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If you are interested in finding out more information about Journey
Montessori Academy, please contact us. We will
be happy to send your more information or answer any questions you might have about our school.
Job Opportunities
We are looking for experienced Montessori teachers and assistants that are interested in joining our school. Please submit your resume to us.
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Curriculum
What is Montessori Education?
Montessori education is characterized by multi-age classrooms, a prepared environment with a special set of
educational materials, concrete materials which make concepts real and easier to internalize, student chosen
work in long work periods, individual and small group instruction, and curriculum that permits children to
progress at their own pace. Each child’s progress is monitored individually and lessons are offered to
children when they are developmentally ready.
What is the goal of the Montessori Elementary Curriculum?
The goal is to educate the child for life. This is accomplished by:
- Providing the child with the tools to become a learner independent of the adult
- Developing within the child an understanding of how to learn
- Providing the child with a social setting in which to develop appropriate social skills such as peaceful resolutions to conflict
- Acquainting the child with the democratic process
- Instilling in the child a respect for all living things
- Encouraging the child to honor individuality and the differences in others
- Giving the child a sense of belonging in the universe
What makes Journey Montessori Academy unique?
We believe that each child is an individual with unique gifts, interests, and abilities. We will teach each child
at his/her own level and provide a framework for children to choose work in which they are interested and competent.
We will provide enough information to spark interest in a topic and then allow the child to pursue her/his own interest
in the subject. We believe that respect is important for children to feel and show. We will show respect to the
children, people in our community, animals, and our belongings. Through open-minded observations and detailed
record keeping, we will assess, plan, and teach to guide each child on his/her educational journey. We believe that
children need to have a choice to move and socialize while they work. We will encourage children to move
around the room as needed and to communicate with each other, as long as they respect others. We believe in
open communication between parents and teachers and feel that together we can guide the individual child.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum includes traditional subjects such as history, mathematics,
science, language, art, music, and physical education. In addition, we
will also offer Spanish, drama, cosmic education, environmental
education, practical life, band and orchestra.
Please check out more details about our curriculum using one of the links below:
2011/2012 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2011/2012 school year is now open! Please check out our curriculum for more details on what we offer. You can also check out our admissions page for more information on the enrollment process. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Tutoring now available!
We now provide reasonably priced tutoring for all ages in all subjects. We offer one-on-one tutoring at times that are convenient for you. Students are not required to attend our school to take advantage of our tutoring program - all are welcome! Please Contact Us for more information or to schedule a time.
Summer School
We had a fun summer and learned a lot about different countries around the world during our "Passport to the World" program. Check out our Summer Program to see where we went this summer. We will be back next summer for another world tour!