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Table of Contents
Section 1: Our School
Mission Statement - pg 1
Our Dedicated Leadership - pg 2
Our Wonderful Staff - pg 3
Licensing and Accreditation - pg 4
The Montessori Method - pg 5
The Genius of Montessori - pg 7
Will My Child Thrive in Montessori? - pg 9 Montessori vs Traditional - pg 10
Successful Montessori Educated Individual - pg 11
Section 2: The Montessori Environment
The Prepared Environment - pg 13
Daily Lessons - pg 14
Our Young Scholars - Toddlers - pg 15 Our Young Scholars - Primary - pg 16
The Kindergarten Year - pg 17
Our Young Scholars - Elementary - pg 18 Enrichment of the Montessori Day - pg 19
Section 3: Montessori Academics and STEAM Montessori is Steam! - pg 20
Section 4: Supporting Our Students
The Road to Independence - pg 21
True Meaning of Discipline - pg 22
Supporting Academics - pg 23
Supporting Children Who Are Struggling - pg 25 Developmental Behaviors - pg 26
Section 5: Partnering With Parents
Becoming a Montessori Parent - pg 28
The Art of Communication - pg 29
Parent Volunteer/Chaperon Guidelines - pg 30 Parentʼs Rights - pg 31
Section 6: Policies and Procedures Arrival and Dismissal - pg 33
Release of Children - pg 34
Keeping Our Children Healthy - pg 35 Supporting a Peaceful Environment - pg 38 Other Important Information - pg 39
Nap Time - pg 41
Healthy Nutritious Lunches - pg 42
Toilet Mastery - pg 44
The Celebration of Life - pg 45
Out of School Relationships with Staff - pg 46 Parking Lot Safety - pg 47
Section 7: Schedules
Class Schedule - Toddlers - pg 48
Class Schedule - Primary - pg 49 Class Schedule - Elementary - pg 50
Section 8: Important Information Financial Items - pg 51
School Hours and Contact Information - pg 52 Calendar - pg 54
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence
and of the greater possibilities of their future”
-Maria Montessori