Summary

Contact Info

Alexander Montessori School
6050 Southwest 57th Avenue
Miami , FL 33143
www.alexandermontessori.com

Tel: (305) 665-6274

Director: Headmaster - James R. McGhee II, Headmistress - Dr. Joyce McGhee

Application Information

Applications accepted

1. mail enrollment contract and deposit. 2. parent(s) and child interview, for acceptance. (we have an applicant waiting list). applications are accepted at birth, for reservation at the second birthday. if space is not available at the exact time of the second birthday, parents are called from the applicant pool as space becomes available. space is limited. we encourage parents who wish to have their child complete the montessori education through age 12 in our preschool and elementary school. sons and daughters of alumni and families currently enrolled have priority reservations as long as their application is entered at least a year in advance of the second birthday.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The philosophy is that the only valid impulse to learning is the self-motivation of the child. Children learn the Montessori way because the teacher prepares the environment with which the child interacts, presents experiences at the proper time of the period of interest and action and, therefore, the child absorbs the benefits of the experience. This further motivates the urge to move and learn and fosters the courage to pursue curiosity and intellectual development."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (2.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense		-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (1.5)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.2)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (1.0)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (2.8)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.3)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: 1. mail enrollment contract and deposit. 2. parent(s) and child interview, for acceptance. (we have an applicant waiting list). applications are accepted at birth, for reservation at the second birthday. if space is not available at the exact time of the second birthday, parents are called from the applicant pool as space becomes available. space is limited. we encourage parents who wish to have their child complete the montessori education through age 12 in our preschool and elementary school. sons and daughters of alumni and families currently enrolled have priority reservations as long as their application is entered at least a year in advance of the second birthday.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Diversity

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.