Franciscan Montessori Earth School
School Notes Overview:
The Franciscan Montessori Earth School/St. Francis Academy provides students from early childhood through young adolescence the tools to acquire individual fulfillment, academic excellence, moral and spiritual development, confidence and independence for lifelong learning. Through the academic and experiential learning process developed by Maria Montessori, and influenced by the spirituality of St. Francis, students learn to care for and respect themselves, others, and the earth....
School Overview:
Franciscan Montessori Earth School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | ||
| School Membership(s) |
Association Montessori International (AMI) National Association of Independent Schools Northwest Association of Accredited Schools Other Montessori association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1977 | ||
| County | Multnomah County, OR | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 312 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 24% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 57 students | |||
| Kind - 36 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 26 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 35 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 12 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Average Class Size | 25 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 171 days | 179 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,545 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies per level, average is the number above. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 17% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $800 | ||
| Head of School | Sister Kathleen Ann Cieslak | ||
| Admissions Director | Mother Francine Cardew | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 6 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Cross Country | ||
| Soccer | Swimming | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Art | Chess | ||
| Computer | Dance | ||
| Green Team | Languages | ||
| Music | Robotics | ||
| Scouts | Sports | ||
| Yoga | more | ||
School Notes:
- The Franciscan Montessori Earth School/St. Francis Academy provides students from early childhood through young adolescence the tools to acquire individual fulfillment, academic excellence, moral and spiritual development, confidence and independence for lifelong learning. Through the academic and experiential learning process developed by Maria Montessori, and influenced by the spirituality of St. Francis, students learn to care for and respect themselves, others, and the earth.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Students build hives, helping honey-making (The Oregonian)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 02:09:56 am
Montessori Earth School students build bee hives and harvest the honey. - Graffiti cleanup focuses on Southeast Portland school (The Oregonian)
posted on August 15, 2009 at 12:15:44 am
Jake Cohen/The OregonianOfficer Cory Stenzel helps elementary and middle school students paint over graffiti Friday at Franciscan Montessori Earth School. A crew of elementary and middle school students slathered paint on the play structure Friday morning at Franciscan Montessori Earth... - Gresham teacher quietly inspires little minds (Portland Tribune)
posted on June 3, 2009 at 05:23:53 am
It may be the quietest classroom in East County. All the more remarkable considering there’s 25 people here, all of whom are no older than 6. No teacher or parent volunteer yells at them. At all. Period. But if you could hook up an amplification system to their minds, this room could be ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (97236) | School Zip (97236) |
(OR) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 32,910 people | 3,413,525 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 24% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $43,515 | $43,774 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 36 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 68% / 32% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Kindercare Learning Center #902 - 62 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Eastside Christian School - 91 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Portland Christian Elementary School - 300 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Ascension Early Childhood Ed. Center - 56 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Portland Adventist Elementary School - 252 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
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