Metro East Montessori School
Tel:
(618) 931-2508
- Montessori school objective is to provide carefully planned stimulating environments which help children develop essential habits, attitudes, skills and ideas for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
- Montessori's philosophy of following the growing needs of each individual child, gives children the freedom to experiment and learn in a "prepared environment" at their own pace in a non-competitive atmosphere.
- This allows the physical, intellectual, emotional and social potential of each child to unfold.
- The core of Dr. Montessori's philosophy states that as children acquire an "inner discipline" from their exposure to both physical and mental order, they become free to learn the natural impulse to learn is self-motivation of the child.
- The Montessori approach is designed to help children develop a strong, secure inner self as they grow from childhood to maturity.
- It's flexible method adapts to students' individual abilities, learning styles, and social skills.
- Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment that encourages children's inherent love of learning by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities under the guidance of a trained teacher.
- Children progress at their own pace and rhythm during these crucial years of development.
- Life in the Montessori classroom promotes an intellectual and social discipline that lays the foundation for a happy, productive life.
- The children learn to appreciate the world, become responsible human beings, and actively participate in a harmonious society.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Students: 97 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-9 |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 97 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 11% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 49:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess, Robotics, STEM Arts and Music Programs: Clarinet, Piano |
School Notes
- Montessori school objective is to provide carefully planned stimulating environments which help children develop essential habits, attitudes, skills and ideas for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Montessori's philosophy of following the growing needs of each individual child, gives children the freedom to experiment and learn in a "prepared environment" at their own pace in a non-competitive atmosphere. This allows the physical, intellectual, emotional and social potential of each child to unfold. The core of Dr. Montessori's philosophy states that as children acquire an "inner discipline" from their exposure to both physical and mental order, they become free to learn the natural impulse to learn is self-motivation of the child. The Montessori approach is designed to help children develop a strong, secure inner self as they grow from childhood to maturity. Its flexible method adapts to students individual abilities, learning styles, and social skills. Montessori classrooms provide a prepared environment that encourages children's inherent love of learning by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, meaningful activities under the guidance of a trained teacher. Children progress at their own pace and rhythm during these crucial years of development. Life in the Montessori classroom promotes an intellectual and social discipline that lays the foundation for a happy, productive life. The children learn to appreciate the world, become responsible human beings, and actively participate in a harmonious society.
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