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OUR
PROGRAMS
Our program is designed to focus on the child's physical,
intellectual, social and emotional development, including
interpersonal, intrapersonal, and socialization skills.
Please
select the appropriate program for your child and read
more specifically about the goals for each class.
Elementary
program
Elementary
students build upon skills and concepts introduced in
the Primary Program. As students enter the Elementary
Program they begin to discover their own unique abilities,
develop their talents constructively, and learn to evaluate
their own efforts.
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Elementary
schedule
Lower
Elementary (ages 6 to 9): 8:30 am -3:15 pm
Upper
Elementary (ages 9 to 12): 8:30 am -3:15 pm
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They
are exposed to new materials and concepts in the cultural
subjects (anthropology, astronomy, biology, chemistry,
economics, geography, geology, government, history,
philosophy, physics, political science, sociology, etc.).
They also continue to develop skills in language, math,
fine and performing arts, music and Spanish.
These
concepts are not broken down into separate subjects,
but are treated as a totally integrated curriculum.
Children learn to manage their time, set goals, complete
projects and, with the guidance of the teacher, are
responsible for their own education and behavior. The
student's interest in being a member of a community
is met through group lessons, projects and community
service projects.
The
Elementary teachers' role is to go over lessons with
the students and to help identify their individual strengths
and weaknesses. As the student matures and progresses
to more advanced work with the Montessori materials,
they move toward abstraction in all subject areas.
Charles
Towne Montessori School requires that all Elementary
teachers be Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
certified.
Primary
program
The
Primary Program at Charles Towne Montessori School fosters
individual growth and a delight in learning by emphasizing
independence, cooperation and a sense of community in
carefully designed environments where children 'learn
by doing'.
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Primary
schedule
Half-Day
Program (ages 3 and 4): 8:30 am -11:45 am
Full-Day
Program (ages 3 and 4): 8:30 am -3:00 pm
Extended
Day Program (ages 5 and 6): 8:30 am -3:00 pm
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Students
in the Primary Program spend each morning with other
three, four and five year olds. Students enjoy lessons
in the major curriculum area such as practical life,
sensorial, language, math and cultural subjects. They
also participate in music, art and movement on a daily
basis.
The
Primary teacher's role is to recognize when a child
is in a sensitive period of intellectual, emotional
or social growth. As the teacher recognizes one of these
sensitive periods, lessons are prepared for that child
that will focus on a specific skill. Written records
of individual and group lessons are kept by the teacher
throughout the year, and are discussed bi-annually at
Parent/ Teacher conferences.
After
the morning work cycle and outdoor playtime half-Day
three and four year old students are picked up. The
Full-Day three and four year olds have lunch and then
rest in our nap room while the older students have a
concentrated work time with the teacher. The afternoon
work cycle is called Extended Day. When children show
readiness physically, socially and intellectually, they
are invited by a teacher to begin the Extended Day program.
Charles
Towne Montessori School requires that all Primary teachers
be certified by the Association Montessori Internationale
(AMI).
Infant/Toddler
program
The
goal of the Toddler and Infant programs is to provide
the young child with a learning experience away from
home and parents. This program serves as an introduction
to the Montessori method for both the parent and the
child.
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Infant/Toddler
schedule
Toddler
(ages 18 months to 3 years): 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Infant
(ages 6 months to 18 months): 8:00 am - 4:00pm
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The
children will enjoy interaction with other children
and adults, develop independence through self-help skills,
and enjoy music and art expressions daily. Students
in the toddler class begin to develop a work ethic preparing
them for the Primary environment. Social interaction
with other children, development of language skills,
care of oneself and the environment, food preparation,
music and movement activities are integral to the Montessori
toddler experience.
Our
program fosters independence; self-confidence and a
positive attitude toward learning which the child will
carry with them through life. The role of the Toddler
Teacher is to introduce the children to new learning
materials and to insure that they understand them and
handle them properly. Children at this age learn not
only through individual lessons and independent practice,
but also through observation of others.
Charles
Towne Montessori School requires all Toddler Teachers
be American Montessori Society (AMS) certified.
Before/After
school program
Charles
Towne Montessori School provides a continuation of the
Montessori philosophy that the children are accustomed
to in the classroom in our Before and After School Programs.
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Before/after
school schedule
Before
School Care:
7:30 am-8:05 am
After School Care:
3:00 pm-5:30pm
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In
these programs children develop social skills such as
the ability to work and interact with others, the ability
to solve problems and to seek help when needed. Children
are separated into two age groups for the Before and
After School Programs.
The
Toddler area includes the toddler playground and garden
area, and a large classroom where children can choose
to color, read, sing songs or play games.
The
Primary and Elementary area consists of a large playground
and the 'after school room' where children are free
to choose the activities that interest them such as
reading, creative writing, arts and crafts, or just
resting.
Before
and After School Program fees are a separate charge
that is billed monthly. Spaces are limited.
- Please
contact the office for
fees and availability.
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