Montessori Academy Of Chambersburg vs. Shalom Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Overview
The toddler and primary programs at Montessori Academy prepare the child for life, not just first grade.
The students are given a strong basis in their most formative years for developing habits, skills, and positive attitudes that will stay with them throughout their lives.
Children develop independence, initiative, perseverance, curiosity, creativity, and an enthusiasm for learning. The toddler program is designed to be the first away from home experience for most children and is designed for 18 month -3 year old children who are not yet toilet-trained.
Students in the primary program are divided into multi-age classrooms consisting of 3, 4, and 5 year old students.
The emphasis is on the process of learning. Through the use of carefully prepared materials and activties, children grow in personal independence, concentration, self-discipline, and self-seteem.
Activities include skills in reading, writing, language expression, mathematics, geography, nature studies, science, practical living skills, art, music, creative movement, and Spanish.Older students are divided into multi-ages classrooms which include Lower Elementary (grades 1-3), Upper Elementary (grades 4-6), Middle School (grades 7-8) and High School (grades 9-12).
The curriculum at Montessori Academy is designed to meet the needs of students who are prepaing for a secondary/college education but is flexible enough to meet the needs of students with other goals.
We seek to provide an environment that engages the mind-and the heart-of every student.
Our programs are established on the fact that God`s word is the standard of truth-guiding our school`s focus, purpose, and direction.
Our Christian culture and education standpoint is simply an extension of what is taught first by parents in the home and through the local church.
We can't wait to meet you! Learn more here - www.shalomca.com .
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Learning disabilities
Year Founded
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1976
Students Body
Total Students
114 students
543 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
9
-
Pre-K Students
42
168
Kindergarten Students
16
29
Grade 1 Students
7
38
Grade 2 Students
7
32
Grade 3 Students
4
36
Grade 4 Students
8
23
Grade 5 Students
4
28
Grade 6 Students
7
21
Grade 7 Students
2
33
Grade 8 Students
8
31
Grade 9 Students
-
26
Grade 10 Students
-
36
Grade 11 Students
-
16
Grade 12 Students
-
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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45%
Average Class Size
18
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:14
Average SAT score
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1210
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 21 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid is available to families who qualify. Over 30% of families receive financial aid.
For complete information (by grade) regarding tuition, visit https://shalomca.com/admissions/tuition/
% on Financial Aid
32%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
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Mike Shaker
Admissions Associate
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Caryn Bowser
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art, Chorale, Chorale Ensemble, Drama, Elementary Soccer, Instrumental, Music Theory, National Honor Society, Photography, Sound & Lights, Student Government, Video Editing, Worship Team, Yearbook, Youth Basketball Association