 Questions to Consider
Regarding philosophy:
- Am I supportive of an educational philosophy which encompasses
academic goals as well as: social service, conflict resolution,
interpersonal relationships, environmental education, focus
on process vs. product?
- Am I comfortable with curriculum that includes: multiculturalism,
ecology?
- Am I comfortable with narrative progress reports and student
work portfolios where numerical/letter indicators (grades)
and grad level comparisons are not given?
- Am I prepared to make a six year commitment where learning
objectives are met in a three-year cycle, not by grade levels?
As a parent:
- Am I willing to support and participate in Montessori
activities as well as the traditional strand of school activities
at Liberty Elementary?
- Am I willing to attend all parent education programs?
- Am I able to volunteer in the classroom or on committees
to support the entire school?
Is my child:
- Able to follow through independently with minimum of adult
direction?
- Able to focus in a busy environment in which many activities
are going on at once?
- Able to work at an individual pace within a multi-age
classroom?
Input of current Montessori families
For the first time ever, my son is excited to go to school!
He is learning at his own pace and is allowed to explore
interest areas in more depth. When I asked him how school
was the other day, he told me that school was fun! This is
a far cry from the student who would drag his backpack with
his head down dreading school. We are very lucky for this
opportunity and thankful for the efforts of the Boise School
District and the parents who began this program.
Donna Hutchison
I am so pleased that the Boise School District recognizes
the value of choice in education. My daughter flourished
in a Montessori pre-school and I am thrilled she has the
opportunity to build on that in a public school setting.
The enthusiasm for this program is infectious and the school’s
dedication to excellence in education is apparent in everything
they do.
David Pederson
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