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Flossmoor Montessori School

740 Western Avenue, Flossmoor, IL, 60422-0604 -

School Notes Overview:

The Flossmoor Montessori School continues the creative individual and social education begun by the physician-educator, Dr. Maria Montessori. Recognizing the unique potential of the child, Dr. Montessori was successful in understanding and assisting the child in the course of fundamental human development - that of becoming an adult. For the child shows us a universal pattern of development and this pattern reveals sensitive periods, short intervals during which the child is disposed to create some part of himself using what the environment provides. Walking and speaking at predictable times are illustrations of this phenomenon in very young children. By addressing these sensitivities and providing psychologically appropriate activities in the right way, Montessori education helps the child build himself physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. The School admits children of any race, color and ethnic or national origin. Acceptance of children is on an individual basis with consideration given to class composition and available space and programs. The School is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization. Flossmoor Montessori School is accredited by the Association Montessori International and belongs to the Illinois Montessori School System. The faculty consists of directresses who hold Montessori diplomas issued by accredited training courses; assistants; an administrator and support staff. ...

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School Overview:

	Flossmoor Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	Association Montessori International (AMI) Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 3
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	69 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	89%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 41 students
	Kind - 17 students
	Grade 1 - 2 students
	Grade 2 - 6 students
	Grade 3 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:17	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Flossmoor Montessori School continues the creative individual and social education begun by the physician-educator, Dr. Maria Montessori. Recognizing the unique potential of the child, Dr. Montessori was successful in understanding and assisting the child in the course of fundamental human development - that of becoming an adult. For the child shows us a universal pattern of development and this pattern reveals sensitive periods, short intervals during which the child is disposed to create some part of himself using what the environment provides. Walking and speaking at predictable times are illustrations of this phenomenon in very young children. By addressing these sensitivities and providing psychologically appropriate activities in the right way, Montessori education helps the child build himself physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially. The School admits children of any race, color and ethnic or national origin. Acceptance of children is on an individual basis with consideration given to class composition and available space and programs. The School is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization. Flossmoor Montessori School is accredited by the Association Montessori International and belongs to the Illinois Montessori School System. The faculty consists of directresses who hold Montessori diplomas issued by accredited training courses; assistants; an administrator and support staff.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60422)	School Zip (60422)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,224 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	65%	24%
Population Average Age	42 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$94,679	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.5 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	44 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	94% / 6%	61% / 39%