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At SHMS we are committed to recognizing and cultivating the uniqueness of each individual child.
We have a community of educators, and wonderful families, that have chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for early childhood and elementary education.
This community, fostered through high teacher retention and involved families, supports each child during this critical time of development in a dynamic Montessori environment.
Tuitions range between 9,300-12,900 dependent on the program
% on Financial Aid
5%
Admissions Director
Katherine Talamantes
Admissions Associate
Kristie Meixner
School Notes
Building on the foundation laid by Maria Montessori, our goals
are:
To provide a safe, nurturing, academically stimulating
environment where exploration and discovery are an everyday
experience,
To offer a staff that is dedicated to inspiring each student to
realize his or her potential,
To foster independence of thought, and a tolerance for the
ideas, beliefs and cultures of other peoples,
To assist in the development of a sense of responsibility and
awareness of the individual and the community,
To give children a joy of learning that will last a lifetime,
and
To work in partnership with parents to create a caring school
community where the child comes first, education is celebrated, and
each student gains the skills and knowledge that will lead to a
productive, creative, satisfying life.
Sunset Hills Montessori School celebrates its 22nd anniversary
this fall. The school founder, Eileen Minarik, continues to
be a strong voice for early childhood and elementary education in
the Washington region. Please contact us for details about
our programs and to explore Montessori education for your
child.
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