Waukesha Christian Academy vs. Montessori School Of Waukesha
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School Overview
Overview
Waukesha Christian Academy began classes on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1976, with three teachers and nineteen students in grades K-8.
We began adding high school grades in 1984. This year (2006-07) we have nine classroom teachers, plus pastor/administrator and other support staff, and 70 students in grades K-12.
The elementary school is located on Merrill Hills Road west of Waukesha.
We completed an addition to the former Westmoreland Elementary School in 1982.
The high school and kindergarten are located at Faith Baptist Church on Torhorst Road, off Highway 18 west of Waukesha.
The church building, completed in 1994, incorporated the former Torhorst School.
Montessori School of Waukesha is accredited by the American Montessori Society.
MSOW offers a unique educational experience. Multi-age class groups allow children to progress through the curriculum at their own pace.
Younger children are constantly stimulated by the interesting work of the older children.
At the same time, older students serve as role models for the younger ones.
A supportive atmosphere gives each child a chance to develop his or her own potential.
Our academic staff consists of trained and certified Montessori teachers and support staff whose goal is to help each child work toward his/her fullest potential. The school is operated by an Executive Director and staff.
The school has a Board of Directors comprised of parents of children enrolled in the school and community members.
Currently, the school is supported by tuition, before and after school program revenue, selected fundraising events, and donations from foundations and corporate supporters.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
n/a
1964
Students Body
Total Students
45 students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
4
35
Grade 1 Students
3
36
Grade 2 Students
2
31
Grade 3 Students
2
18
Grade 4 Students
6
30
Grade 5 Students
7
9
Grade 6 Students
4
8
Grade 7 Students
5
5
Grade 8 Students
7
-
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Grade 10 Students
1
-
Grade 11 Students
2
-
Grade 12 Students
1
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
41 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
10%
Average Class Size
n/a
27
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
n/a
Michelle Krauska
Admissions Associate
n/a
Kate Drehmel
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
after school chess, After School Drama, after school yoga, after school zumba, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts