Programs
Programs:
Program Philosophy
Ages
Hours
Holidays
Snacks
Lunches
Birthdays
Field Trips
Parent/Teacher Meetings
Progress Reports
Why Montessori ?
The importance of the Early Years
Dr. Montessori, one of the most important educators of our time, emphasized the need for early education. She wrote, “The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to age six. For that is the time when man’s intelligence itself, his greatest implement, is being formed, not only intelligence but the full totality of his physic powers; at no other age has the child greater need of an intelligent help and any obstacle that impedes his creative work will lessen the chance he has of achieving perfection”
Why should you send your child to a Montessori School?
Montessori is education … not a nursery school or a day care center. The best time to start your child’s education is during the early years … 2 _ to 3 years when most of a child’s intelligence and social characteristics are formed. Fifty percent of the child’s mental development occurs before 4 years of age. In a Montessori School your child will learn to think in logical patterns and to deal with reality. Children with a Montessori background become better prepared to cope with the complex challenges of tomorrow’s world.
Why are Montessori children generally self-confident, outgoing and self-reliant?
Montessori is based on a profound respect for each child’s personality. Children work from their own free choice and are allowed a large measure of independence which forms the basis of self-discipline as children progress in their ability to understand their achievement.
Montessori presents endless opportunities among the children for mutual help which is joyfully given and received. Co-operative social interaction and among children of different ages engenders feelings of friendship, respect for the rights of others and self-confidence. These aspects of the Montessori programme help eliminate the necessity for coercion which often causes feelings of inferiority and stress.
What happens when a Montessori child enters the public school system?
The habits and skills which a child develops in a Montessori class, lasts a lifetime. Since Montessori Education is successful in developing concentration, self-discipline, a love of learning and social skills, the child is better equipped to enter new situations and to easily adjust to the traditional school environment. Good habits that are acquired in a child’s life result in a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
Program Philosophy
The Montessori classroom is carefully prepared and equipped with learning materials that appeal to the child’s sense of curiosity and desire to learn. The materials are bright, attractive and placed within the child’s reach. Care of the environment or classroom is as much the children’s responsibility as the teacher’s and they are encouraged to return an activity to its proper place after use. This helps develop organization and consideration for others.
Appreciation of nature and culture and important aspects of a Montessori class. Many of the materials encourage learning about plants, animals and our world, as well as language and mathematics. Montessorians believe that children have an inner desire for peace and order in their lives and that a carefully prepared class and program and a sensitive, caring teacher enhance a child’s development and promote a positive self-image.Staff
Our staff is chosen not only for their educational status but more importantly, for their love and respect for children. Because of the demands put on today’s family, children spend a great deal of their waking hours with a teacher. Therefore, it is important that the people who fulfill this role are special. We feel very privileged to have such special people as our teachers.
Ages:
Advance Montessori School will start their Montessori Program from
18 months to 6 yrs old. AS of September 2009, our Elementary School division will commence( Grades 1 to 6).
School Hours:
Our Montessori Program is open from September to June. School hours open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM-6:00 PM .
Classes start at 9AM- 4:00PM.
Before school 7:00AM-9:00AM (extra charge)
After school 4:00PM- 6:PM (extra charge)
Holidays:
The holidays observed are the usual statuary holidays. (Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Christmas break and Spring break).
Snacks
A nutritious snack is provided by the school once in the morning and again in the afternoon. The fees includes the cost of snacks.
Lunch
A fresh hot lunch is served to children attending a full day session.
Birthday Celebrations
You may celebrate your child’s birthday by sending a nut-free cake that must be commercially bought. The class will wish and sing thehappy birthday song.
Field Trips
Field trips will be conducted occasionally at the discretion of the Principal. A field trip will consist of only half a day. Students will be transported using the services of a licensed bus company. Parents will be given the option to volunteer during a field trip.
Parent –Teacher MeetingThese nights are set aside to familiarize parents with our program and to discuss new initiatives for the school year. Children should not attend these presentations. Please remember that this is not an interview time.
Parent/Teacher interviews following the June progress report are on a request basis only. It is important to remember that a holistic Montessori Education stresses individual achievement in variety of subjects. The accomplishments of each student are not measured or compared to other students.Progress Reports
Children in the classes are issued two formal report cards in January and June. Parent/Teacher interview are held at the end of each term, (January/June). Two mid-term progress report will be issued in November and March.
Outdoor play
The children will be taken outdoors when the weather permits. Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately. Your child must participate outdoors regardless of attire.
All children are expected to participate in outdoor activities. If your child is not well enough to go outside, he/she is not well enough to come to school.
Emergency Information
If your child is ill or injured, we must know where to contact you. Therefore, it is essential that the information we have on file be accurate. In September, you will receive a student information update form. All allergies must be reported to the school immediately upon diagnosis. If the information you have provided changes during the school year, please contact the school immediately.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please call: (905)669-0101
Email: advancemontessori
Advance Montessori, 8142 Islington Ave. Woodbridge, ON