Aquilae Montessori School, strives for educational excellence. Our mission is to provide for each of its students a well-rounded, individualized educational and developmental experience, based on Montessori principles, that nurture a love of learning. Continuity of learning develops a strong foundation which is built upon year after year. This provides a familiar setting which encourages long-term friendships and takes maximum advantage of the teacher/student relationship. Goals and Objectives Our primary goal is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of life. Our activities promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation. Aquilae Montessori School will provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment, in which children can play and learn. Our specific goals and objectives are as follows: To develop a positive attitude toward school and learning. To develop high self-esteem. To build concentration for lifelong study skills. To develop and foster an abiding curiosity. To develop initiative and persistence. To foster inner discipline and a sense of order. To develop sensory-motor skills in order to sharpen the ability to discriminate and judge. To develop socially acceptable behavior. Why Our School is Different... We teach reading and writing We teach math and language skills We encourage social independence We provide art enrichment Your child will find our classes are... Nurturing & Protective Comfortable & Calm Varied & Enriching Created in a home environment The child in a Montessori class is allowed to develop at their own pace intellectually. What is made available to the child are the keys and a road map to the exploration of the world. The child is shown a basic concept and is guided to build on that idea. The child learns each segment at their own pace, and moves on to the next as each one is mastered.