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Montessori Academy has a Montessori approach to Curriculum (as opposed to Traditional, Liberal Arts, Progressive, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf approach).
Montessori Academy of London offers a continuum of authentic Montessori programs for Toddlers, Pre-school, Elementary and Junior High students, augmented with specialty programs including Art, Physical Education, French and Music. Extracurricular programs such as Athletics, Community Involvement and Montessori Model United Nations provide students with further opportunities for social, physical and intellectual development. Visit our website for more: http://montessori.on.ca/Programs
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Montessori toddler | |
| Casa | |
| Elementary | |
| Middle School | |
| High School |
| Focus |
|---|
| Academic |
Montessori Academy has a Discovery Math approach to Mathematics (as opposed to Traditional Math, Equal Balance approach).
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DIBELS Testing: This school does not use DIBELS testing to assess reading progress.
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Evolution as consensus theory | |
| Evolution as one of many equally viable theories | |
| Evolution is not taught |
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| Ecology | |
| Geology | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physics | |
| Physiology | |
| Zoology |
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| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Canadian lit | |
| American lit | |
| European (continental) lit | |
| World (non-Western) lit | |
| English lit | |
| Ancient lit |
Montessori Academy has a Core Knowledge approach to Social Studies (as opposed to Expanding Communities, Thematic approach).
There term “culture” in Montessori historically includes Science, History and Geography. Montessori philosophy is firmly rooted in the interconnectedness of things, particularly in the cultural areas – understanding historically why or how a group of people migrated from one place to another without geography seems a challenge, as does understanding the geography of continents without science. This said, these subjects are completely combined as one subject area in the Toddler and Casa levels, and separated but integrated at the Elementary and Junior High levels.
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Montessori Academy has a Communicative approach to Foreign Languages (as opposed to Audio-Lingual, Equal Balance approach).
From the time children enter MA they are exposed to the French language. Children are pre-disposed to languages from a young age, and it is our belief that exposing children to a broad array of cultural and language experience is very healthy to their development.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Chinese-Cantonese | |
| Chinese-Mandarin | |
| French | |
| German | |
| Greek | |
| Italian | |
| Japanese | |
| Hebrew | |
| Latin | |
| Russian | |
| Spanish | |
| ESL |
Montessori Academy has a Creative approach to Fine Arts (as opposed to Receptive, Equal Balance approach).
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Acting | |
| Dance | |
| Drama/Theatre | |
| Graphic Design | |
| Music | |
| Visual Arts |
| Expressive | |
| Disciplined |
Music is a human activity that benefits the student in many respects. It is a study of who we are culturally, it is a mechanism for self-expression, it is a mathematical activity, it nurtures the development of many aspects of cognition, it supports collaboration and it is a form of communication. For all these reasons it is highly important to offer the child music throughout their experience at the Montessori Academy. Visual Art activities and lessons are integrated in the curriculum at all levels of the program. Integration supports the value of artistic expression relative to the rest of the child’s work both within and outside of school. Art materials are available in all classrooms, and students are encouraged to involve artistic expression in follow-ups to lessons. Further, in the Elementary and Junior High levels, students enter a dedicated Art program.
Montessori Academy has a Light integration approach to Computers and Technology (as opposed to Heavy integration, Medium integration approach).
The use of tools that assist students with their studies are critical skills for their future success. Through all levels of the program, students are encouraged in many ways to make use of other potential sources of learning, and are given specific instruction in how to use these important sources.
| Subject | Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Robotics | |
| Web design |
Participating in team sport is recognized as contributing to a student’s developing sense of team work, healthy competition, and leadership. In all sporting activities, the focus is on developing commitment, teamwork, and sportsmanship. For this reason there are no tryouts for any of the sport teams, all students are welcome to participate. There is an expectation of commitment to the team, including attendance at all practices and games, and also an expectation of a high degree of sportsmanship and leadership. Students are also given opportunities to participate and learn about many individual sports such as cross-country skiing, curling, rock-climbing, archery, canoeing, and kayaking. Students work hard, play well, develop strong relationships, and have a great deal of fun!
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Montessori Academy has a Montessori approach to Preschool/K Curriculum (as opposed to Play-based, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, Academic approach).
Children in the Toddler program experience the world through their senses by developing the following skills: Sensory education for intellectual development; order, concentration and control of movement; oral communication skills; respect for oneself and others; intrinsic motivation and spontaneous activity. The Casa level is part of the same highly critical educational and emotional development period as the Toddler level, however within this period children transform themselves from the unconscious development of a toddler, to the conscious development of a preschooler. They continue to be firmly rooted in the concrete world, thriving on exploration of the world with their sense.
Montessori Academy of London's Montessori approach. Learn about this school's class practices and policies as well as its curricular and teaching approach.
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Montessori Academy has a Student-paced approach to Curriculum Pace (as opposed to Standard-enriched, Accelerated approach).
Each Montessori class operates on the principle of freedom within limits. Children are free to work at their own pace with materials they have chosen, either alone or with others. The teacher relies on observation to determine which new activities and materials may be introduced.
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Subject-streaming (tracking) | |
| Multi-age classrooms as standard | |
| Ability-grouping (in-class) as common | |
| Frequent use of cyber-learning (at-their-own-pace) | |
| Regular guided independent study opportunities | |
| Differentiated assessment |
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Montessori Academy has a Supportive approach to Academic Culture (as opposed to Rigorous approach).
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Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
The goal is to cultivate "emotionally intelligent and confident individuals, capable of leading both themselves and others."
The “Whole Child” Approach: The primary goal of a Montessori program is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of life. Activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation for future intellectual academic endeavors. The holistic curriculum, under the direction of a specifically prepared teacher, allows the child to experience the joy of learning, gives the child time to enjoy the process and ensures the development of self-esteem, and provides the experiences from which children create their knowledge.
Montessori Academy offers no/limited support for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
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| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Learning strategy and study counselling; habit formation | |
| Extra support and minor accommodations for children experiencing subclinical difficulties |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | |
| Modifications | |
| Extra support |
| Type | Offered |
|---|---|
| Social skills programs | |
| Occupational therapy | |
| Psychotherapy | |
| Speech-language therapy |
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Full-time gifted program (parallel to rest of school) | |
| Part-time gifted program (pull-out; parallel to rest of class) |
| Program | Offered |
|---|---|
| Custom subject enrichment (special arrangement) | |
| Custom curriculum compacting (special arrangement) | |
| Guided independent study (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Cyber-learning opportunities (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Formalized peer coaching opportunities (specifically for gifted learners to coach others) | |
| Custom subject acceleration (special arrangement) | |
| Career exploration (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Project-based learning (custom gifted arrangement) | |
| Mentorships (custom gifted arrangement) |
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| Type | Grades |
|---|---|
| Prose (narrative)-based feedback | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
| Parent-teacher meetings | Preschool to Gr. 8 |
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