Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Teachers build communication with parents from the beginning of each child's attendance by means of verbal accounts, home visits, written summaries. We report school experiences and include home activities in our learning process through the child's sharing and parent involvement. Parent-Teacher conferences are held in the spring prior to enrollment for the next year. A room parent supports the communication and involvement for families and Parent Meetings bring together the Parents and Teachers for exchange of ideas.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.9)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

Parent handbook provides cues to parents for a successful start. Family needs for classroom presence are considered individually. Each child is encouraged to make choices of activity and become comfortable and independent in the school setting.
Parent-Teacher communication supports success.

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.9)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Self-Discipline is a guiding principle. The Child is motivated to succeed and to do the right thing. The community atmosphere is conducive to friendly lessons in good behavior and making choices to benefit others. Parent-Teacher communication supports success.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

This free association is accepted and children learn that it is safe to make choices. This choice is usually varied from one activity to another and does not imply that a child would only play with one other child for the day.
Also, any child can ask to watch or join in an activity and it is the option of the child who is responsible for the activity to allow other children to watch or help.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
Discovery Montessori has been very supportive of our family through developmental stages and health issues. They are always positive about my child.

Parent #2
The school has an enclosed play area with a variety of structures and a garden.

Extended Care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

SUMMER CLASSES MEET 8:45 TO 2:45
8 WEEKS ENROLLED BY MONTH OR 2 WEEK SESSION -ADVISED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS

Schedule options in these classes are available to all students. Full time gives more time for development and is advised as a child grows in experience and gains independence.

The younger children are getting time with introductory learning skills and classroom community building and the entire class attends as a mixed age groiup.

Morning and Afternoon sessions are available for half-day attendance. Adding time to a morning schedule by attending some afternoons is an option.

Full Time attendance is a classroom experience with morning and afternoon activity sessions. Children bring their lunches.

Application Process

Admissions Process

Director's Comments

Children step out of the home into a school community as an individual who will quickly gain confidence and show independence and responsibility. Montessori curriculum and practices build the character and intellect of the child. Parents can encourage this growth and work with us to see children succeed. The school curriculum is designed for a 3 year experience and prepares the child for successful entry into any Elementary School program. Continued education in Montessori Schools is available and appropriate for many children.