Montessori International Childrens House vs. Chesapeake Montessori School
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School Overview
School
Montessori International Childrens HouseElementary school
Chesapeake Montessori SchoolElementary school
Overview
Discover a world of difference in early childhood education! Educating children from 18 months through 6th grade, emphasizing hands-on experiential learning, respect for self and others, and the development of critical thinking and collaboration skills that last a lifetime. Extended Day available.
We offer the Montessori model of education to children and teens ages eighteen months through fifteen years (pre-k - 8th grade).
Main Campus is comprised of seven acres in Annapolis, Maryland, where indoor and outdoor beauty abounds and is accessible to the children.
Upper Campus is a three-acre farmette located in Arnold, Maryland; a land-based model serving our seventh and eighth grade students with experiential education.
CMS strives to offer an educational model true to Dr. Maria Montessori`s vision for the various age groups and we are proud to be an Association Montessori Internationale Recognized school.
Grades Offered
NS-6
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1985
1977
Students Body
Total Students
161 students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
9
24
Pre-K Students
60
40
Kindergarten Students
36
10
Grade 1 Students
19
9
Grade 2 Students
6
9
Grade 3 Students
18
9
Grade 4 Students
5
9
Grade 5 Students
6
9
Grade 6 Students
2
9
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
12 teachers
Average Class Size
24
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $12,350 - $14,600
Tuition ranges from $12,900 - $18,900 annually.
Admissions Director
Margo King
Caroline Duffy
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Varies, Varies, varies
Arts & Crafts Class, BUC Soccer, Dance Classes, Earth Hands, Gymnastics Class