This is a full-day program. The Junior Elementary classroom is based on the cosmic curriculum of Maria Montessori, who noticed that children between the ages of 6 and 12 are driven by a need to discover where they fit in the scheme of the universe. Through whole-class, small group, and individual lessons as well as monthly field trips, students learn about their environment. Once their interest is sparked, they may pursue topics in greater detail. Special attention is given to character development through direct teaching and role-playing of social skills and virtues.
Class meetings offer a problem-solving forum.
A strong sense of community is developed by having students in the same class for three years, and by allowing the children to participate in many decisions that affect them. The three-year age span permits students to work at their own pace and level in each subject area. Older students often help younger children, as well as serve as examples. In preparation for transitioning to high school, the 9 - 12 class blends Montessori philosophy with a more traditional educational structure. Small and large group lessons are presented daily at specific times.