Language and Literature

The language curriculum emphasizes creative/expository writing, interpretive reading of literature/poetry, and increased comprehension skills through various reading activities and book reports. Creative writing allows the student to express thoughts, build sentence structure, and gain story writing skills. Grammar and vocabulary studies are designed to reinforce word families, parts of speech, and their functions.

Mathematics

The curriculum is presented with concrete materials, which reveal arithmetic, geometric and algebraic connections. We extend the knowledge of the decimal system, negative numbers, squaring, cubing and geometry. Students explore geometry on a sensorial level. We begin with a study of congruency, similarity and equivalence, preparing them for later area and theorem work. We introduce the study of lines, measurement of angles and construction of geometric figures.

Cultural and Social Studies

History begins with the concept of the passage of time, geologic time and the study of the Solar System and early life on Earth, and all its inhabitants. Students learn how the contributions of humankind throughout history have brought us to where we are today.

Geography studies integrate both political and physical composition of the earth. Maps, globes, charts and models supplement the study of geographical features and landforms. The students explore various cultures, their people and customs.

Life Sciences

Botany, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth sciences and zoology are presented to the children in enriching and exciting ways. Projects and research help students to understand abstract concepts and draw their own conclusions. Hands on activities and experiments are essential for this study.

Computers

The classroom is equipped with state of the art technology. The children have access to computers and age appropriate software that reinforce their academic studies. Technology related skills are essential for this generation to succeed in the future.

Foreign Language

The study of foreign language and culture is introduced through conversational methods. The program is designed to be colloquial, interesting and useful. Students learn phrases, vocabulary and the fundamentals of the language.

Music and Movement

Arts and culture are not separate entities, but are interwoven essentials in each of the subject levels. Focus is on the achievements of humanity, a profound respect and appreciation for what was created by man. Children are encouraged to explore art, drama, and creative writing during their explorations of the prepared environment and its contents. Talented professional instructors design meaningful and inspirational lessons using various techniques and media.

Physical conditioning, strengthening, rules, cooperation and sportsmanship are taught, along with basic skills in a variety of activities. Students learn to trust their own abilities and gain respect for themselves, others and the environment.

7:00 to 7:30 a.m.         ARRIVALS

7:30 to 8:00 a.m.         MONTESSORI CLASS MEETING

8:00 to 8:15 a.m.         MORNING SNACK

8:15 to 11:30 a.m.       MONTESSORI PRESENTATIONS, AND INDEPENDENT MONTESSORI WORK CYCLE

• History, Geography, Math, Language, Life Sciences, Foreign Language, Computers Music and Movement, and Art.

11:30 to 12:30 p.m. SUPERVISED LUNCH and OUTDOOR PLAY

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.       QUIET READING AND MONTESSORI WORK CYCLE

• Children will continue their afternoon work cycle until 2:30 p.m., when we prepare for dismissal.

2:30 to 2:45 p.m.         FULL DAY DISMISSAL

2:45 to 3:00 p.m.         AFTERNOON SNACK FOR EXTENDED STUDENTS

3:00 to 4:00 p.m.         ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND HOMEWORK

4:00 to 6:00 p.m.    OUTSIDE AND INDOOR ACTIVITIES

6:00 p.m.                SCHOOL CLOSED.

• Child must be 6 years old at the time of enrollment and must have successfully completed Kindergarten.

• Appropriate documentation of Kindergarten completion will be required—report cards, class records.

• Completion of all steps in the online registration process.

• Payment of registration fee ($415.00 -- non-refundable).

• A month-long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial and meets the needs of the child.

• Prior to the first day of class, each child must have the following documents uploaded in their digital student file as required by the Department of Children and Families (DCF):

  • Certificate of Health (DH form 3040).

  • Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH form 680).

  • Copy of the child’s Birth Certificate.

  • Emergency Information Card signed with allergy and health concerns documented.

  • Allergies and health concerns documented

  • Signed Covid waiver (required by the school)