Chemung Valley Montessori School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1974, Chemung Valley Montessori offers a fully-certified Montessori program at the preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school levels. The non-profit, non-sectarian school operates five days a week, following a calendar similar to local school districts and offers curriculum-based before and after-school programs for enrolled students. Embracing the Montessori philosophy, and, through a dynamic partnership of child, parent and teacher, we nurture individual potential, cultivate a passion for lifelong learning, and encourage responsible participation in the classroom, the community and the world. In our classrooms you will find child-centered curriculum and individualized instruction; multi-age grouping; materials designed to fulfill physical and cognitive needs at each developmental level; Montessori-trained and certified faculty; hands-on learning; a connection to the environment, beginning in the classroom; opportunities for life skills; respectful, supportive community; and collaboration and cooperation....
School Overview:
Chemung Valley Montessori School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | ||
| School Membership(s) | American Montessori Society (AMS) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1974 | ||
| County | Chemung County, NY | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 175 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 36% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Nursery - 14 students | |||
| Pre-K - 53 students | |||
| Kind - 25 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 11 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 17 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 14 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 8 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 2 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 4 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (no dress code) |
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This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Head of School | George Conway | ||
| Admissions Director | Ms. Lee Gaylord | ||
| Admissions Associate | Tina Gottesman-Alves | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 2 | ||
Sports |
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| Cross Country | Swimming | ||
School Notes:
- Founded in 1974, Chemung Valley Montessori offers a fully-certified Montessori program at the preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school levels. The non-profit, non-sectarian school operates five days a week, following a calendar similar to local school districts and offers curriculum-based before and after-school programs for enrolled students. Embracing the Montessori philosophy, and, through a dynamic partnership of child, parent and teacher, we nurture individual potential, cultivate a passion for lifelong learning, and encourage responsible participation in the classroom, the community and the world. In our classrooms you will find child-centered curriculum and individualized instruction; multi-age grouping; materials designed to fulfill physical and cognitive needs at each developmental level; Montessori-trained and certified faculty; hands-on learning; a connection to the environment, beginning in the classroom; opportunities for life skills; respectful, supportive community; and collaboration and cooperation.
- Profile last updated: 11/03/2009
In the News:
- Jennifer Kingsley Neighbors: Montessori students take part in peace initiative (Elmira Star-Gazette)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 10:53:06 pm
Students at Chemung Valley Montessori School in Big Flats marched to their playground Monday morning, formed a human peace sign and joined thousands of children across the globe when they sang "Light a Candle for Peace." - School Calendar (Elmira Star-Gazette)
posted on June 21, 2009 at 06:22:03 am
Monday: Regents exams continue through Thursday. - Local Students Enter National Spelling Bee (WETM 18 Elmira)
posted on May 27, 2009 at 12:53:23 pm
Sriram Hathwar, 9, and Amanda Klovekorn, 13, will be contestants in the Scripps National Spelling Bee which begins on Wednesday. - School calendar (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
posted on April 26, 2009 at 06:50:36 am
Monday: New York State science exam for grade 4 through Thursday; student council officer campaign week through Friday. - Winners of poetry contest announced (Elmira Star-Gazette)
posted on April 16, 2009 at 06:48:29 am
The Friends of the Steele Memorial Library has listed the winners of its 33rd annual Poetry Festival held March 28-29, which featured a workshop with guest poet and Pulitzer-Prize winner Dr. Carl Dennis at the library in Elmira.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (14903) | School Zip (14903) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 7,600 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,352 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 57 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (14903) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Mary Our Mother School - 146 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
- Horseheads Christian School - 100 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
- Holy Family Intermediate School Elmira - 145 students - 6 mi. away - view location
- Alternative School For Math And Science - 55 students - 6 mi. away - view location
- All Saints Academy - 154 students - 6.8 mi. away - view location
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