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West End Montessori School

9307 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA, 23229-0232 -

School Notes Overview:

WEMS sees its role as being assistants to the parents. Nurturing your child is the most important job we have. We understand that we are setting a life–pattern for your children by providing support for their intellectual and emotional growth at this fragile point of life. We hope that each child's experiences at West End Montessori School (WEMS) will allow a child to develop a sense of self–confidence that encourages inquisitiveness, initiative and independence in learning for the joy of learning....

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School Overview:

	West End Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1997
County	Henrico County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	137 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	26%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 24 students
	Pre-K - 64 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 5 students
	Grade 3 - 6 students
	Grade 4 - 2 students
	Grade 5 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	90%
Average Class Size	28
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:24	* 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	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Visit http://www.westendmontessori.com/wems_at_a_glance.htm for latest tuition/fee schedule
Head of School	Janet Gallagher
Admissions Director	Janet Gallagher
Admissions Associate	Christine Pimblett
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	6
	Extracurriculars
	chess	chinese
	music	science club
	spanish	yoga

School Notes:

Reaching fullest potential comes from our carefully orchestrated Montessori program. As children progress through the levels, their growth is exponential. Each year concretely, logically, and consistently builds on lessons learned in previous years. Your child receives the full benefit of a Montessori education by completing all levels of our program. Music and Language are also an integral part of our program. During the course of the year, we attend several field trips that supplement our units of study. We also offer other programs to meet the diverse needs and interests of our student population. The Toddler Cottage routines, methods and philosophy are consistent with those of the Primary Program to aid in the logical progression from "unconscious creator" to "conscious worker". A mid-morning snack is provided by the school. The Primary Program is based on the premise that young children flourish with gentle guidance and the freedom to work at their own pace. Children make friends easily and learn how to share and play cooperatively in a safe and secure setting. The daily schedule includes work time, group time, outdoor time, lunch and dismissal. A snack is provided each day by one of our WEMS families. The children prepare and serve their own snacks during work time. The Montessori primary curriculum is intended to be a 3 year, 5 day program to provide time for the child to advance through the materials. Every primary student is eligible for the 5 day program. The 3 day program is intended as an option for our youngest primary students who will be 3 turning 4. Building on the morning's work, the Afternoon Program is offered to students who are both enrolling in the 5 day program and turning 5 years old by December 31st. It does not have to be your child's kindergarten year. Many of our children attend class for 2 years (the year before kindergarten and their actual kindergarten year). The primary goal of the Elementary Program is to empower children to become confident, competent students. The core curriculum provides instruction in all traditional subjects. Critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills are emphasized. The five-day program serves children in grades 1 through 6.
Profile last updated: 11/02/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (23229)	School Zip (23229)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,051 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	55%	26%
Population Average Age	41 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$57,251	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.1 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	46 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	74% / 26%	66% / 34%