VISION STATEMENTAlpine Montessori School strives to be... An evolving Montessori learning community, fostering the unlimited potential that lives within each of us. We...
- Celebrate the unique gifts within each member of our community.
- Attend equally to the education of the heart as well as the mind.
- Promote social justice, global awareness, and peace.
MISSION STATEMENT
- Alpine Montessori School is committed to the development of the whole child by employing an integrated approach to learning and living.
- We implement a curriculum based on the Montessori philosophy of education and human development.
- We enrich academic performance and attitude of students in key subject areas.
- We motivate children to become confident, competent, creative, life-long learners.
- We encourage them to live their lives as joyful contributors to society, compassionate global citizens and committed caretakers of the earth.
AMS GOALSGROWTH IN THE CHILD - Toward greater independence and problem solving
- Toward the enjoyment of learning
- Toward a mature sense of justice and fairness
- Toward respect for oneself, other people, and the planet
- Toward understanding the patterns of the Universe
- Toward greater skills in oral and written communication
- Toward greater responsible group membership
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
- Diverse set of Montessori materials, activities, and experiences
- Schedule that allows large blocks of uninterrupted learning time
- Classroom atmosphere that encourages social interaction
- Space for personal, small group, and whole class learning activities
- Integrated curriculum including areas of exploration
- Available library with resource books and multi-media equipment
- Identifiable ground rules
- Aesthetically pleasing environment
- Outdoor space to accommodate rigorous physical activity
PROGRAM ORGANIZATION
- Ungraded 3-year age spans: 3-6 years, 6-9 years, and 9-12 years
- Parental commitment to a 3-year cycle of attendance
- Admission policy of prior Montessori experience preferred
- Child:adult ratio of 10:1
- A record keeping system
- Personal and group instruction
- Regularly scheduled parent and child conferences
- Diagnostic (standardized) testing periodically
- Public observation policy
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
- To encourage intrinsic motivation, spontaneous activity, and self-education
- To encourage cooperative learning through peer teaching and social interaction
- To encourage social awareness both locally and globally
- To encourage growth in cultural experiences and knowledge
- To encourage competencies through repetitive experiences
- To foster movement from sensorial learning to abstract ideas
- To foster the development of the imagination and creativity
- To provide learning activities through physical activity and outdoor work
ADULT ASPECTS
- Certified Montessori teachers at the elementary level
- Continuing professional development
- Observational skills to match students' developmental needs with activities
- Strategies to facilitate the unique and total growth of each individual
- Leadership skills to foster a nurturing environment supportive of learning
- A partnership developed with the family
- Supervision and education of auxiliary classroom personnel
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
- Organized as a legally and fiscally responsible entity
- Non-discriminatory admissions policy
- Written educational policies and procedures
- Adherence to state laws and health requirements
- Current school affiliation with AMS and other professional groups
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYAlpine Montessori School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. |
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