Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa
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Heritage Montessori grew out of a close personal and professional relationship with Dr Maria Montessori, and our mission is, quite simply, to continue her work. As the first montessori school in Orange County and one of the first montessori schools in the US, Heritage has a unique responsibility and, with it, a unique opportunity to weave together a strong sense of community, as the legacy we embrace is shared in the lives of the teachers and families we have touched since 1962.
At Heritage Montessori, we want our students to grow into independent problem solvers and caring, responsible citizens. With those goals in mind, teachers prepare the environment to a high degree of perfection with a series of sequential, manipulative and sensorial materials. With the prepared environment set, our curriculum can properly function to address the child`s natural tendency for physical and social growth.
The job of a well-trained Montessori teacher is to develop an individualized curriculum for each child and to bridge the gap between the materials within the environment and the child. The teacher begins by acutely observing each child, and reflecting upon his observations to carefully craft the level-appropriate curriculum for the child. Thus, the environment becomes a nourishing place for each and every child no matter the child`s level of development. The physical space in which our programs take place is one of the most important contributors to our success, second only to the quality of our staff.
PRIMARY PROGRAM: AGES 2-6 YEARS OLD -The Primary program
is Preschool through Kindergarten age children and consists of five
main areas:Practical Life,Sensorial,Language
Arts,Mathand the exploration ofPhysical, Cultural
& Natural Worlds. Once a child has mastered the lesson the teacher
continues through the sequence of materials. There are no limits to
the amount of knowledge a child may obtain during these formative
years. The environment builds a strong academic and social
foundation for later learning. Emphasis is placed
onunderstanding the world around them,forming a
positive self-image, andrespecting all life.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM: AGES 6-9 YEARS OLD -The Elementary
program is available at our Huntington Beach location and is
comprised of children in first, second and third grades. The
curriculum inspires students to become independent learners who
appreciate and understand their world. Integrated studies provide
students with unique and age-appropriate materials that help them
tobecome accountable for their use of
time,foraccuracy in their workandto
evaluate their strengths and areas of growth.Our students
haveindividualized work plansto allow them to use time
effectively and to make appropriate choices. Students continue to
work with concrete materials while building on this foundation to
develop a more abstract understanding of various concepts in
bothLanguage and Math. Other relevant Language and Math work
supplement this curriculum. Additional areas of study
includeScience, Social Studies, Geography, Spanish, Computer,
Music, Art, Physical EducationandLibrary. Students
learn different methods of research in order to complete reports
and presentations on a variety of topics. Planned field trips and
visitors to our classroom support related areas of study.
Does Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa offer a summer program?
Yes, Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa?
The application deadline for Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa located?
Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa is located in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in East Side Costa Mesa.
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