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Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy

5509 Timber Hill Road, Birmingham, AL, 35242-0352 -

School Notes Overview:

Joseph S. Bruno Montessori Academy is a special place to work and learn. Our students enjoy a natural environment rich in learning experiences and unique in the possibilities for personal growth, understanding, respect, and responsibility. It is this closeness to nature and all that we do and discover that helps us achieve respect and love for life. The classrooms are even surrounded by walls of windows making them seem like extensions of the outside. Students here gain a true sense of community and belonging, and learn to accept challenges, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and grow into self-confident lifelong learners. At Bruno Academy, we encourage our students to develop independence, responsibility, resourcefulness, and organizational skills. Even in the lower academy students learn to use individual work plans listing their goals for the week. When you visit Bruno Academy, you will see students working individually and cooperatively to get their work done, enjoying the total learning experience. The enthusiasm must be seen to be believed. Children learn the importance of having respect for one another and for their classroom environment. We have high expectations for our students, and they learn to set higher and higher standards for themselves. ...

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School Overview:

	Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 7
County	Shelby County, AL
Student Body
Total Students	286 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	95%	32%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 135 students
	Kind - 34 students
	Grade 1 - 69 students
	Grade 4 - 12 students
	Grade 5 - 13 students
	Grade 6 - 14 students
	Grade 7 - 4 students
	Grade 8 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	26 teachers
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Joseph S. Bruno Montessori Academy is a special place to work and learn. Our students enjoy a natural environment rich in learning experiences and unique in the possibilities for personal growth, understanding, respect, and responsibility. It is this closeness to nature and all that we do and discover that helps us achieve respect and love for life. The classrooms are even surrounded by walls of windows making them seem like extensions of the outside. Students here gain a true sense of community and belonging, and learn to accept challenges, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and grow into self-confident lifelong learners. At Bruno Academy, we encourage our students to develop independence, responsibility, resourcefulness, and organizational skills. Even in the lower academy students learn to use individual work plans listing their goals for the week. When you visit Bruno Academy, you will see students working individually and cooperatively to get their work done, enjoying the total learning experience. The enthusiasm must be seen to be believed. Children learn the importance of having respect for one another and for their classroom environment. We have high expectations for our students, and they learn to set higher and higher standards for themselves.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2007

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Joseph S. Bruno Montessori Academy and other schools accepting applications now (NBC 13 Birmingham)
posted on July 14, 2009 at 07:07:04 pm
Schools in the Birmingham metro area are accepting applications for the new school year.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (35242)	School Zip (35242)	(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	32,244 people	4,453,863 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	65%	19%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$74,647	$37,765
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.3 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	18 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	66% / 34%