CHRISTIAN FAMILY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
COMMITTED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
Christian Family Montessori School (CFMS) is an inclusive, affirming school and community committed to providing a high quality and thoughtful Montessori education grounded in the principles of inclusivity, equity, and social justice. CFMS is committed to creating a diverse educational community that welcomes families with different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and affirms and welcomes children and families with diverse sexual orientation, gender identities and expression.
EARLY CHILDHOOD TO EARLY ADOLESCENCE
Since 1981, CFMS has prepared children to meet the academic, social, and moral challenges ahead of them and grow in a loving relationship with God.
During the most dynamic period of human development - early childhood and early adolescence - when our young people are most in need of trusted adults and personal relationships - small schools work.
THE MONTESSORI METHOD
The Montessori approach offers a broad vision of education as an aid to life. It is designed to help children with their task of inner construction as they grow from childhood to maturity. It succeeds because it draws its principles from the natural development of the child.
The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) classifies Christian Family Montessori School as an AMI Recognized Montessori School in both the Primary and Elementary levels.
Mission
Christian Family Montessori is a diverse community of parents, children, and staff working together to provide an affordable Montessori education where children will be prepared to meet the academic, social, and moral challenges ahead of them and grow in a loving relationship with God through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Values
Kindness: We reflect Christ’s unconditional love of all people.
Curiosity: We nurture independence, self-direction, and joyful learning.
Community: We work together in a welcoming, inclusive, diverse community.
LEARN MORE
Ages 2.5 through 6
Our Primary classrooms for 2.5 to 6 year olds contain material in the main areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Math. Art, Music, Science, Geography and Cultural Studies are also explored within these areas. Grace and Courtesy lessons provide children with the skills to live with each other in a community of respect and care.
1st through 6th Graders
Cosmic Education for 6 to 12 year old children is an introduction to all human knowledge and culture, designed to help the children explore the universe and find their unique places in it. The curriculum includes Language, Mathematics and Geometry, Geography and Physical Science, Biology, History and Cultural Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Children of this age design "great works" based on lessons they receive and research they perform.
7th and 8th Graders
The Adolescent Program provides a safe and supportive environment led by a seasoned educator. Working in both classroom and community, CFMS students blossom into self-confident citizens eager to contribute to a more peaceful world.
