Chesapeake Montessori School
Tel:
(757) 547-7673
- Chesapeake Montessori Pre-School was established in 1991. It is located in the heart of Great Bridge near Chesapeake City Hall.
- The school operated as a one-room Children's House (ages 3- 6 years) for 11 years.
- In 2002 it was purchased by Shanna and Joe Honan.
- After teaching and directing the school for one year, in 2003, Shanna added a second Children's House classroom.
- In 2006, Shanna and Joe decided to change the name of the school to Chesapeake Montessori School (CMS) in order to better identify the school's new direction.
- In September 2007, a Lower Elementary classroom opened, educating children ages 6 through 9 years.
- Chesapeake Montessori School now houses three classrooms with an approximate enrollment of 80 students.
- Preschool children have the option of attending 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
- Kindergarten and elementary aged children must attend 5 days per week.
- Chesapeake Montessori School also houses the Virginia Montessori Teacher Education Center.
- This is a training center for individuals who wish to become certified Montessori teachers.
- Students will be prepared to teach children ages 2.5 - 6 years after completing this year long curriculum.
- Candidates are also required to complete a 540 hour internship.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Students: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-7 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 117 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 26% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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