Cambridge Montessori school

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Cambridge montessori school

History

Cambridge Montessori School is a private American Montessori Society and Association of Independent Schools of New England certified private Montessori school that was founded in 1963 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It offers preschool, kindergarten, primary, and elementary school education.

Campus

As of 2012, Cambridge Montessori School has grown to 221 students with three distinct campuses. The Toddler/Primary Building (toddler through kindergarten) is on Garden Street adjacent to Danehy Park. The Elementary Building (grades 1-6) is on the other side of Danehy park on Sherman Street. The Middle School (grades 7-8) and arts programs are also on Sherman Street, directly across from the park.

Programs

Toddler Program - For children 21 months through age 3. Activities are changed regularly in response to children’s need for variety and challenge.

Primary Program - The Primary program is for children from 3 to 6 years. It is a mixed-age environment where children spend three years in the same classroom.

Elementary Program - For students 6 to 12 years old, is organized as two three-year cycles: Lower Elementary for 6- to 9-year-old students and Upper Elementary for 9- to 12-year-old students.

Middle School Program - For students 12 to 14 years old. It includes a two year interdisciplinary curriculum inside and outside of the classroom.

Passport Program - Includes Early Care, After School Care, Clubs, Athletics and Camps (Summer and School vacation).

Faculty and staff

Dr. Ingrid Tucker - Head of School

Munir Shivji - Director of Toddler and Primary Programs

Charles Terranova - Montessori Curriculum Coordinator

15 full and part-time admin and support staff

45 full and part-time teachers

References

Cambridge Montessori school Wikipedia

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