Arlington Montessori School vs. Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Arlington Montessori School is committed to providing educational experiences to young children and their parents based upon the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.
The Montessori approach recognizes that the child's early years, from birth to six, are the most formative.
Child development is a process that is influenced by nature and environment, both physical and social.
Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School is a classic Montessori school for children six weeks to 18 years of age that follows Dr. Maria Montessori's method and philosophy.
In the spirit of Montessori education, all children are treated with dignity and respect.
Care for ourselves, care for others, and compassionate activism are the touchstones of belief at AGBMS. Here children are encouraged and challenged to develop their own unique gifts.
Teachers are certified by the Illinois State Board of Education and have obtained their American Montessori Society Credential.
The school serves as an official practicum and observation site for Illinois State University and National Louis University.
It is also affiliated with and designated as a model by the American Montessori Society.
Grades Offered
PK-K
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Speech/Language Delays
Year Founded
2002
1984
Students Body
Total Students
16 students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
41%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
4
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
10%
Average Class Size
25
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(no dress code)
(no dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call or Email for Tuition Information
Tuition varies according to programs. Please contact Info@agbms.org
Admissions Director
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Julissa Zenteno
Admissions Associate
n/a
Kim Roscoe
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art, Cooking Club, Cue Club, Kolor Me Kids, Physical Education, Soccer, Yoga