Computers and Technology
Elementary Community Montessori students have access to computer technology in the classrooms and in the library.  All computers are networked to each other and to the printers located in various parts of the building.  Students use computers for research, keyboarding, writing, and math. 

To insure appropriate use of the internet, parents and students need to sign an agreement that is available from the classroom teacher or in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Guide.
 
PST ( Problem Solving Team)
A parent or staff member can request a SSP meeting.  This meeting may include the classroom teacher, the principal, the special education teacher, the parent(s) and other resource personnel as appropriate.  At this meeting, the team presents  perceived strengths and needs of the child.  The team identifies additional interventions which are implemented by the classroom teacher and other resource personnel. 
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Students who have a primary language other than English in the home may receive specialized assistance at school.  Services are provided through extensions of the curriculum in the classroom and through specialized training of the teachers and other support staff.  At Community Montessori the model of Montessori education values bilingualism while supporting the needs of the English Language Learner who is working toward English proficiency.

Interventions-RtI
Students with all types of special needs receive specialized assistance at school.  Some services are provided through extensions of the curriculum in the classroom and some services are provided in a special location in school.  We do not label students, but we do want to know their special needs so that we can provide for them.  At Community Montessori the model of Montessori education allows for children to work in an individualized environment, often resulting in a natural classroom accommodation which requires no additional intervention.

Specialists
Art, Music and Physical Education are offered at Community Montessori for Kindergarten through 5th grade children.  These pull-out classes are offered throughout the school day.  Instrumental music is offered for children in fifth grade.

The literacy teachers and media specialist (library) also support literacy instruction in collaboration with the classroom teacher.

Talented and Gifted
We have a TAG Educational Advisor who coordinates with teachers the TAG programming for Community Montessori students.  The TAG advisor keeps the staff and parents informed of TAG resources available in the district as well as helping to identify TAG students.

Library
The following is an overview of how our Community Montessori library operates.  If you wish more information, you are always welcome to visit the library.

1. The library is staffed on a part time basis.  Any child who would like to return, renew or check out a book outside of class time, is encouraged to check the current Parent Directory that you received in the Fall for times the library is open.

2. Each class has an assigned period in the library per week.

3. Library books circulate for one week and may be renewed twice.  Primary students may check-out one book at a time.  Elementary students may check-out one book for independent reading and one book for research.

4. Overdue notices are our way of reminding students (and parents) when books need to be returned.  They are usually sent out monthly.  Please help your child to be a good school citizen by returning media materials on time.  Our library is small and often another child is waiting to read a book or do research on a topic.

5. New students receive a library contract when they first start school.  This contract lists library expectations.  For example, lost media materials must be replaced or paid for, although we certainly try to give as much time as possible for misplaced items to be found.  Please review the contract with your child, sign it and return it to the library.  It will be kept on file in the library and need only be filled out once, when your student enters the school.

6. There is a small parent Montessori material shelf in the media center.  You are welcome to check out these materials.