Saxtons River Montessori School vs. Hilltop Montessori School
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School Overview
Overview
The Saxtons River Montessori School exists to provide the highest quality educational environment for the children who attend the Saxtons River Montessori School, Inc; as a cooperative school governed jointly by the parents and teachers of the children, in the best interests of the children and to provide a resource for the local community through the invitation of professional educators and other interested parties to observe the classroom, and to conduct such teacher training programs as are consistent with the other expressed aims of the Saxtons River Montessori School.
Saxtons River Montessori School is an Full Member School with the American Montessori Society.
The Saxtons River Montessori School is a non-profit school for children ages 3 to 6.
It is designed to provide children with creative group and individual play experiences within a structured, individualized learning atmosphere under the direction of Montessori-trained teachers.
The school adheres to the basic tenet of Maria Montessori that the full development of self is the child's unique and ultimate goal in life.
SRMS offers three, four, and five day programs in order to best accommodate the unique needs of each child.
Hilltop's mission is for students to practice responsible independance in a caring community of curious, ciritical thinkers and thoughtful citizens.
The Montessori approach to education promotes genuine respect for the potential of every child. Hilltop's multi-age classrooms, caring and experienced teachers, and integrated curriculum enable a sense of self and wonder to flourish.
Hilltop's students and staff are hard at work and play in spacious, sun-filled classrooms, and throuout our 43 acres of fields, woodland, and trails.
Hilltop's authentic Montessori curriculum encourages students of all ages serve as caring stewards of the land and insatiable explorers of boundless opportunity.
Learn more about our Admissions Process and how to visit the school here!
Zoe Proctor, Admissions Director, can be reached at 802-257-0500 ext 101, or admissions@hilltopmontessori.org
For more information please visit our website at www.hilltopmontessori.org.
Grades Offered
NS-PK
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
n/a
1972
Students Body
Total Students
22 students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
3%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
10
Pre-K Students
18
23
Kindergarten Students
4
7
Grade 1 Students
-
8
Grade 2 Students
-
4
Grade 3 Students
-
9
Grade 4 Students
-
5
Grade 5 Students
-
11
Grade 6 Students
-
7
Grade 7 Students
-
3
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
25 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:22
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Mar. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
Please visit website for current tuition at www.hilltopmontessori.org
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,500
Admissions Director
n/a
Zoe Proctor
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
7
Sports
n/a