Montessori offers a time-proven curriculum that allows children to explore through hands-on learning experiences, to learn at their own pace and proceed to the next step or lesson in learning as they are ready. Children of different ages learn together in a warm and relaxed environment that promotes independence, respect, sharing and responsibility. Students work with specially designed and attractively displayed developmental learning materials. Montessori helps students gain the skills needed to work independently and as a part of a group. Montessori Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 is a tuition-based program and is not a part of VPK
Utilization of Magnet Schools
The school district strives to have the utilization of all schools between 85% and 105% of their current capacity. The 2011-2012 utilization of each magnet school helps determine the number of new magnet openings a school may offer for the 2012-2013 magnet lottery.
4763 Sutton Park Court
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
904.992.3600
www.duvalschools.org/jaa
Tours: Thursday and Friday mornings 8:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. in January and February. Call to reserve a tour time. Walks-ins will not be able to tour due to the limited number of tour spots. Please bring proof of child's Montessori experience to the tour for students in grades 2-5.
Montessori Open House: Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. - Noon.
Special Information: In the Montessori program, children interact in a non-competitive and peaceful learning environment. Through the use of specialized hands-on materials, students have the opportunity to advance at their individual academic levels. The classroom environment is designed so that the children remain with the same teacher for up to three years in a multi-age classroom.
Extended Day is available before and after school.
*Accepting Pre-K-3 through first grade students without prior Montessori experience. Accepting grades 2-5 with prior Montessori experience only. Prior Montessori experience must be a minimum of a full year from the preceding school year. Spaces are limited at all grade levels.
Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 are tuition-based programs (not a part of VPK).
Lead Teacher Contact: Kathy Bear, 992.3600, beark@duvalschools.orgReference John E. Ford, Montessori #154, listed under K-8