“My vision for the future is no longer of people taking exams and proceeding on that certification, but of individuals passing from one stage of independence to a higher, by means of their own activity, through their own effort of will, which constitutes the inner evolution of the individual.”
– Dr. Maria Montessori
At YNZ Montessori, we follow the American Montessori Society’s five components recognized as critical to
high-fidelity implementation of the Montessori Method.
We dedicate each day to preparing our adolescents to become independent and self-confident adult citizens who actively contribute to their community.
The theory and philosophy of a Montessori-based education reveals why we do what we do.
The carefully prepared environment is where and when we do it.
Understanding of adolescence, our subject matter, and ourselves enables us to do it.
Observation of our students – the kids, the learners themselves – tells us how to do it.
hands-on, multi-disciplinary and theme-based learning.
circle discussions, mini-lessons, invitations for learning and presentations.
individual and group work: collaboration and self-expression.
ONE of many sources that complement guest specialists, field experiences,
labs, Internet, literature and primary sources.
limits per week aside from reading, math and foreign language practice.
taught as authentic life skills.
7, 8 & 9th grade: progress report | 10th grade and higher: portfolio.
grace and courtesy balanced with academic expectations and effective use of time.
teach order, executive functioning and organization.
appropriate student-teacher ratios.
student-led travels and Service vs. Service Learning
multi-field student selected mentorship program aims to lead into an internship.
