Toddlers
The toddler program is designed to meet the needs of the child between
the ages of 18 mo. to 3 yrs. Concentration comes from active
participation in repeated self chosen activities in a sensory and
language rich environment. Through purposeful activity the children
gain confidence and successful independence in a calm and caring
environment. Classes meet daily from 8:45-11:30 AM for half-day
children and until 3:00 PM for full-day children.
Children's House
The Children's House serves children from ages three to six. Individual
and small group lessons are offered by the guide in the areas of
practical life, sensorial, language, math, and cultural aspects:
geography, science, art, music, movement, and a foreign language (music
and movement times are also offered as additional enrichment in the
afternoon with a specialist). Coordination of movement and the
development of a social community further strengthen the child’s
foundation. Through purposeful work within the Children’s House, the
child is able to develop as his own person, and to learn how to live
within the community, part of this development includes overall
instruction and guidance in the areas of grace and courtesy. Classes
meet daily from 8:40 until 11:45 AM for half-day children and until
3:00 PM for full-day children.
Elementary I
Elementary I children are between six and nine years of age. The
program includes the curriculum areas of arithmetic, geometry, science,
reading, language, biology, history, and geography. While the
Montessori-trained Directress primarily oversees the children’s
progress,specialists in music, foreign language, art, and physical
education work with the students during the afternoons. Classes meet
daily from 8:30- 3:15 PM.
Elementary II
The Elementary II program is a cooperative learning environment for
students age 9-12 and is designed to follow the specific needs of
students of this age. Students that complete the Montessori Program
through age 12 develop a framework of knowledge that prepares them to
be life long learners. The Montessori approach provides hands-on
opportunities for students to develop skills in advanced mathematics,
the Universe, the Living World and Language. The academic curriculum
builds upon concepts introduced in the Children's House and Elementary
I programs, and is designed to prepare the student for a successful
transition to middle school. Small class size and individual attention
allow the EII students to develop skill not only in acamdemic subject
areas, but in independence and social responsibility as well. Classes
meet daily from 8:30- 3:30 PM.
Three
Languages at
Rochester Montessori
<>At Rochester
Montessori School
we are committed to guiding
the child to become a “Whole Child” by helping each to develop the
skills
necessary to communicate in our global community. This
includes, among other things, exposure
to and instruction in foreign languages.
As part of our curriculum children ages 18 mo. and older receive
instruction
in spanish.
The importance we place on language expands beyond
the
curriculum proper and into the extracurricular activities of the late
afternoon
and early evening. Children have the
opportunity to study French in two different programs, one
designed
for younger learners and one designed for older learners.
For families that come from French speaking
backgrounds or for families that just want linguistic variety, these
programs
allow the child to spend time in a casual environment while they learn
French. These programs also incorporate
aspects of the French culture and are increasing in popularity among
the
families here.
In addition to French, we are currently
piloting a Chinese
class for the child in the equivalent of first, second, and third
grades – and
with the response from the community, we will surely continue with this
offering in the future. As with French,
the Chinese classes not only introduce the child to language, but also
to the
culture and peoples who speak the language as their native tongue. This is a wonderful opportunity for children
to come into contact with the most commonly spoken native language
today.
Elementary Language Program
Elementary students are currently offered Spanish.
Art:
Art is offered to Elementary Students
Music
Music is offered to Children’s House Extended Day and
Elementary Students
RMS Music opens children’s ears, eyes, bodies, and minds to the
beautiful world of music. Based on the teaching of Carl Orff and Zoltan
Kodaly, the curriculum seeks, foremost, to foster a comfort with and
love of music. By involving the whole child through listening, moving,
singing, playing and creating, music becomes a vital part of the lives
of the children and their families. As in the philosophy of Dr. S.
Suzuki, it is not master musicians we hope to help develop, but master
human beings.
Since music is found everywhere and in all parts of life, RMS Music
works integrally with both classroom activities and other specialties
such as physical education, foreign language studies, and fine arts.
Movement Program (Approx. 5-6 yrs. of age)
Movement is part of the very foundation of learning. The development of
physical skills contributes to the cognitive, social and emotional
development of children. Movement skills help children develop
self-confidence and provide the opportunity to be physically fit. The
ultimate goal of our pre-school movement program is to provide children
the opportunity to develop their physical skills through age
appropriate activities and play. Basic movement skills, rhythms and use
of various apparatus and manipulatives are included in the curriculum.
Movement classes meet twice weekly for 30 minute classes.
Elementary Physical Education
Physical education at the elementary level provides an opportunity for
children to develop physical skills, as well as contributing to their
cognitive, social and emotional development. The elementary program
focuses on instruction and guidance of students in proper skill
performance and the development of lifetime activities. Students will
learn a wide variety of motor skills, movement concepts and rhythmic
skills. They will also develop an understanding of health related
physical fitness and wellness. Physical education classes meet daily
for 30 minute classes.
Early drop-off and late pick-up:
We offer extended child care from 7:30AM until school begins, and until
5:30PM after school dismisses. These services are available to
Children’s House and Elementary students only. These services cost an
additional fee, and are limited in supply.
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