Is this school just for special students?
No, this is a public school, open to all students. Average students do just fine. Gifted learners do very well and can often do work beyond grade-level. Students with mild learning problems usually do well, as we are able to make some accommodations for their needs and provide some special education services. Self-control, self-motivation, and an ability to filter out distractions ARE necessary for success here, as the children are working in small groups most of the day and are free to talk and move about the room as they work.
Can children enroll at any age?
No. It is best for a child to enroll as a preschooler. Children who have attended other Montessori preschools are welcome and make an easy transition to our preschool and first grade. Special care must be taken when enrolling an elementary child after first grade, especially one who has not been in Montessori school before. If is often very difficult for children to adjust to the high degree of self-control, responsibility, and independence that is required for success in a Montessori classroom.
How do students get to school?
Most school-age students ride buses provided by the school district from which they come. Preschool students may be transported by parents, or, depending on the school district they live in, they may be transported by bus.
Do you have child care?
No, we do not sponsor any childcare at our site. The YMCA in each school district offers before and after school programs as do many private childcare programs.
How much does it cost?
This is a public school sponsored by the six districts in the collaborative. Kindergarten- grade six attend free, as in any other public school. There is a tuition charge for preschool, payable monthly. Please contact the school for current tuition information.
How can I enroll my child?
You can call the school at 330-966-1912 to arrange a visit.
When you visit, you will be given information on enrollment, tuition for preschoolers, and waiting list details.
Common Misconceptions About Montessori Education
My child is in a traditional school. His teacher says he is too active. Won’t he do better in a Montessori classroom where he can be free to move about? In the Montessori classroom, children are free to move about for purposeful, work-directed activity that does not disturb other children. If your child is engaging in purposeful activity, his teacher is not likely to describe him as “too active.” He would be praised for his great output of work! A child who has difficulty directing his energy towards work has even greater difficulty in a Montessori classroom because he must continually choose to remain with his work in the face of the freedom to move about. Children who move about excessively without accomplishing work (or who disturb other children) lose the freedom to move about.
Is it true that children can do whatever they want in a Montessori school?
Absolutely not! Children are required to exercise a high degree of self-control, independence, and caring for others. The ground rules in every class and in the school as a whole focus on treating all people and all things with respect at all times. Children are required to spend their class time working productively and peacefully on the curriculum. They are free to move about the room and talk for the purpose of work. They are free to choose activities that move them along through the academic curriculum. They are free to plan their time to balance their free choices of work with the deadlines that have been assigned.
Is Montessori education just for gifted students?
No. Montessori education is for all students who are able to demonstrate self-control, independence, and motivation to work. However, it is of particular advantage to an academically gifted student to attend a Montessori school because, with a mixed age class, she can move ahead in the curriculum at a rapid pace. At the same time, because of the resources freely available in the classroom, the gifted student can participate in many enriching activities daily, including those with a strong emphasis on higher-level thinking skills.
Is Montessori education just for students with learning problems?
No. Montessori education is for all students who are able to demonstrate self-control, independence, and motivation to work. Students with mild learning problems often do well in a Montessori setting because the program is based on the individual needs of the child. We strive to match the method to the child rather than insisting that every child fit in the same mold. We make accommodations in methods of instruction and expectations for student output every day, not just for special learners, but for all students. This makes Montessori a good place for ordinary students as well as those with mild learning problems.
Doesn’t the name Montessori mean this is a private school? Isn’t Montessori just for preschool?
Although at one time in the United States Montessori was primarily found in private and parochial schools, it is currently a very popular public magnet school option, especially in larger cities including Cleveland and Cincinnati. In spite of the importance of preschool in the Montessori system of education, not all public Montessori schools include preschool because state tax dollars are not spent for tuition for three and four year olds. There are many private Montessori preschools but only a few extend up through the elementary years. Maria Montessori started with preschoolers but soon extended her study to older children. She developed a comprehensive plan for education for children ages three through twelve. This plan is called the Montessori Method.
