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Altamonte Montessori School

482 Osceola Street, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32701-0327 -

School Notes Overview:

The basic principle of the Altamonte Montessori School is that each child carries within himself the potential of the adult he will become. In order to develop his physical, spiritual, and intellectual powers, the child must have freedom a freedom that is achieved through order and self-discipline. In the Montessori environment, each child is allowed to move and talk at will, and to work alone or in groups, with the understanding that the feelings and rights of others must always be respected. The overall aim, then, is to develop within the child a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge that will remain with him long after the regular school day or, indeed, the school years are over. The mission of Altamonte Montessori School is to provide a quality education for children based on the philosophy and principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Education is a joyful, lifelong process based on a solid academic foundation. Employing the philosophy and materials of Maria Montessori provides a unique alternative to traditional schools, both public and private....

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School Overview:

	Altamonte Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	Other Montessori association(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Seminole County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	40 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 36 students
	Kind - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* 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

School Notes:

The basic principle of the Altamonte Montessori School is that each child carries within himself the potential of the adult he will become. In order to develop his physical, spiritual, and intellectual powers, the child must have freedom a freedom that is achieved through order and self-discipline. In the Montessori environment, each child is allowed to move and talk at will, and to work alone or in groups, with the understanding that the feelings and rights of others must always be respected. The overall aim, then, is to develop within the child a love of learning and a thirst for knowledge that will remain with him long after the regular school day or, indeed, the school years are over. The mission of Altamonte Montessori School is to provide a quality education for children based on the philosophy and principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Education is a joyful, lifelong process based on a solid academic foundation. Employing the philosophy and materials of Maria Montessori provides a unique alternative to traditional schools, both public and private.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (32701)	School Zip (32701)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	22,696 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	38%	27%
Population Average Age	37 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$39,623	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	52% / 48%	66% / 34%