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Welcome to Good Shepherd Montessori School. Our mission is to provide first-class education for young children, nurturing each individual child’s intellectual, physical, and emotional development.
Our Curriculum includes practical life, sensorial development, reading and writing, math, science, music, art, physical education, and foreign language. Lessons begin with basic activities and progress over time to advanced work.
Our Classes
The Early Primary Class (ages 2-3)
is the ideal starting point for 2s and for young 3s who are new to preschool
or need help with toileting. The children enjoy Montessori lessons and
other developmentally-appropriate activities that nurture curiosity and independence.
Children do not have to be potty trained.
The Primary Class (ages
3-6) is a three-year program, which includes the Kindergarten year.
All ages are combined in one class, where each child is taught
individually and works at his/her own pace. A child must be fully
potty trained before entering the Primary class.
The Elementary Class (ages 6-9) continues
the Montessori philosophy with lessons and advanced work in language, math,
science and social studies. The School Day
The school day runs from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. A half day option (9 to 12) is available for 2- and 3-year olds.
AM Care is available before school (7:30-8:45) and PM Care after school (3-6).
The morning: The children spend the morning in their classes working with their teachers and the Montessori materials. Morning class also includes music class, snack time, and outdoor playtime. The afternoon: Children who stay for the afternoon have lunch at 12:00. After lunch: Pre-K children have quiet time and a nap. 4-year-olds who no longer nap pursue additional learning activities in the “Nest.” They also have a weekly piano class. Kindergarten and Elementary children return to their classes for upper-level Montessori work. They also have weekly lessons in foreign language, chorus, and piano.
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