Grade 8 Montessori students transition to traditional classes for Geography and Math while staying in the Montessori program for Science and English.
In addition to academics, the program is designed to support students’ academic, physical, social, and emotional development. These domains are inseparable in a Montessori education. The Montessori middle years’ program is designed to support the growth of effective communication, compassion and care for others and the environment, skills in conflict resolution, openness to new experiences, and a warm, caring, positive outlook on life. As middle grade students strive for independence and autonomy, the classroom offers freedom of choice in an atmosphere of social responsibility and self-discipline. Teachers act as mentors and guides to encouraging inquiry, creative problem solving, cooperation, and social interaction through learning.