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The Summit - Questa Montessori School was founded to develop the intellectual, social, spiritual, and ethical qualities that each child has inside of them. This means the learning environment is built on the Montessori philosophy, which focuses on the known developmental needs of the child. To that foundation we add current research and the latest theories of learning and human development. Our goals are to create academic excellence, creativity, appreciation of nature, good communication skills, respect for others, maximize each individual’s personal development and nurture the love of learning, knowledge, and life. To that end, the Summit - Questa School Community endeavors to provide a state of the art learning environment which is developmentally responsive, safe, respectful, and positive. Summit - Questa will provide extensive opportunities for students to grow into intellectually and spiritually reflective individuals who are well rounded, harmonious, ethical, and caring. Each will learn to appreciate meaningful, constructive work as the cornerstone of becoming a vital and contributing member of the community.
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Summit Questa Montessori School |
| School Level |
Elementary and Secondary school
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School Type |
Montessori School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) American Montessori Society (AMS) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
| Year
Founded |
1991 |
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County |
Broward County, FL |
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| Total
Students |
295 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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FL )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
18% |
26% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 78 students | | Kind - 34 students | | Grade 1 - 33 students | | Grade 2 - 22 students | | Grade 3 - 26 students | | Grade 4 - 21 students | | Grade 5 - 22 students | | Grade 6 - 28 students | | Grade 7 - 23 students | | Grade 8 - 8 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
40 teachers |
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School |
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FL )
Elementary and Secondary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:7 |
1:11 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
| Tuition Notes |
*Please see website for details and brochure |
| Headmaster |
Judy Dempsey |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
11 |
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Sports |
| Ballet | Baseball | | Basketball | Dance | | Gymnastics | Indoor Soccer | | Paddle Tennis | Soccer | | Softball | Swimming | | Track and Field | |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
15 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Yearbook Club | Spanish | | Recycling Club | Peace Community Club | | Newspaper Club | Mentoring Club | | Honor Society | Girl Scouts | | German | French | | Drama | Current Events Club | | Choir | Chinese (Manderin) | | Band | |
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- The Summit - Questa Montessori School was founded to develop the intellectual, social, spiritual, and ethical qualities that each child has inside of them. This means the learning environment is built on the Montessori philosophy, which focuses on the known developmental needs of the child. To that foundation we add current research and the latest theories of learning and human development. Our goals are to create academic excellence, creativity, appreciation of nature, good communication skills, respect for others, maximize each individual’s personal development and nurture the love of learning, knowledge, and life. To that end, the Summit - Questa School Community endeavors to provide a state of the art learning environment which is developmentally responsive, safe, respectful, and positive. Summit - Questa will provide extensive opportunities for students to grow into intellectually and spiritually reflective individuals who are well rounded, harmonious, ethical, and caring. Each will learn to appreciate meaningful, constructive work as the cornerstone of becoming a vital and contributing member of the community.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
33314 ) |
| School
Zip (
33314 ) |
(
FL ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
23,859 people |
15,979,631 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
22% |
27% |
| Population Average
Age |
33 years old |
38.7 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.4 persons |
2.3 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$35,669 |
$40,691 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
4.3 rooms |
4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
31 years old |
33 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33314)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
59% / 41% |
66% / 34% |
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