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Vineyard Montessori School

Po Box 994, Vineyard Haven, MA, 02568-0256 -

School Notes Overview:

The Vineyard Montessori School opened in 1975 as a non-profit organization and now provides both primary and elementary Montessori programs. The School came into fruition through the dedicated efforts of island parents who embraced the principles and philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori. The main objective of the Vineyard Montessori School is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help children develop within themselves the foundational habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. The specific goals for the children who attend the school are to develop a positive attitude toward school and learning; to develop a sense of high self-esteem; to build a habit of concentration for lifelong study skills; to develop and foster an abiding curiosity; to foster inner discipline and a sense of order; to develop socially-acceptable behavior; to acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning; and to help develop each child's innate, ultimate potential through high self-expectation. ...

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School Overview:

	Vineyard Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 3
County	Dukes County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	52 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 30 students
	Kind - 10 students
	Grade 1 - 5 students
	Grade 2 - 4 students
	Grade 3 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Vineyard Montessori School opened in 1975 as a non-profit organization and now provides both primary and elementary Montessori programs. The School came into fruition through the dedicated efforts of island parents who embraced the principles and philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori. The main objective of the Vineyard Montessori School is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help children develop within themselves the foundational habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. The specific goals for the children who attend the school are to develop a positive attitude toward school and learning; to develop a sense of high self-esteem; to build a habit of concentration for lifelong study skills; to develop and foster an abiding curiosity; to foster inner discipline and a sense of order; to develop socially-acceptable behavior; to acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning; and to help develop each child's innate, ultimate potential through high self-expectation.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02568)	School Zip (02568)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,551 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	43%
Population Average Age	40 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$42,386	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	71% / 29%	58% / 42%