Our passionOur students drive our passion for education. Our mission is to promote academic excellence in a caring, nurturing environment. Montessori Academy is the largest Montessori school in Nashville, accepting students from age 18 months through 8th grade. Our joint accreditation with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) speaks to our high standards and academic strength. We utilize the Stanford Achievement Tests, starting at the third grade level. To read about our school, from the perspective of a current parent Click Here Advantages of a multi-aged classroom Advantages of a sequenced environment Advantages of Co-teaching The following links provide more information: Schedule a Tour Admissions To download our brochures (PDF format) about the Montessori Classroom, please open the links below. Montessori vs. Traditional Classrooms What Parents Want to Know | |
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School calendarFebruary 2010February 2-3 K and 3rd level visits to next level (weather permitting) February 8 10:00 a.m. In-House Field Trip (K-8th) Nashville Ballet February 11 6:15-7:45 p.m. UE/MS Parent Information Meeting (PIM) February 12 7:30-8:00 a.m. Parents visit UE/MS 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. All About UE/MS Meeting Admin. Lounge Valentine's Day Card Exchange 11:15 a.m. School Closes Teacher In-Service February 15 Parent Conferences School Closed February 19 End of Fourth Grading Period February 24 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten Field Trip Recycling Plant February 26 Report Card #4 Last day to re-enroll at $110 February 27 Re-registration Fee changes March 2010 March 5 - April 9 Summer Session Registration 1:30 p.m. All School Assembly (FABA) March 12 11:15 a.m. School Closes 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Skating Party March 13 Re-enrollment fee changes March 14 Daylight Saving Time Begins March 15-19 Spring Break School Closed March 25-26 AMS Conference School Closed To view the 2009-2010 School Calendar Click here. |
Our Mission...To promote academic excellence in a caring, nurturing environment. We actively work to contribute to the educational growth of students. Our excellent standards launch students into higher learning. We foster the circumstances and conditions that contribute to the development of children, providing an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity within our unique Montessori classrooms. Our Vision...Montessori Academy, in partnership with teachers, parents, and students, empowers every student to become an independent, self-directed, self-confident, a motivated learner, and a contributing member of our community. This dynamic partnership and the exceptional Montessori environment enable each student to achieve his or her maximum potential academically, physically, socially, and spiritually while promoting living in harmony with others. Thank you for taking time to explore this innovative philosophy of education. Whether you are a parent seeking a different form of education for your elementary or middle school student where your child can be free to advance at his or her own pace, or a parent of a toddler or preschooler looking for a way to help your child get an excellent foundation, you will find that Dr. Maria Montessori's educational system is well worth exploring. We invite you to join us in a partnership that not only provides an educational foundation for your child but has lasting results that begins a process of lifetime-learning. Please browse through our website and if you would like more personalized information or you would like to schedule a tour Contact Us. You may also contact our office by telephone at (615) 833-3610. |
