Our mission, in partnership with teachers,parents and students, is to nurture a lifelong love of learning. Our “whole child” focus creates self-motivated, creative critical thinkers and kind, responsible global citizens. We are unflagging in our commitment to our students and strive to create an exceptional and authentic Montessori environment, so that each student may achieve their maximum potential.

Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future… Let us treat them with all the kindness which we would wish to help to develop in them.

Maria Montessori

We shall walk together in this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.

Maria Montessori

By providing the necessary tools and resources for a child to explore concepts independently, we free him from dependence on the adult as the giver of information.

Maria Montessori

One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.

Maria Montessori

The satisfaction which they find in their work has given them a grace and ease like that which comes from music.

Maria Montessori

 

Philosophy & Guiding Principles

The Village School is guided by the theory and practice of the Montessori philosophy and believes that it is fundamentally important to:

Foster

a lifelong love of learning.

Impart

a challenging curriculum that supports and respects individual learning styles in multi-age classrooms.

Educate

the whole child by recognizing and respecting the physical, emotional, and intellectual individuality of each child.

Nurture

in each child creativity, independence, self-confidence, and the joy of discovery.

Encourage

sensitivity and awareness for all people and cultures as well as for the global environment.

Provide

well-structured environments, order and orientation in classrooms, proper sequencing of materials, and a consistent educational approach.

Affirm

and support the value of family-school partnerships by encouraging active family involvement.

Develop

a sense of community in and out of classrooms by encouraging cooperative learning, problem solving, and community service.

 

What We Stand For

  1. Progressive Education - teaching critical thinking and problem solving skills while using the latest technological advances to encourage creativity and innovation through collaborative projects.
  2. Inclusion and Anti-bias - fostering a culture of students who are able to recognize bias and injustice and to develop the ability of each student to stand against it.
  3. Diversity - celebrating all peoples, religions, and backgrounds by incorporating culturally sensitive presentations and discussion opportunities into the daily lives of students. 
  4. Sustainability - striving to instill in students a responsibility for caring for their environment by involving them in recycling and composting initiatives as well as a collaborative gardening program from toddler through middle school. 

The Village School believes that ethnic, racial, gender, and religious diversity create the opportunity for understanding and cooperation among all people. We seek to build a strong foundation of tolerance, recognizing each human being’s uniqueness. In concordance with this policy, the school does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status or national origin in regard to admission, programs, scholarships, and employment.

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