Montessori Community School
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Inspiring and guiding our students to become global citizens through critical thinking, mindful action and joyful responsibility towards their educations, others and the earth. MCS is one of only two schools in Virginia to be fully accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools....
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Montessori Community School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1982 | |
| County | Albemarle County, VA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 202 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 26% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 80 students | ||
| Kind - 30 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 11 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 23 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Varies by student's age and length of day for which student is enrolled. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 27% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,211 | |
| Head of School | Wendy Fisher | |
| Admissions Director | Wendy Fisher | |
| Admissions Associate | Leigh Ann Carver | |
School Notes:
- Montessori Community School (MCS) owns nearly 10 acres on Pantops Mountain. The facilities include: classrooms with adjacent gardens and areas for outdoor learning; a multi-purpose building that includes a gym, an art gallery and an art studio; two spacious old homes and a cottage that are home to classrooms, kitchens for classroom use and offices; a student-run school store; and playgrounds and athletic fields. A greenhouse is under construction and will begin to be used by students in the 2009-10 school year. The school was established in 1981 by a group of parents interested in offering the Montessori method as an alternative educational model for their children. MCS Ecology curriculum includes certification as a wildlife sanctuary with the National Wildlife Foundation and Audubon International. MCS serves just over 200 children in our: * Montessori Mornings (6-24 months with an adult), * Toddler Community (18 months- 3 years), * Children's House (PreK and K), * Elementary (grades 1-3 and 4-6) and * Middle School (grades 7 & 8) Families come to MCS from Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson and Green Counties for the nurturing Montessori environment we provide. Our local community service partners are MACAA Head Start, Westminster Canterbury, Meals on Wheels, and Ivy Creek Natural Area. MCS is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees who are parents of alumni and current students and members of the local education, business and professional community.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
In the News:
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (22911) | School Zip (22911) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 12,074 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 58% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $63,673 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.9 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 21 years old | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Frost Montessori School - 83 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- Montessori School Of Charlottesville - 123 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- First Baptist Early Childhood Development Center - 262 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Charlottesville Catholic School - 331 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Peabody School - 135 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
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