Unlocking the Potential of Young Minds
Fostering Creativity and Independence
Montessori Scholars Academy is a private school that follows the Montessori method of education. The Montessori method was developed by Maria Montessori and is focused on fostering independence, self-motivation, and a love of learning in children.
Montessori Scholars Academy (MSA) is dedicated to the highest standards of pedagogical practices for your children. Our school focuses on teaching your child the skills necessary to succeed in the technologically ever-changing world we live in. We have obtained SACS Advanced accreditation, which helps demonstrate our dedication to the advancement of your children in our educational program.
We Believe That Kids Are Born With a Quest for Learning
All of Montessori Scholars Academy’s lead teachers are certified by one of three Montessori societies: the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), American Montessori Society (AMS), or Pan American Montessori Society (PAMS). In order to obtain this certification, the teachers must attend and successfully complete the entire training program offered at designated training centers for their specific level (e.g., primary). The teachers must also complete a practicum and work as assistants in the appropriate classrooms before becoming a lead teacher. More information about the certifications of our educators can be provided upon request. Please feel free to contact us for more information or visit the websites of the certification societies at the links provided here: AMI Website, AMS Website, and PAMS Website.
We believe that kids are born with a quest for learning, and we strive to provide them with a more joyful and fun-filled learning experience.
The Montessori Scholars Academy Philosophy
We seek to consistently serve children in a safe and nurturing educational environment by challenging and inspiring their individual quest for knowledge and skill, and by empowering the development of their self-discipline and self-confidence.
Montessori Scholars Academy…
...was built with love
The owner of Montessori Scholars Academy built this school with a lot of love and care, as if he were building it for his own grandchildren. The building is designed in such a way that one can enjoy seeing beautiful nature while being in it.
...offers a clean environment
The school’s building is a state-of-the art facility built with a two-story ceiling to enable plenty of fresh, high-quality air and features very large windows so that each classroom has plenty of sunlight and Vitamin D for the children.
...prioritizing safety and well-being
The school’s campus was purposefully built about 1000 feet away from the road to ensure the safety of all the children. The school has hired a very experienced and caring chef who prepares very healthy, fresh, and organic meals for all the kids on a daily basis.
Infant Program
The aim of our infant program is to foster the development of basic trust and assist in the normal development of the personality. Basic trust develops in an environment where people respond appropriately to the infant’s communication of needs to be loved, respected, and accepted. Infants learn through their senses. They learn by watching and moving freely.
Freedom to move is essential to the development of the infant’s potential. The infant is considered a whole person and is affected by the quality of holding and feeding as well as the quality of physical care. Learning, which leads to independence, occurs when infants participate in their daily routines of care. Infants must be spoken to in the language with which they will communicate.
A Montessori school infant environment must have these basic characteristics:
- Adults educated in the Montessori philosophy and methodology provide education appropriate for infants.
- A partnership was established with the family. The family is considered an integral part of the individual’s total development.
- A variety of interesting objects to look at and experience that are designed to meet the developmental stages and sensitive periods of infants.
- A flexible sequence of routines and activities that reinforce the rhythmic patterns of activity of individual infants and not a rigid schedule.
- an atmosphere that communicates unconditional love and acceptance.
Toddler Program
Toddler Montessori Curriculum
Montessori Scholars Academy offers the Montessori School curriculum during the toddler years (approximately 18 and 36 months of age). Children in this level form a community and have ample opportunities for social experience with peers younger and older than them. The pillars of the toddler curriculum are the strong link between physical activities and intellectual development as well as the pursuit of independence, all within a nurturing, safe, and loving environment.
Early Childhood Program (Ages 3 – 6)
The Elementary Program guides students from their Montessori foundation through an innovative educational experience using a full range of lower elementary Montessori materials. The Montessori elementary curriculum builds on the preschool curriculum and inspires students to become independent thinkers.
The Classrooms
The primary classroom at MSA is multi-age for children ages 3 to 6. The third year is equivalent to "kindergarten," when the child is 5 and will be turning 6. This is a very important year that completes a three-year cycle. In this classroom, the child is able to advance at their own pace and will experience being the "learner" first (when they are 3 and 4 years old) and, later on in the cycle, the "teacher" (5 and 6 years old).
The classrooms are beautiful, bright, and transmit a sense of calm and order, which are qualities needed by the children to concentrate on their work and respect the work being done by others. Each primary classroom has one full-time Montessori-trained and certified lead teacher, as well as a full-time assistant, who work with the children from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The children have two 3-hour blocks of uninterrupted work: one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Curriculum
Research demonstrates that the period of life between birth and age six is the most influential in defining a child’s personality and ability to learn. During this period of time, life-long patterns are established, and the skills acquired become the foundation that will be the basis for their future independence. Dr. Montessori calls this attribute of a child the "absorbent mind".
The primary classrooms are divided into four areas of learning, which are: practical life, sensory, language, and mathematics.
Curriculum
Research demonstrates that the period of life between birth and age six is the most influential in defining a child’s personality and ability to learn. During this period of time, life-long patterns are established, and the skills acquired become the foundation that will be the basis for their future independence. Dr. Montessori calls this attribute of a child the "absorbent mind".
The primary classrooms are divided into four areas of learning, which are: practical life, sensory, language, and mathematics.
