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Information for Prospective Families
Montessori Elementary School of Chico offers excellent educational opportunities for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is on a traditional schedule. The school day is from 8:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. After and before school care is available for $4.00 per hour. Please drop by for a visit or call us at 343-4308. We would be happy to give you a tour and answer any questions you may have.
Some questions commonly asked are:
What is Montessori?
The Montessori method of education is named after Italy’s first woman doctor, Maria Montessori. Montessori believed that children learned best within a social environment which supports each individual’s unique development. More information about Maria Montessori and her educational philosophy is here.
What makes Montessori Elementary unique?
- Individualized instruction: students work at their own pace and developmental stages are honored.
- Hands-on learning: these provide a kinesthetic memory, going from the concrete to the abstract.
- Students have ownership of the classroom: they clean and maintain their room; students make up their own classroom agreements.
- Method - encouragement - self-esteem: Students are accepted for who they are in a nurturing environment.
- Teacher/Student ratio is 1:15
- Development of good work-study habits: students learn how to successfully monitor their own work and complete assignments.
- The Montessori experience emphasizes cooperation and respect and facilitates the learning of appropriate social skills.
What does your Montessori curriculum consist of?
- MATH: calculation; memorization of facts; story problems; geometry; manipulation of objects allows child to feel competent in math skills.
- READING: phonics; reading throughout the curriculum; poetry; Barnell Loft and SRA programs; research skills; mechanics of language; grammar and vocabulary.
- SPANISH: conversational and written.
- SPELLING: weekly spelling homework and tests.
- HANDWRITING: manuscript and cursive.
- PHYSICAL EDUCATION: daily activities; games; aerobics; skills development; Tai-Chi; Yoga; cooperative games and stretching exercises.
- HISTORY: The study of time; the earth from prehistory to current day.
- GEOGRAPHY: the study of the continents; landforms; customs and celebrations of countries; the needs of people.
- BOTANY: a complete study of plant life, their parts and needs.
- ZOOLOGY: a thorough study of external parts; internal systems; and the needs of animal life, includes pet care and maintenance.
- CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS: a beginning look at the “How and Why” of chemistry and physics.
- ARTS/CRAFTS/MUSIC/DRAMA: Creative arts are integrated into the curriculum in both the lower and upper elementary classes.
- PRACTICAL LIFE: Montessori focuses on the whole child, therefore, cooking, sewing, gardening, knitting, classroom maintenance and other practical chores are included in a child’s school day.
How do I enroll my child at Montessori Elementary of Chico?
Our 2008 — 2009 admission information is here.
Again, thank you for your interest in our school. We think you’ll like our approach to educating young people.