As always, you can contact our school office with any questions about our program. If you are interested in learning more about Montessori Education, please use the following links for your research:
Benefits of a Montessori Education
You chose Montessori education because you felt it was right for your child. Let’s review some of the reasons why Montessori is a great way to educate children.
Your child learns at his/her own rate.He/she is neither held back nor pushed forward according to the learning rates of other students. Because of the repetition built into the Montessori system, a child is allowed to work on something until he/she masters it.
Your child learns how to focus and concentrate.Concentration is one of the foundations for learning, and we strive to structure the day so that a child’s focus is not interrupted as he/she works.
Montessori accommodates all learning styles.Some children are visual learners, some are auditory learners, some learn through body movement and feelings, and some use a combination of several learning modes. Montessori teachers know how to support varied learning styles through hands-on materials.
Your child will learn the important skill of being a self-directed learner.The Montessori classroom is carefully designed to ensure the child has the freedom to learn and to think for themselves at a rate that matches their ability to do so.
Your child will achieve independence.Every aspect of the Montessori classroom is designed with the goal of independence in mind. The Montessori teacher encourages children to do things for themselves as soon as they are capable.
A Montessori classroom is a place where children learn order.This provides the sense of security and comfort they need to become self-directed. The children are taught how to maintain this order because they need to take care of things that are shared. This helps them to learn awareness of others which is the basis of cooperation and respect.
Your child will be treated with respect and dignity.Maria Montessori recognized that children deserve and need to be treated with the same respect that we treat adults. The Montessori teacher acknowledges that failures are opportunities for children to learn what went wrong and tries to help children find the path to a solution. The concentration is on the child’s self-esteem coupled with a focus on the rights of others.
A multi-disciplinary approach is taken.The Montessori curriculum and the state standards provide the framework for instruction. In an effort to engage the child’s interests, subjects and concepts are taught using materials from all disciplines.
The benefits of Montessori education go far beyond academic learning.The Montessori classroom instills and supports life-long attitudes and skills that prepare your child to successfully go in any direction that life takes him/her. You have made an excellent choice!
Source: M: the folios Number One, Benefits of Montessori
No, this is a public school, open to all students. Average students do just fine. Gifted learners do very well and can often do work beyond grade-level. Students with mild learning problems usually do well, as we are able to make some accommodations for their needs and provide some special education services. Self-control, self-motivation, and an ability to filter out distractions ARE necessary for success here, as the children are working in small groups most of the day and are free to talk and move about the room as they work.
Can children enroll at any age?
No. It is best for a child to enroll as a preschooler. Children who have attended other Montessori preschools are welcome and make an easy transition to our preschool and first grade. Special care must be taken when enrolling an elementary child after first grade, especially one who has not been in Montessori school before. If is often very difficult for children to adjust to the high degree of self-control, responsibility, and independence that is required for success in a Montessori classroom.
How do students get to school?
Most school-age students ride buses provided by the school district from which they come. Preschool students may be transported by parents, or, depending on the school district they live in, they may be transported by bus.
Do you have child care?
No, we do not sponsor any childcare at our site. The YMCA in each school district offers before and after school programs as do many private childcare programs.
How much does it cost?
This is a public school sponsored by the six districts in the collaborative. Kindergarten- grade six attend free, as in any other public school. There is a tuition charge for preschool, payable monthly. Please contact the school for current tuition information.
How can I enroll my child?
You can call the school at 330-966-1912 to arrange a visit.
When you visit, you will be given information on enrollment, tuition for preschoolers, and waiting list details.
Common Misconceptions About Montessori Education
My child is in a traditional school. His teacher says he is too active. Won’t he do better in a Montessori classroom where he can be free to move about? In the Montessori classroom, children are free to move about for purposeful, work-directed activity that does not disturb other children. If your child is engaging in purposeful activity, his teacher is not likely to describe him as “too active.” He would be praised for his great output of work! A child who has difficulty directing his energy towards work has even greater difficulty in a Montessori classroom because he must continually choose to remain with his work in the face of the freedom to move about. Children who move about excessively without accomplishing work (or who disturb other children) lose the freedom to move about.
