Montessori School Of Mclean
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(703)790-1049
- The Montessori School of McLean is a fully accredited school that is dedicated to the principles of the Montessori Method. As Dr. Montessori found that children learn better in multi-age groupings, all classrooms have students of mixed ages: Pre-Primary (toddler) (24-36 months); Primary (age 3-6); Lower Elementary (age 6-9); and Upper Elementary (age 9-12). MSM has two Pre-Primary (toddler) classes; five Primary classes, two Lower Elementary classes, and one Upper Elementary class. The Montessori Method is concerned with the development of the whole child, and allows children to develop at their own pace, and discover their innate love of learning.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 231 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / Dec. 1
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School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | We have a Learning Specialist on staff |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 231 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 36% State avg.: 26% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / Dec. 1 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Toddler half day $16000 Primary half day $14000 Primary full day $17000 Elementary $19000Elementary $15,390 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Leslie Montague |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 12 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Science, Soccer, Yoga, Young Actors Workshop Club or Organization: Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, MakerSpace, Robotics Club, Tennis Arts and Music Programs: Chess Class, Dance Classes |
School Notes
- Sensing the need for Montessori elementary education in the McLean area during the early 1970's, Joan Marie Parasine, former headmistress, started a class for elementary students based on the curriculum developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Soon thereafter, the close of a nearby Montessori preschool necessitated adding a preschool class to the program. In 1973, the Montessori School of McLean opened with one preschool and one elementary class. Since that time, one toddler and four more preschool classes have been added and the elementary class has been expanded to include the upper elementary level in addition to the lower elementary classes (first through sixth grade.) Cultural enrichment classes were added to the program throughout the years and now include Art, Spanish or French, Music, Drama, Science Lab, Technology Lab, and Physical Education. The cultural program changes from time to time and some programs are limited to the elementary level. In 1998, a grand celebration was held to commemorate our 25th year. Now, after 44 wonderful years, the facilities have expanded to include a multi-purpose room (gymnasium, stage, gathering space), science and computer lab, and expanded classroom sizes.
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