Natures Way Montessori School
Tel:
(865) 689-8976
Nature`s Way is located in NortheastKnoxvilleonsevenbeautifulwooded acres bordered by farm land.
The campus consists of threebuildings, a largeoutdoorareathatprovides opportunity forvariededucationalandrecreationactivities, an extensive NaturePreservewhichincludesmarkedenvironmental points of interest,and woodedareasaccessibletostudents for play.
The school openedin 1982 with twenty preschoolchildrenandsincethen has has grownto serve approximately 160studentseachyearthrough the 8thgrade.
Each of our eight multiaged communities isguidedbyaMontessoricertified lead guide.
Our programs follow Dr.MariaMontessori`seducationalphilosophyand continuum throughacarefully preparedenvironment,informedobservation of thechild`ssocial, emotional &cognitivegrowth, andwork that isengaging,challenging, andsatisfying tothe child.
Please spend some timefamiliarizing yourself withourprogramsandour mission aspresented on this website.
We hope you find our site helpful inlearningmoreaboutMontessoriEducation and specifically aboutNature`sWay.
We would enjoy speaking with you aboutyourchild(ren)andyourfamily`s educational goals.
Come and visit! Wewould love to share ourclassroomsandgroundswith you.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 167 students
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | International Montessori Council (IMC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 167 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 11% |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Terri Needham |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sport |
| Sports | Cross CountryCross Country |
School Notes
- Nature`s Way is located in NortheastKnoxvilleonsevenbeautifulwooded acres bordered by farm land.
- The campus consists of threebuildings, a largeoutdoorareathatprovides opportunity forvariededucationalandrecreationactivities, an extensive NaturePreservewhichincludesmarkedenvironmental points of interest,and woodedareasaccessibletostudents for play.
- The school openedin 1982 with twenty preschoolchildrenandsincethen has has grownto serve approximately 160studentseachyearthrough the 8thgrade.
- Each of our eight multiaged communities isguidedbyaMontessoricertified lead guide.
- Our programs follow Dr.MariaMontessori`seducationalphilosophyand continuum throughacarefully preparedenvironment,informedobservation of thechild`ssocial, emotional &cognitivegrowth, andwork that isengaging,challenging, andsatisfying tothe child.
- Please spend some timefamiliarizing yourself withourprogramsandour mission aspresented on this website.
- We hope you find our site helpful inlearningmoreaboutMontessoriEducation and specifically aboutNature`sWay.
- We would enjoy speaking with you aboutyourchild(ren)andyourfamily`s educational goals.
- Come and visit! Wewould love to share ourclassroomsandgroundswith you.
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