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Doughty Montessori School

416 S Ashley Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103-0481 -

School Notes Overview:

Doughty Montessori School is located in a beautiful old train station, in the west side of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Children, aged two and half to six are educated in traditional multi-age Montessori classrooms by well-trained and experienced teachers. Doughty Montessori School is based on the teachings and writing of Maria Montessori, who believed that developing the human potential was a path which led far beyond the confines of the classroom. Montessori's deep faith in the human personality developing free from psychological trauma and repression, held for her the vision of "a new man, a new society, a new world." We strive to nurture the emotional and educational needs of every child who attends Doughty Montessori School. We use traditional Montessori methods and theories to give each child the opportunity to learn at their own pace in a “prepared environment”. Through hands on experiences and an open mind approach, great discoveries are possible. The primary goal of D.M.S. is to focus on the whole child, to help each child reach full potential. The aim of Montessori education is to foster peaceful, competent, responsive children who are life long learners. By creating the most beneficial environment for your child, our staff shows their commitment and dedication to this philosophy. Students at Doughty Montessori School are actively involved with their own learning. Experiencing and discovering the materials at their own pace, growing in self esteem and cultivating their own desire to learn, becoming autonomous learners....

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School Overview:

	Doughty Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Washtenaw County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	40 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	50%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 30 students
	Kind - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	182 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Doughty Montessori School is located in a beautiful old train station, in the west side of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Children, aged two and half to six are educated in traditional multi-age Montessori classrooms by well-trained and experienced teachers. Doughty Montessori School is based on the teachings and writing of Maria Montessori, who believed that developing the human potential was a path which led far beyond the confines of the classroom. Montessori's deep faith in the human personality developing free from psychological trauma and repression, held for her the vision of "a new man, a new society, a new world." We strive to nurture the emotional and educational needs of every child who attends Doughty Montessori School. We use traditional Montessori methods and theories to give each child the opportunity to learn at their own pace in a “prepared environment”. Through hands on experiences and an open mind approach, great discoveries are possible. The primary goal of D.M.S. is to focus on the whole child, to help each child reach full potential. The aim of Montessori education is to foster peaceful, competent, responsive children who are life long learners. By creating the most beneficial environment for your child, our staff shows their commitment and dedication to this philosophy. Students at Doughty Montessori School are actively involved with their own learning. Experiencing and discovering the materials at their own pace, growing in self esteem and cultivating their own desire to learn, becoming autonomous learners.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (48103)	School Zip (48103)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	49,086 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	67%	24%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$61,809	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	42 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	67% / 33%	71% / 29%