Montessori classrooms for children ages 3-6 (Children’s House),
ages 6-9 (Lower Elementary) and ages 9-11 (Upper Elementary) are
self-contained and multi-age leveled. 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.
Elementary classes extend beyond
the immediate classroom. The school library is an important source where
students do independent research. Older children leave the building
frequently, with adult supervision, to extend their research by
consulting with sources in the community.