Middle School Program…

The Middle School years are a unique period of human development.  As such, specifics of our program are distinctly different from our current Elementary program while remaining soundly rooted in AMI pedagogy and Montessori School principles and values.

The program focuses on helping students actively engage in and question the world around them.  Guided by questions, “How do we know?”, “Why does this happen?” and ultimately “Why is this significant?” the students investigate and critically examine concepts and ideas through on-going interactive experiences and discussions in which the emphasis is placed on quality and depth of thought, mastery, imagination, passion and adaptability.  By providing students with educational experiences that foster intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, physical and social growth, the program seeks to instill resourcefulness, a sense of social responsibility and a life-long love of the acquisition of knowledge and its responsible application in this world.  In this environment, it is safe to risk opinions and consider unfamiliar points of view.

Montessori core values are at the center of our Middle School program.  They including: respect for individuals and environment; diversity of age, race and socio-economic status; freedom of movement and control of movement; independence; dignity and mutual respect.  Peer mentoring is a natural component of The Montessori Middle School program.

Beyond these values, the following characterize our program:

• Rigorous: Grounded in the Montessori method and developmental knowledge about children and their learning at this age.
• Innovative and Contemporary:  Employing new practices that build upon proven ones.
• Highest Quality: Outstanding staff with Montessori values and background.
• Egalitarian:  Admissions based on portfolio (not test scores) diversity, and citizenship.