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Parent Information Meeting Wed, May 13, 2009
Tupelo Music Hall
Agenda
Welcome
Introductions
Vision/Mission
Curriculum
Educational Methodology
Facility
School Growth Plan
Hours/Schedule/Calendar
Montessori Philosophy
Admission Process
Q&A
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What do these three folks have in
common?
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Jeff Bezos – Amazon
Larry Page - Google Sergey Brin - Google
With this list of folks?
Alice Waters, Friedrich Hundertwasser, Julia Child, Gabriel
Garcia Marquez, Helen Keller, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Mahatma Gandhi, Sigmund Freud, Buckminster Fuller, Leo Tolstoy, Bertrand Russell, Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson,
John Holt, Ann Frank, the Dalai Lama, Jacqueline Kennedy, Prince William and Prince Harry of the English royal family, Cher Bono, Yul Brynner, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Yo Yo Ma.
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Vision
The vision of Southern NH Montessori Academy is to provide a world-class educational experience to children ages 5-15,
through an enriched curriculum in an intriguing environment that cultivates human potential, nurtures
curiosity and inspires a sense of wonder…
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Mission
At Southern NH Montessori Academy:
Children learn at their own pace intellectually;
Through an integrated curriculum, concentration is given to educating the “whole child” (all facets of the child's being, including: intellectual, physical, emotional, social and creative aspects) with a strong emphasis of hands-on and experiential learning;
Each child’s education is guided by individualized learning plans;
We shepherd the character development of each child promoting independence, self-expression, and respect for oneself, others, and the world.
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Curriculum
Core
Language Arts
Math
Cultural Studies
Science
Practical Life
Enrichment
Elementary Latin
Physical Education
Creative Arts (Visual & Performing)
Foreign Language/Spanish
Technology
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Curriculum
Tree
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Integrated Curriculum
See Exhibit
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Educational Methodology
Children as individuals
Multiage classes
Integrated curriculum.
Independence is nurtured
Peace and conflict resolution are taught daily
Character development
Hands-on learning
The environments are responsibly and carefully
Teachers, children parents work together
Self-expression is nurtured
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Facility
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Calendar/Hours
School Day 8:30 – 3:15
State of NH requirement - 180 academic days
Spring break the last week of March versus the traditional February and April vacations
Schedule 8:15 - 8:30am Drop-off
8:30 - 9:00am Greetings/Circle/Meeting/Instruction (30 minutes)
9:00 - Noon Independent Work (3 hours)
Noon - 12:30pm Lunch (30 minutes)
12:30 - 1:00pm Recess (30 minutes)
1:00 – 1:45pm Physical Education (45 minutes)
2:00 – 2:45pm Reading/Writing (45 minutes)
2:45-- 3:15pm Circle/Meeting/Closure (30 minutes)
3:15 - 3:30pm Dismissal
After-school program
Programs under consideration include:
FIRST (Lego League)/Odyssey
Scouts (Cub Scouts/Brownies)
Instrument Lessons
Clubs (chess, checkers)
… to compliment our robust curriculum to provide both socialization opportunities and FUN
“Green” School
Recycling
Composting
Minimize use of plastics
Green cleaning supplies/products
Energy conscious
Laptop Lunchbox bulk orders
Admission
1. Information Inquiry
2. Application
3. Interview
4. Acceptance
5. Response
Accreditation
American Montessori Society
AMS Accreditation is a voluntary process undertaken by schools that are committed to continuous school improvement.
Through a documentation of compliance with AMS Standards and a comprehensive self-study process, a school defines itself in terms of strengths and areas that need improvement and validates that the school is what it says it is and does what it says it does.
Requires the school have been in operation for 2 years
SNHMA Goal: 2011-2012
School Growth Plan
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Montessori Educational Benefits
Child works as long as s/he wants on chosen project
Children encouraged to teach, collaborate, and help each other
Child chooses own work based upon own interests and abilities
Child sets own learning pace to internalize information
Child spots own errors through feedback from material
Learning is reinforced internally through child's own repetition of activity and internal feelings of success
Multi-sensory materials for physical exploration & development
Organized program for learning care of self and environment
Child can work where s/he is comfortable, moves & talks at will (yet doesn't disturb others); group work is voluntary & negotiable
Organized program for parents to understand the Montessori philosophy & participate in the learning process
Emphasis on cognitive structures & social development
Teacher's role is unobtrusive; child actively participates in learning
Environment & method encourage internal self-discipline
Individual & group instruction adapts to each student's learning style
Mixed age grouping
Child formulates concepts from self-teaching materials
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