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Hilltop's mission is for students to practice responsible independance in a caring community of curious, ciritical thinkers and thoughtful citizens.
The Montessori approach to education promotes genuine respect for the potential of every child. Hilltop's multi-age classrooms, caring and experienced teachers, and integrated curriculum enable a sense of self and wonder to flourish.
Hilltop's students and staff are hard at work and play in spacious, sun-filled classrooms, and throuout our 43 acres of fields, woodland, and trails.
Hilltop's authentic Montessori curriculum encourages students of all ages serve as caring stewards of the land and insatiable explorers of boundless opportunity.
Learn more about our Admissions Process and how to visit the school here!
Zoe Proctor, Admissions Director, can be reached at 802-257-0500 ext 101, or admissions@hilltopmontessori.org
"We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things
are a part of the universe, and are connected with each other to
form one whole unity."- Maria Montessori
At Hilltop Montessori School:
We endeavorto honor the qualities that
make us similar to each other and those that make us different,
co-creating a space that values and respects the race, ethnicity,
national origin, immigration status, language, religion,
socioeconomic status, gender identity, size, sexual orientation,
and dis/ability of all students, families, and employees.
We understandthat this effort is a work
in progress and that the achievement of such principles grows from
the work of educating ourselves and each other as we address our
biases and revisit program curriculums and school policies. The
empowerment of the members of our community will bring confidence
and compassion for understanding and communicating with a more
inclusive language, challenge discrimination and stereotypes, and
provide guidance.
We striveto develop, embrace, and
celebrate diversity in order to fulfill our mission, affirm the
principles of Montessori education, and carry out a responsible
role in our community.
HMS Enrollment Policy
As an approved independent school Hilltop Montessori School (HMS)
follows these enrollment policies:
All applications to HMS shall be made voluntarily.
No student shall be denied acceptance for enrollment in HMS on
the basis of disability (as defined in Section 504 of the federal
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended), or that the student is
eligible for special education or undergoing the comprehensive
evaluation process for special education,race, ethnicity,
national origin, immigration status, language, religion,
socioeconomic status, gender identity, size, sexual orientation,
dis/abilityor any other classification protected by federal
or state law.
HMS may make acceptance decisions based on considerations such
as student and family agreement with the Montessori philosophy
(including a commitment to the three year cycle), student ability
to be successful within the parameters of a Montessori learning
environment, enrollment of other family members, age (in respect to
a balance of our mixed-age classrooms), general makeup of the
classroom, and date of application.
If the number of applicants to HMS exceeds capacity, enrollment
decisions shall be based first upon continuing to enroll previously
enrolled students and then upon considerations itemized in
paragraph 3 above.
Does Hilltop Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Hilltop Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Hilltop Montessori School offer?
Hilltop Montessori School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Figure Skating, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee.
When is the application deadline for Hilltop Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hilltop Montessori School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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