The BVSD standards are taught using the Montessori Method. We are driving our instruction
with formative and summative assessments as well as the student’s love of learning and
supporting the child’s exploration of the curriculum. The teachers at Community Montessori not
only have incredible skills but big hearts and great compassion. They are constantly growing as
professionals to do what is best for our students.

Our goal is to reach all students and facilitate their growth. Our Montessori focus allows for
differentiation and individualization for each student. When a student has learning differences
that need a more targeted or intensive approach, we have excellent interventionists to support
the student and help build their skills and knowledge.

As we are an open enrollment school, our parents make a choice to send their children here
and are dedicated to ensuring the success of our school. We have teachers who value our
community so much that their own children attend our school. Parents are active in volunteering
to support our teachers and our students. Volunteering can be weeding in the garden, reading
to students, providing food for classroom pets, helping with classroom tasks and fundraising to
name a few. We appreciate any support that parents provide. Mostly, we appreciate that they
share their children with us.

Our culture is built upon respect. Respect for self, others and the environment. Our students
embody the meaning of respect. The older students work with the younger students. They
show a selfless concern and care for each other. Our students love this school so much that
they come back to visit the staff and let us know how they are doing. Our sense of community
is engrained. Our student body is very diverse. We celebrate and embrace diversity as a part
of the multicultural essence of Montessori. We follow the Nurtured Heart method by Howard
Glasser as part of our Positive Behavior Support (PBS) plan. It is a positive approach which
supports a healthy, safe learning environment where students can thrive.