Discovery Montessori
Tel:
(360)443-7120
- Discovery Montessori is a school for children from preschool through eigth grade.
- It has been in operation since 1981. The school is providing Montessori program because the Montessori method of Education is a special program especially geared to respect children and their needs.
- Maria Montessori, Italy's first woman doctor developed it, in the early 1900's.
- Her materials and methods have withstood the test of time.
- The adults who work in the Montessori program are trained to be observers of the children and preparers of the children's environment.
- The emphasis is on learning rather than on teaching.
- The materials in the program are intended to help the children in their drive to sort out their experiences and master the skills they need.
- As children become more and more competent, the confidence is reinforced and they develop good feeling about themselves.
- The unique materials Montessori created are perhaps the best known aspect of the system. In 2014 Discovery Monatessori was the first US Montessori school to receive international accreditation from MEPI (Montessori Educational Programs International).
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 91 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,615
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) Montessori Educational Programs International (MEPI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | our individualized approach helps with mild learning difference, dyslexia, moderate visual or hearing impairment, sensory issues |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 91 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 17 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (No fliplop or open heel/toe sandals) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,615 |
| Tuition Notes | 7&8th: $819/mo K-6: $750/mo Pre-K: $280-$735 depending on schedule |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Starla Franks |
| Admissions Associate | Angela Miller |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Sign Language Club Arts and Music Programs: Suzuki Piano, Traditional Piano |
School Notes
- Before and after school care is available for all students. We also offer a 11 week summer program. This program begins earlyJune and ends in late August. With open enrollment throughout the summer.
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