Lakeview: Montessori
Principal
- Heather Kantola
1953 West 11th St., Lorain, Ohio 44052
(440) 245-6315
Grades Pre-K through 6
Student Population:
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 a
definite 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
designed materials 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 - 2 Montessori philosophy fully
implemented
- Grades 3 - 6 multi-age classroom and
departmentalized
- Students residing in the attendance boundaries of
Lakeview Montessori 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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