Helen Steiner Rice
Principal
- Bill Ohle
4500 Tacoma Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44055
(440) 240-1220
Grades: K - 5
Student Population: 350
School Hours: 9:00 am - 3:15 pm
Montessori programs are based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori who believed that young children could learn to read, write, and calculate by doing. Children learn at their own pace and according to their own interests, using the environment. They follow adefinite plan using concrete materials, forming and reading written words, applying mathematical symbols and formulas, and understanding the concept of why and how. All tradtional subjects are integrated into the curriculum.
Goals
- Increase student achievement through specially designedmaterials and equipment that allow children to work independently with a minimum of teacher direction
- The Montessori Program will enable a child to: actively use a variety of materials, work with symbols, form/read written words, apply mathematical symbols/formulas understand the concept of why/how, and participate as responsible citizens
Classroom Experiences
- Reading and math are linked directly to the Montessori materials
- Materials built on students interests
- Learning areas provide for individual differences
- Advanced equipment and materials permit students to progress at their own rate toward becoming independent learners
- Multi age groupings
A Successful Student
- Self-motivated
- Independent worker
- Arrives on time and attends every day
- Enthusiastic about special projects
- Is willing to use imagination
- Is actively involved in learning
- Is creatively inspired
- Seeks new challenges
- Is a lifelong learner
- Embraces the opportunity to undertake difficult tasks
Student Requirements
- Grades Pre K and Kindergarten
- Students residing in the attendance boundaries of Helen Steiner Rice are given first priority over students within the Lorain City Schools district
- Students enrolled in Lorain City Schools are given priority over students from other districts
Staffing
- Montessori teachers are required to have Ohio Teacher Certification/License with an additional certification in Montessori methods
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