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Phoenix Montessori Academy

17609 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC, 28031 -

School Notes Overview:

Phoenix Montessori Academy environment is designed for experiential learning. Everything is accessible to the children and is readily available for their use. The materials are beautiful and carefully prepared in order to spark curiosity and stimulate the desire to explore. They are self-correcting, thus fostering independence and auto-education. The opportunity to realize and correct one’s own mistakes enhances a student’s sense of self-confidence and independence....

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School Overview:

	Phoenix Montessori Academy
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 7
County	Mecklenburg County, NC
Student Body
Total Students	51 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	32%	22%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 13 students
	Kind - 7 students
	Grade 1 - 5 students
	Grade 2 - 5 students
	Grade 3 - 6 students
	Grade 4 - 5 students
	Grade 5 - 3 students
	Grade 6 - 4 students
	Grade 7 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:17	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	185 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Phoenix Montessori Academy environment is designed for experiential learning. Everything is accessible to the children and is readily available for their use. The materials are beautiful and carefully prepared in order to spark curiosity and stimulate the desire to explore. They are self-correcting, thus fostering independence and auto-education. The opportunity to realize and correct one’s own mistakes enhances a student’s sense of self-confidence and independence.
Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

In the News:

Make use of teachable moments (The News & Observer)
posted on February 24, 2009 at 07:35:55 am
Q: "I work part-time at night and stay home with my 4-year-old daughter and baby during the day. My daughter likes to draw, build with blocks and pretend to read. She counts to 20 and says her ABCs, but she does not like to sit and write her letters and numbers."
Use time with child as a teaching tool (The Post and Courier)
posted on February 24, 2009 at 05:08:32 am
I work part-time at night and stay home with my 4-year-old daughter and baby during the day. My daughter likes to draw, build with blocks and pretend to read. She counts to 20 and says her ABCs, but she does not like to sit and write her letters and numbers. She does not go to preschool. I want her to be with me. — a mother in Concord, N.C.
Make good use of teachable moments (The Charlotte Observer)
posted on February 23, 2009 at 11:05:48 pm
Q.I work part-time at night and stay home with my 4-year-old daughter and baby during the day. My daughter likes to draw, build with blocks and pretend to read. She counts to 20 and says her ABCs, but she does not like to sit and write her letters and numbers. She does not go to preschool. I want her to be with me. – Mom in Concord Don't fret if your daughter doesn't want to write the alphabet ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (28031)	School Zip (28031)	(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	13,544 people	8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	58%	24%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$75,161	$43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	17 years old	31 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	65% / 35%