Is it true that children can do whatever they want in a Montessori school?
Absolutely not! Children are required to exercise a high degree of self-control, independence, and caring for others. The ground rules in every class and in the school as a whole focus on treating all people and all things with respect at all times. Children are required to spend their class time working productively and peacefully on the curriculum. They are free to move about the room and talk for the purpose of work. They are free to choose activities that move them along through the academic curriculum. They are free to plan their time to balance their free choices of work with the deadlines that have been assigned.
Is Montessori education just for gifted students?
No. Montessori education is for all students who are able to demonstrate self-control, independence, and motivation to work. However, it is of particular advantage to an academically gifted student to attend a Montessori school because, with a mixed age class, she can move ahead in the curriculum at a rapid pace. At the same time, because of the resources freely available in the classroom, the gifted student can participate in many enriching activities daily, including those with a strong emphasis on higher-level thinking skills.
Is Montessori education just for students with learning problems?
No. Montessori education is for all students who are able to demonstrate self-control, independence, and motivation to work. Students with mild learning problems often do well in a Montessori setting because the program is based on the individual needs of the child. We strive to match the method to the child rather than insisting that every child fit in the same mold. We make accommodations in methods of instruction and expectations for student output every day, not just for special learners, but for all students. This makes Montessori a good place for ordinary students as well as those with mild learning problems.
Doesn’t the name Montessori mean this is a private school? Isn’t Montessori just for preschool?
Although at one time in the United States Montessori was primarily found in private and parochial schools, it is currently a very popular public magnet school option, especially in larger cities including Cleveland and Cincinnati. In spite of the importance of preschool in the Montessori system of education, not all public Montessori schools include preschool because state tax dollars are not spent for tuition for three and four year olds. There are many private Montessori preschools but only a few extend up through the elementary years. Maria Montessori started with preschoolers but soon extended her study to older children. She developed a comprehensive plan for education for children ages three through twelve. This plan is called the Montessori Method.
As always, you can contact our school office with any questions about our program. If you are interested in learning more about Montessori Education, please use the following links for your research:
Benefits of a Montessori Education
You chose Montessori education because you felt it was right for your child. Let’s review some of the reasons why Montessori is a great way to educate children.
Your child learns at his/her own rate.He/she is neither held back nor pushed forward according to the learning rates of other students. Because of the repetition built into the Montessori system, a child is allowed to work on something until he/she masters it.
Your child learns how to focus and concentrate.Concentration is one of the foundations for learning, and we strive to structure the day so that a child’s focus is not interrupted as he/she works.
Montessori accommodates all learning styles.Some children are visual learners, some are auditory learners, some learn through body movement and feelings, and some use a combination of several learning modes. Montessori teachers know how to support varied learning styles through hands-on materials.
Your child will learn the important skill of being a self-directed learner.The Montessori classroom is carefully designed to ensure the child has the freedom to learn and to think for themselves at a rate that matches their ability to do so.
Your child will achieve independence.Every aspect of the Montessori classroom is designed with the goal of independence in mind. The Montessori teacher encourages children to do things for themselves as soon as they are capable.
A Montessori classroom is a place where children learn order.This provides the sense of security and comfort they need to become self-directed. The children are taught how to maintain this order because they need to take care of things that are shared. This helps them to learn awareness of others which is the basis of cooperation and respect.
Your child will be treated with respect and dignity.Maria Montessori recognized that children deserve and need to be treated with the same respect that we treat adults. The Montessori teacher acknowledges that failures are opportunities for children to learn what went wrong and tries to help children find the path to a solution. The concentration is on the child’s self-esteem coupled with a focus on the rights of others.
A multi-disciplinary approach is taken.The Montessori curriculum and the state standards provide the framework for instruction. In an effort to engage the child’s interests, subjects and concepts are taught using materials from all disciplines.
The benefits of Montessori education go far beyond academic learning.The Montessori classroom instills and supports life-long attitudes and skills that prepare your child to successfully go in any direction that life takes him/her. You have made an excellent choice!
Source: M: the folios Number One, Benefits of Montessori
