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.