Montessori School Of Valparaiso
School Notes Overview:
The Montessori School of Valparaiso is an educational facility intended to provide programs that stimulate the creativity, imagination and inquisitiveness of children. Classes incorporate physical, social and intellectual growth in a non-competitive environment. Activities presented are developed to promote a healthy child, who has a positive self-image and enjoys learning....
School Overview:
Montessori School Of Valparaiso |
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| School Type | Montessori School | ||
| School Membership(s) | American Montessori Society (AMS) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten | ||
| Year Founded | 1972 | ||
| County | Porter County, IN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 125 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(IN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 25% | 15% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 100 students | |||
| Kind - 25 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 25 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(IN) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours | |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 4 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Drums Alive | Kindermusik | ||
| Yogakids | Young Rembrandts | ||
School Notes:
- Toddler Program for children 18 months to 3 years old. The Program meets Monday-Friday from 8am-10am. Staff to student ratio is 1:5. Class maximum is 16.
- Preschool Program for children ages 3-5. The Program meets Monday-Friday from 8am-11am or 12pm-3pm. Staff to student ratio is 1:10. Class maximum is 30.
- Extended Preschool Program is for children who turn age 4 on or before August 1st. It meets Monday-Friday from 8am-1:30pm. Staff to student ratio is 1:8. Class maximum is 24.
- Kindergarten Program for children who turn 5 on or before August 1st. It meets Monday-Friday from 8am-1:30 pm. Staff to student ratio is 1:9. Class maximum is 27.
- Profile last updated: 11/17/2009
In the News:
- Your Porter County briefs (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 08:10:02 pm
Find out all the events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times. - Kindermusik director shares music in her heart with students (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 05:10:21 am
Miriam Christensen's ability to reach children with the power and beauty of music has earned her designation as a member of Kindermusik International Maestro Program for 2009 -- her seventh consecutive year receiving the award. Christensen is the director and owner of Duneland Kindermusik in Chesterton. - Northwest Indiana education briefs (Post-Tribune)
posted on July 31, 2009 at 09:41:42 am
CEDAR LAKE New-student registrations The Cedar Lake Adult Learning Center, 13330 Parrish Ave., will conduct new-student registrations and orientations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, and noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. To reserve a seat, call 374-9244 and leave your name, telephone number and which orientation you plan to attend. CHESTERTON Summer learning program Duneland ... - Education briefs (Post-Tribune)
posted on May 8, 2009 at 11:20:55 am
CHESTERTON Summer learning program Duneland Montessori Academy, 109 W. Porter Ave., will offer it's "Summer 2009 Learning is Fun!" program, beginning June 8. The summer program includes weekly-themed activity classes, morning Montessori enrichment classes, and afternoon Montessori enrichment classes. The school will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The weekly-themed activity classes are: ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (46383) | School Zip (46383) |
(IN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,933 people | 6,080,485 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 37% | 20% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $50,478 | $42,650 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 43 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
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