Montessori Elementary School

Learning through the study of human accomplishment. The focus is on culture, government, arts, invention, medicine, economics and modern progress. Students gain respect for how nature will support life for generations to come.

Botany, Zoology, History of the Universe, Earth Science, Chemistry and Physics. We present students with real examples before delving into concepts and facts.

Students learn about the formation of the universe, creation of the earth, and all its physical properties. They also study human society, the needs of people and bridging the past with the present. This creates context and importance of a global community.

Materials bring clarity of abstract concepts. This helps children become comfortable manipulating numbers. This broad understanding of math formulas takes the fear out of math. This also prepares students for more advanced calculations.

Our unique phonics-based program helps students become fluent readers. We use concrete representations rather than traditional grammar lessons. They learn the function of words while developing a love of reading. They’ll apply these skills in research projects, creative writing and throughout the curriculum.

The Spanish curriculum emphases speaking skills with the use of integrated Montessori materials. Weekly lessons incorporate vocabulary, conversation, grammar, reading and writing. They further apply these skills corresponding with pen-pals from other countries.

Our program nurtures an appreciation and understanding of art and music. In each study, there are two classes per week. One on theory and one where students express artistic and musical creativity.

Students use computers to problem-solve and research information. They also utilize office applications and build skills for programming, and movie making. We encourage students to use technology in school projects and at home.

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. This program of broad concepts stimulates a child’s natural sense of wonder to become pioneer thinkers. Children explore, invent and solve interesting problems. This includes coding and robotics while preparing students for modern technological advances.

In our outdoor garden, our students develop a familiarity and appreciation of nature, while fostering a stewardship ethic for the environment. This peaceful environment offers space and time for reading, writing and reflection. From seed to table the students see their curriculum come to life!

Taking care of the body is essential for taking care of the mind. Students learn early on to take great care of themselves and others—for life. Through cooperative games, rhythm, gymnastics and physical fitness, we incorporate movement, spatial awareness and balance.