Teens may also spend some time working with a mentor in a business or service to see what the work world is like. Classroom teachers provide the main course of study, but they also set up experiences with a variety of professionals to give the teenagers exposure to many different parts of society. Children usually stay with the same teacher for three years. The older children in each level are able to help the younger ones while reinforcing their own learning and developing leadership skills. The adolescent program is for students 12-14.
Elementary classes extend beyond the immediate classroom.
The school library is an important source where students do independent research. Older children and adolescents leave the building frequently, with adult supervision, to extend their research by consulting with sources in the community. In MPS they must also be certified as teachers by the State of Wisconsin. Montessori teachers are taught to observe carefully and how to give just the right amount of help. They give new lessons when the children are ready for them.