The Elementary Program fosters your child’s creativity, logical thinking, social growth, and emotional intelligence through personalized and small group lessons and activities.
Apart from enhancing the child’s proficiency in reading, mathematics, and writing, Elementary sessions facilitate the student’s exploration of the interconnectedness of life in the universe. In addition to the standard academic program, students participate in classes with our dedicated instructors in music, art, physical education, and Spanish.
The Elementary curriculum revolves around a three-year cycle. The framework used to orient the subject matter are known as the “Great Lessons”:
- The formation of the Universe & planet Earth
- The emergence of life on Earth
- The arrival and development of human beings
- The creation and use of the alphabet & signs
- The discovery and use of numbers
Lower Elementary (1st-3rd Grade)
Through the use of weekly work plans and independent work, children learn independence, time management, collaboration, goal-setting, and responsibility to oneself and others. Our elementary program engages regularly in field trips and service projects around our community.
Subjects covered in addition to reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics include cosmology, geography, geology, biology, mythology, history, and cultural studies.
Upper Elementary (4th-6th Grade)
Students continue to foster a strong sense of community and become empowered individuals. Children develop the values of politeness, acceptance, and compassion for others. They learn to make complex decisions, have increased responsibility, and continually cultivate a sense of resilience.
Within the Montessori Elementary curriculum, children are encouraged to articulate their thoughts and engage in self-directed learning through research and collaborative projects. This process enables them to exchange a wealth of knowledge with their peers.
In addition to the furthering their knowledge in the subject areas listed above, Upper Elementary students will begin work in chemistry and physics.
Upper Elementary students annually participate in the Montessori Model United Nations Conference. The class selects member country/ countries of the United Nations to research throughout the school year and represent at the international conference in the late winter/early spring. Each student acts as a committee member representing their country’s concerns in a specific area, such as Food Insecurity, Disaster Preparedness, and Access to Education.