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Grade Levels: Pre-K - 3; Accepting new 3 Year olds (Ages 4-9 year-olds transfers from students that previously participated in a Pre-K Montessori public or private program only)
Number of students: 72 students in Year 1
Dress Code: Montessori logo shirt, and khaki, navy or black skirt/pants
Dress Code 9-12:
SMSA logo white button-down shirt, khaki skirt/pants, black shoes, and SMSA Blazer
Magnet Theme:
The Montessori Elementary School is based on the highly-successful educational methods of Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own, individual pace and according to their own choice of activities from hundreds of possibilities. Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline and a love of learning. Montessori classes place children in three-year age groups: ages 3-6, ages 6-9, and ages 9-12, forming communities in which the older children spontaneously share their knowledge with the younger ones. Montessori represents an entirely different approach to education. It is anticipated that by the time the entering three and four year-old students reach age 12, they will have the option to continue their public Montessori School experience in an Erkinder Program (middle school) and a Montessori High School in Hartford.
Academic/School Programs:
- Learning schedule built around three-hour concentrated work periods
- Multi-age classes
- Students as independent, self directed learners
- Center-based discovery learning according to subject area
- Character Education program
- Teachers certified through the Montessori Training Center of New England
- Global-mindedness
- Active parent involvement is required as defined by the School Compact
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