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Good Shepherd Montessori School

1101 East Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN, 46617 -

School Notes Overview:

Good Shepherd Montessori School opened its doors for the first time in September 2002, but the origin of Good Shepherd is found in years of friendships, conversations, and graduate school discussions. Good Shepherd Montessori School is a diverse, cooperative learning community, governed by an independent Board of Directors, that uses the Montessori method to nurture the character and uniqueness of the child and to inspire wonder and a joy of learning. It fosters spiritual growth in the Christian tradition and cultivates compassionate relationships with all people and just stewardship of the world's resources. Central to the mission of Good Shepherd, then, is the religious potential of the child. Along with this, the parents desired a school that would serve the people whom Maria Montessori served when she began her school in the poor neighborhoods of Rome. Because of this, Good Shepherd is committed to bringing children of diverse economic and social backgrounds together in a learning environment of respect....

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School Overview:

	Good Shepherd Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 8
Year Founded	2002
County	St. Joseph County, IN
Student Body
Total Students	86 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	15%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 11 students
	Grade 2 - 17 students
	Grade 3 - 13 students
	Grade 4 - 18 students
	Grade 5 - 9 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 6 students
	Grade 8 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
Average Class Size	20
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(IN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	May. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$6,901
Tuition Notes	Over fifty percent of our children receive financial aid.
% on Financial Aid	49%
Head of School	Daniel W. Driscoll

School Notes:

Good Shepherd Montessori School opened its doors for the first time in September 2002, but the origin of Good Shepherd is found in years of friendships, conversations, and graduate school discussions. Good Shepherd Montessori School is a diverse, cooperative learning community, governed by an independent Board of Directors, that uses the Montessori method to nurture the character and uniqueness of the child and to inspire wonder and a joy of learning. It fosters spiritual growth in the Christian tradition and cultivates compassionate relationships with all people and just stewardship of the world's resources. Central to the mission of Good Shepherd, then, is the religious potential of the child. Along with this, the parents desired a school that would serve the people whom Maria Montessori served when she began her school in the poor neighborhoods of Rome. Because of this, Good Shepherd is committed to bringing children of diverse economic and social backgrounds together in a learning environment of respect.
Profile last updated: 10/27/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (46617)	School Zip (46617)	(IN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	11,310 people	6,080,485 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	20%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$39,517	$42,650
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	61 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	68% / 32%