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Elizabeth Academy is a private, non-profit Montessori school for infants through 8th grade in Salt Lake City, Utah. Elizabeth Academy is committed to providing an authentic Montessori education that emphasizes cooperative learning and nourishes young minds and spirits.
We practice legitimate inclusion, and have the resources to embrace diverse learning styles, needs, and abilities.
Embracing children of diverse abilities from infancy through middle school, preparing them for life using the Montessori method and solid Values, including: Inclusivity, Honesty, Kindness and Commitment. We truly "See the Child and Seek the Light" of higher learning and expectations, guiding them to reach their goals and become confident, caring contributors to their community, leading meaningful lives.
Club or Organization: Beekeeping Club, Hiking, Minecraft Club
Arts and Music Programs: Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Art
Recreational Athletic Programs: Snow Skiing
School Notes
Our multi-age classrooms utilize a wide spectrum of materials
designed to meet a variety of developmental levels. By respecting
each child's unique contributions to the classroom, we encourage
respect for self, fellow beings, and the environment. As we nurture
individuals, we create a community of caring learners and peer
tutors who strengthen each other and enrich the world around
them.
Our Infant classroom imparts the Montessori method and
philosophy, respectingthe absorbent nature of the infant
child's mind and guiding each child toward greater independence.
The environment is carefully prepared by Montessori Teachers each
day to provide a safe and welcoming space for infants to explore
the world around them. This age range is a profound stage of
development in which a child begins to discover who they are and
how they interact with their surroundings.
Our Toddler Classroom provides a safe and nurturing environment
that encourages exploration and discovery while allowing for
freedom of movement. Children build speech and language skills,
practical life skills, and fine and gross motor skills. They learn
social skills and how to apply them in their interactions with
other children. Toilet training is also part of the curriculum.
This environment is designed to foster curiosity,
self-confidence, respect for self and others, and
independence.
Our Early Childhood classroom provides an environment that is
carefully prepared tomeet the needs of three to six-year-old
children. Our classrooms are equipped with engaging materials
for the students to work with, in a beautiful and peaceful setting.
Dr. Montessori observed that three to six-year-old children
effortlessly absorb information and form impressions and habits
that become the basis for all future learning and behavior. They
achieve early mastery of concepts and skills in reading, writing,
and mathematics through their work with the Montessori
materials.
Our Lower Elementary classrooms are designed to feed and
satisfy the immense appetite for knowledge and stimulate the
natural intellectual curiosity of this age group. Students are
active participants in their learning and the curriculum is
personalized to address the needs, abilities, and interests of
every individual. Social development and deep learning occur as the
older children model and mentor the younger students in rich,
collaborative learning experiences.
Our commitment to meeting each child where they are continues
in our Upper Elementary courses. Here, we foster an environment
where problem-solving and reasoning skills grow naturally and
personal responsibility and self-respect are paramount. Montessori
students develop strong learning habits as they grow in academic
strength. Deep concentration, interest-driven exploration, and
active listening and ordering of thoughts are central at this
stage.
Middle School can be a tumultuous time in an adolescent's life.
Fortunately at Elizabeth Academy, 7th and 8th graders find safety
and acceptance in a school that guides and challenges them at the
same time. The comfort of Montessori multi-age-grouped classroom
communities (2-year cohorts) builds confidence in social circles
and academic learning groups. Beginning in Middle School, students
are led to find their own post-high school path in regard to jobs,
college/career, and life goals.
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(4 reviews)
512/13/2024
Both of my children attend EA and have for many years. The Montessori environment is the main reason they both started in the Early Childhood (EC) environment. The hands-on materials, calm and focused setting, and kind and thoughtful professional teachers are why they've stayed through the years. I appreciate the hard work and dedication all the teachers show, and even with a change of administration, I'm very happy with the dedication of the new principal and vice principal. They are amazing people, and I see great things for EA as the years continue.
- Posted by Parent - Lindsey
511/22/2024
It is with pleasure that I write this review of the Elizabeth Academy. This is a fully inclusive school that gives students and families the opportunity to participate in an environment that is student-focused, based on Montessori philosophy and teaching practices, and strong in academic preparation, social integration, and awareness of the larger community. There is a strong focus on the arts with a full team of experienced and excellent teaching artists. The facilities are beautiful and conducive to learning, and the Elizabeth Academy community is diverse and supportive. The school was created after my own children were grown, but as the Director of the Tanner Dance Program and a Professor in the School of Dance at the University of Utah, I have had many families attend the Elizabeth Academy and have reported that their students are thriving academically and socially. Mary Ann Lee, Director, Tanner Dance Program, and Professor, School of Dance, University of Utah
- Posted by Administrator - Mary Ann Walton Lee
511/15/2024
Elizabeth academy is such a great school, I am glad my daughter goes here. There are so many different enrichments that are offered here, such as dance, music, art, P.E. Sign language and Spanish just to name a few. My daughter really enjoys going here and has so much support from teachers and friends.
- Posted by Parent - Kami
59/20/2024
Every child should have the opportunity to go to a school like Elizabeth Academy - a school designed to meet the needs of children of all abilities. The school's mission is to transform the U.S. education system, and the school has partnerships with major universities, including the University of Utah and Utah State. This is an environment where children thrive - academically and socially. They learn to be kind, caring, and compassionate individuals. They learn to do their best work, to reach their fullest potential. Great community, wonderful staff, and strong and capable leaders. This is a fantastic school.
- Posted by Administrator - Lisa Travis
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