Foothills Montessori School
1401 Amador Lane, Henderson, NV, 89012-0890 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (702)407-0790
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Foothills Montessori School was founded to provide children ages 3 through 8th grade with an exceptional private school that reaches the whole child through an environment that is at once nurturing, respectful, challenging, and inspiring. Our program is based on the time-tested, well-balanced principles of the Montessori method of education. ...read more  

School Overview:
Foothills Montessori School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1998
County Clark County, NV
Student Body
Total Students 334 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( NV ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 13% 24%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 92 students
Kind - 45 students
Grade 1 - 47 students
Grade 2 - 39 students
Grade 3 - 32 students
Grade 4 - 30 students
Grade 5 - 24 students
Grade 6 - 13 students
Grade 7 - 9 students
Grade 8 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 60%
Average Class Size 30
This School ( NV ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:20
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,610
Tuition Notes Tuition varies according to grade level.
Headmaster Leanne Jorgensen
Admissions Director Karen K. Kolb
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 1

Sports
Soccer 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 5

Extracurriculars
Student CouncilMandarin
KarateDance
Choir 
 
School Notes:
  • Through the years, Foothills Montessori School has focused on developing an incredible faculty. We have a low student-to-teacher ration of 10:1 and a history of strong staff and student retention, which leads to positive, longterm personal and professional relationships. Our teachers are highly qualified and experienced, and are deeply committed to our school and its mission. Each of our head teachers holds a bachelor's degree and many hold advanced degrees as well. Each head teacher has also received a diploma from an accredited Montessori training program, which involves 14-18 months of intensive study, including a year-long internship under a master teacher. Our teachers have refined their teaching methods and their classroom environments with great care and many serve as mentors and teacher educators throughout the country. Our staff is guided by our Head of School and Founder, and is supported by our highly dedicated administrative staff. Our school is founded on the four timeless pillars of acadamic excellence, universal values, global understanding, and service. Foothills Montessori School believes in serving the whole child--intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. We strive to cultivate in each child a lifelong love of learning and a passion for excellence. We create an environment of respect and compassion where children can progress to their highest potential and where their curiousity, creativity, and imagination are nourished. Our paramount goal is to ensure that our students are well-prepared to excel in their future educational endeavors and in every aspect of their lives. We are nestled at the base of Black Mountain in the Green Valley area of Henderson, Nevada. In keeping with our commitment to open space and contact with the natural world, our campus includes a large playing field, spacious courtyard, and outdoor classrooms with adjoining gardens. We are adjacent to a park and have breathtaking views of the surrounding foothills and the city below. Our building was designed around the Montessori philosophy of education. We have beautiful, well-equipped and spacious classrooms and a multi-purpose room that accomodates our performing arts program and special school events. Each of our elementary classrooms has computer stations and we have an inviting and well-stocked library. Approximately 330 students attend Foothills Montessori School, including multi-age classes of half-day or full-day preschool students, full-day Kindergarten students, elementary students from first through fifth grade, and middle school students from sixth through eigth grade. Our faculty and administrative staff numbers approximately 40 highly qualified individuals. We have an active and supportive parent base and a strong sense of community. We offer before and after school programs plus an exciting summer camp program that enriches and expands our extensive curriculum. Our challenging curriculum is enhanced by specialists who teach music, performing arts, foreign language, computer technology, art, and physical education. Students have the opportunity to join a variety of after school clubs such as dance, karate, choir, student government,and drama, and to participate in competitive team sports such as soccer.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 89012 )
School Zip ( 89012 ) ( NV ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 16,065 people 1,993,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 41% 24%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35.0 years old
Average Household Size 2.3 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $62,261 $43,161
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 4.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 10 years old 27 years old
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