Elementary

A program that supports the development of children

The elementary program supports the development of children as they become socially adept and responsible for the community by engaging them in activities that connect with the outside world. Students in elementary classrooms build on the skills introduced in the primary environment.

As our students continue to grow and develop, their responsibilities increase. These older children have daily and weekly classroom maintenance tasks assigned and the skills rotate. Students have individual work plans in math, language and cultural subjects based on a curriculum that meets and, in most cases, exceeds state standards. Each child works on his/her plan throughout the day, incorporating spelling, handwriting and reading programs based on a student’s individual ability and not his or her age.

The students’ growing interest in society, and their role in the bigger world are met through trips outside of the classroom environment, and community service work both on and off-campus. These trips and service projects become more frequent as students mature during the elementary program. As this growth occurs, Montessori materials and lessons related to the unity of the universe and the relationship of all things continue to play a key role, and students move in their education toward the abstraction of concepts.

The elementary environment is designed to meet the child’s growing social interest and provides opportunities for both individual and group work. It encourages exploration, research, collaboration, and sharing among independent, responsible, and capable young people.