Mission
Statement:
The Montessori School of Northampton is firmly rooted in Maria Montessori's philosophy as it applies to today's world. The school provides an exceptional education with a comprehensive curriculum, covered at a pace and sequence adapted for a variety of learning styles; emphasizes compassion, inclusiveness and respectful resolution of conflict; and promotes the interrelatedness of everything in the world and its peoples. By following this mission, the Montessori School of Northampton strives to prepare:
tWell-educated inquisitive students
tEffective, self-directed learners
tCaring and confident human beings participating in their home communities
tEngaged, informed and responsible citizens of the global community
Philosophy:
The Montessori School of Northampton is dedicated to and inspired by the principles and ideas of Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori (1870-1952), the first woman to be trained as a physician in Italy, developed a comprehensive method of early education based on years of observation and study of young children. She wondered what would happen if the many extraordinary means for educating special needs children at that time could be applied toward the education of all children. Many recent innovations in education are based on these principles. Dr. Montessori found that children have a special desire and capacity to learn at a very young age. Her approach recognizes that young children progress through special stages of learning, each at his or her own pace, and that children of different ages will teach and learn from one another.
Save the Date:
ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION
Thursday, March 27
Clarion Hotel, Northampton, MA
6:30-9:30 pm
