Academic Offerings
CMS offers a full day program of education based on the Montessori method,
serving parents with children aged 18 months to 8th grade.
Beginning in our toddler classrooms, the child begins to develop coordination, concentration, and independence while realizing that learning is an exciting process of discovery. By graduation, our sixth-graders have grown into natural leaders taking pride in their education and developing skills such as self-discipline, motivation, and confidence.
Our Programs
Toddler
Ages 18 months to 3 yearsToddler classrooms at CMS are a nurturing and stimulating environment where young children learn through all of their senses and begin to develop an interest in exploring the world around them.
Primary
Ages 3 to 6 YearsIn a Primary classroom the mixed age groups afford the older children the chance to serve as leaders in the classroom, and provide examples for the younger children to learn from and to model in a social and academic setting
Elementary
Ages 6 to 12 YearsElementary students benefit from personal freedom within a carefully planned environment, which provide the inspiration, along with the security, to flourish at their highest potential and to be happy about learning and their time at school.
Adolescent
Ages 12 to 14 YearsThe Adolescent program extends academics through practical life activities and opportunities to work on projects that will develop the students’ confidence and ability to provide and care for themselves and their environment.
Enrichment
Garden
School gardens have been shown to provide numerous benefits for students such as enhancing their knowledge of science, instilling a greater appreciation of the environment, and encouraging more nutritious eating habits. The Gardens at CMS aim to connect students to the process of growing healthy foods and offer countless opportunities for hands on learning such as planting, watering, harvesting, and composting.
French
At CMS, French is taught to all students in Preschool through 8th grade. The goal is to introduce the French language and the culture of Francophone countries through conversation, books, games, and music. Learning a foreign language enhances a student’s performance in other academic areas, and studies show that there are cognitive and social benefits of introducing a foreign language at a young age.
Music
Music affects the brain in many positive ways. It makes you smarter, happier, and more productive at any age. At CMS, all students engage in music. Through singing, listening, and rhythm instruments, students learn: folk music from around the world, the works of important composers, and musical movements. This musical foundation sets the stage for lessons in teamwork, analytical thought, focus, and the importance of arts in culture.
Library
The library is a valuable resource to all students at CMS. Toddlers enjoy weekly story time with our librarian while older students visit the library to check out books and conduct research. Regular access to the library helps students foster a love of reading and promote independent decision making. Our librarian Ms. Sara loves working with the students to discover materials that will stir their imagination.
Physical Education
A Montessori education develops the whole child mentally and physically. Our physical education program aims to build physical literacy, which is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person. Our PE teacher leads programs for all three levels beginning with the toddlers.
Art
Art not only unleashes a child's creativity, but also inhabits many of the building blocks of a child's development. These include improving motor skills, expanding critical thinking skills, broadening cultural awareness, building confidence, allowing collaboration opportunities, and upholding accountability. As Maria Montessori said, "We cannot 'teach' a child to be an artist, but we can help him develop: an eye that sees, a hand that obeys, a soul that feels."
Drama
Implementing drama within the classroom opens a world of imagination and creativity. Not only can drama be used and adapted across the curriculum, but it can also serve as a catalyst for building individual skills that students can later use in everyday life situations. From acting out skits, to exploring different characters, drama promotes critical thinking, so that students can formulate and express their own opinions.
Service
A Montessori education engages each child at his own level in context within his world, instilling a sense of care and respect for others and responsibility for his environment. Built on this foundation, students enjoy giving back and helping by taking on jobs such as safety patrol, recycling, and clean up. Classes often reach out on a broader scale by participating in service projects and collecting donations for those in need.
Extracurricular Activities
Creative Montessori offers a variety of extracurricular activities to students during the after-school hours. These programs complement and enhance our children’s busy day of learning by allowing them time to further explore different areas of individual interest. Many programs are taught by our own teachers as well as members of the community or local agencies. Offerings include: Drama, Chess, Art, Soccer, Baking, Karate, and Many More.
- Download Schedule of Activities
Summer Camps
Each summer CMS offers several week-long day camps on topics such as service, cooking, art, games, and more. These camps are open to elementary-age students (rising first through sixth grade) and are run by our talented CMS teachers. Space is limited.
