Vision
The Community Montessori graduate:
- has developed a respect and responsibility for self, others and the environment;
- has attained the skills and commitment to make a worthwhile contribution to society;
- and is a life-long learner.
Mission
In partnership with families, CM of Boulder Valley challenges the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical potential of a diverse student population by providing a quality Montessori program aligned with state standards and the BVSD strategic initiatives.
School Program/Instructional Characteristics
- Individualized, integrated hands-on learning
- Self-directed, child-centered learning
- Teachers with both Montessori and state certification
- Research-based instructional strategies and resources
- Full complement of developmentally sequenced, manipulative, self-correcting, Montessori materials
- Materials progress from concrete to abstract
- Students progress through 3-year multiage class cycle with same teacher for cycle
- Pre-K (ages 3-6), lower elementary (ages 6-9), upper elementary (ages 9-12)
- Stages of development drive instructional techniques and resources
- Inclusive of various leaning styles and learning needs.
- Presentation of concepts corresponds to cognitive development
- Reality-based early childhood education
- Pre-K cycle integral foundation for elementary and beyond
- 2 1/2 –3 hour uninterrupted learning blocks
- Classroom instruction adaptable to specific student accommodations
- Classroom environments are ordered and aesthetically pleasing
- Students have access to outdoor environment for learning and observation
- Focus on exploring resources beyond classroom walls
- Respect for self, others and environment a central, core theme in every aspect of student’s experience
- Self-discipline fostered through personal responsibility
- Students are given specific freedoms within clear, safe and consistent limits
- Parental involvement in classroom and school community is fostered and encouraged
- Parent education on the Montessori model is provided
- Administrators trained and experienced in Montessori method
- Staff participates in on-going professional development
At Community Montessori We Believe:
- that each child has a right to be respected in a safe and nurturing environment that challenges their learning potential;
- in honoring a student’s individual and unique developmental timetable and learning style by providing differentiated instruction, self-directed, independent learning choices, opportunity to work at one’s own pace and rhythm and the freedom to pursue interests;
- that we are preparing children to become life-long learners;
- that the school staff models respect, cooperation, tolerance and life-long learning;
- that diversity is our greatest strength.