"One who desires to be a teacher must have an interest in   humanity that connects the observer more closely than that   which joins the biologist or zoologist to nature."

- Dr. Maria Montessori

Scholarship Program:

Pinnacle Montessori is offering Kaki V. Reddy Scholarship, on behalf of the founder of Pinnacle Montessori. This is to commemorate the hard work, dedication and the discipline showed by her in bringing up the family, helping the community and friends and the many lives she touched by way of employment at Pinnacle Montessori and Heritage Montessori Academy (schools she started before Pinnacle Montessori).

This $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a 6 - 9 year old lower elementary student who has been with Pinnacle Montessori from 3 years of his / her age.

Students are eligible the year of entering the elementary program. Employees are ineligible for this program. Decisions of the School in the scholarship program is final and cannot be upheld. The scholarship decision is made without regard to race, religion, age, gender and political beliefs. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of funds available. The school has the right to not award any scholarships in any year.

Interested parents are requested to submit the following:

  1. Last 3 years of tax returns,
  2. A letter explaining why they need to be considered, and a
  3. Family personal background that describes the parent's life background starting from their childhood. One letter from each parent is needed.
  4. References from friends.

The application deadline is March 1st, 5pm CST of the academic year the student will be entering into the lower elementary. For example, if the student will enroll in 1st grade in 2011 August then the application is due the March 1st of 2011. The application can be mailed to kreddy@pinnaclemontessori.com
The winners will be announced via mail


Our Charity Work:

Pinnacle Montessori is a participating member in Caring Children. We actively participate in fund raising for this organization. More information about this organization can be found at www.caringchildren.org


Donations Acceptance:

Pinnacle Montessori accepts donation of toys that are new or gently used. These toys are distributed to natural disaster victims and children of third world countries. Donations can be dropped off at any of the Pinnacle Montessori schools through out the year.


Alumni Activities:

Pinnacle Montessori accepts gifts of books and other materials that can be used for children. We especially encourage outgoing students to donate. We have a special sticker we will affix to the item they donate as a lasting memory of the person leaving. We also have a graduating class brick naming program. The named brick is used in the outdoor environment. Please check with the school management to learn more about this program.


Tips to Parents:

We have a program where parents can contribute or read information about tips for making a difference in a child's life. For this please go to www.pinnaclemontessori.com