthouse Academy Re-opens it’s famed ‘Transition Class’

Posted by Scott M | Nov 14th, 2011
Lighthouse Academy Transition Class…..what is it? Many years ago we started what we have termed the ‘Transition Class.’  This classroom was created to meet the needs of 2 to 3 years olds that were not ready for the bigger pre-school/kindergarten class.  These students simply needed a year or two of a smaller class size, a slower pace and the ability to crawl on the lap of the teacher for added comfort.  This richer experience gives these students a... [read more]

Scott McClung appointed by Governor to Child Day-Care Council

Posted by Scott M | Aug 28th, 2011
On August 12 and 19th, 2011, Governor McDonnell’s Office announced the appointment of nine new members and three re-appointments to the Child Day-Care Council (links to the announcements below). Appointment The Child Day-Care Council is comprised of twenty-eight members as designated in § 63.2-1735 of the Code of Virginia and “such representatives of state agencies as advisory members as the Governor deems necessary.”  The purpose of the Child Day-Care... [read more]

WHY The Lighthouse Academy of Fredericksburg?

Posted by Scott M | Aug 7th, 2011
Looking across across a field of rolling hills and fresh spring grass, bordered by a crisp white fence, speckled with a variety of horses grazing, is a view that brings peace and comfort to most onlookers.  The power of those majestic horses, content, and serene paints a scene of duplicity, especially for those who know the power of a horse, much less many horses herded together.  They are given enough space to run, frolic with companions or stand alone and... [read more]

OPEN HOUSE – AUGUST 13TH

Posted by Scott M | Aug 6th, 2011
On Saturday, August 13th, 2011, the Lighthouse Academy of Fredericksburg will be holding its final Enrollment Open House.  There are only a few spots remaining so please do not delay.  We will be at the school from 9am until 12 noon or later if needed.  We have already received many phone calls about attendance and are very excited to meet many new families that day.  If you have called or visited before and are still trying to make your final decision,... [read more]

Lighthouse Academy to be major sponsor for NEIGHBORFEST 2011

Posted by Scott M | Jul 1st, 2011
Slide Show + -Full Screen On Sunday, September 11th, 2011, New Life Outreach International of Fredericksburg , a local church dedicated to a scripture driven reality, will present yet again NEIGHBORFEST 2011.  This year the event will be held at Spotsylvania Courthouse Village, the corner of Brock Road and Courthouse Road.  As always the event is absolutely FREE.  The theme of the event is “Who is my Neighbor?”  The goal is to highlight the... [read more]

Lighthouse Academy’s Tabitha Van Doren goes to STAT

Posted by Scott M | Jun 20th, 2011
Congratulations to Tabitha Van Doren for her acceptance into the Stafford Academy of Technology (STAT).  STAT is a state-approved Governor’s Career and Technical Academy.  STAT is a four-year college-prep program of study utilizing an integrated hands-on, project-based model of instruction focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career areas. (STEM includes medical fields). The STAT collaborative instructional team includes... [read more]

Famous Montessori Students

Posted by Scott M | Nov 16th, 2010
Some famous people who attended Montessori school as children are: ABC News Article * Larry Page, Co-Founder of Google * Sergey Brin, Co-Founder of Google. Recently, this article· was written which describes how Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, remembers his Montessori experience. * Peter Drucker, Management Guru * Prince William and Prince Harry, English royal family * George Clooney, Academy Award-winning actor * Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon * Anne Frank,... [read more]