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Focused on guiding children as they grow into creative and compassionate lifelong learners, a true Montessori education begins at age three.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Maria Montessori established her child-centered Montessori philosophy in early-1900s Rome. \u201cAdults move because their will directs them,\u201d she explained. \u201cThe small child is urged by nature.\u201d<\/p>\n
By the 1960s, children in Europe, India, and the U.S. thrived in Montessori schools, moving freely through multi-age classrooms and choosing hands-on lessons and learning materials that spark their natural curiosity.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s MPS Montessori student explores math and literacy, language and science, the humanities and global economies during teacher-led lessons and through uninterrupted, self-guided work time. From the ages of 3 to 18, these students develop community-building and problem-solving skills by sharing classroom responsibilities, participating in meaningful routines, and learning, working, and researching during group and individual projects.<\/p>\n
Milwaukee Public Schools provides an authentic, world-class Montessori education in eight tuition-free schools. From 1973 to today, our district has implemented enduring Montessori methods while innovating as America\u2019s largest family of public Montessori schools. Educating more than 4,000 students annually, these eight schools make unique and historic contributions to Wisconsin\u2019s education landscape:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Bay View Montessori School” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#e6e6e6″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#2B2B28″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_open_toggle=”border:1px solid #d6d6d6;||margin-bottom: 10px !important;” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” custom_css_toggle_content=”margin-left:36px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_toggle_content_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_content_phone=”margin-left:0″ custom_css_toggle_content_tablet=”margin-left:36px” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
A high-achieving school, Bay View Montessori invites teachers and families to work together to promote Montessori values like independence, creativity, and care for the natural world among its K3 to eighth-grade students. Learn more at mpsmke.com\/bvm<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Craig Montessori School” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#e6e6e6″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#2B2B28″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_open_toggle=”border:1px solid #d6d6d6;||margin-bottom: 10px !important;” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” custom_css_toggle_content=”margin-left:36px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_toggle_content_phone=”margin-left:0″ custom_css_toggle_content_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_content_tablet=”margin-left:36px” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Students develop an appetite for lifelong learning and an appreciation for the natural world as they grow and study plants in Craig\u2019s greenhouse, and meet or exceed expectations on their school report card (2016-23). Learn more at mpsmke.com\/craig<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Fernwood Montessori School” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#e6e6e6″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#2B2B28″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_open_toggle=”border:1px solid #d6d6d6;||margin-bottom: 10px !important;” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” custom_css_toggle_content=”margin-left:36px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_toggle_content_phone=”margin-left:0″ custom_css_toggle_content_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_content_tablet=”margin-left:36px” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Arts to athletics, start-up-businesses to botany lessons, Fernwood scholars enjoy academic rigor, diverse extracurricular activities, nature retreats, and strong parent and community support in a high fidelity Montessori environment. Learn more at mpsmke.com\/fernwood<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Highland Community School” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#e6e6e6″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#2B2B28″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_open_toggle=”border:1px solid #d6d6d6;||margin-bottom: 10px !important;” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” custom_css_toggle_content=”margin-left:36px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_toggle_content_phone=”margin-left:0″ custom_css_toggle_content_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_content_tablet=”margin-left:36px” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Highland Community School is a parent-directed, Montessori Charter school located in the heart of Milwaukee. Learn more at mpsmke.com\/highland<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Lloyd Barbee Montessori School” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#e6e6e6″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#2B2B28″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_open_toggle=”border:1px solid #d6d6d6;||margin-bottom: 10px !important;” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” custom_css_toggle_content=”margin-left:36px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_toggle_content_phone=”margin-left:0″ custom_css_toggle_content_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_content_tablet=”margin-left:36px” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Children from K3 to sixth grade develop an enduring love for learning through strong school attendance, and make friends for life in this historic and close-knit Montessori community. Learn more at mpsmke.com\/barbee<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”MacDowell Montessori School” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#e6e6e6″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#2B2B28″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_open_toggle=”border:1px solid #d6d6d6;||margin-bottom: 10px !important;” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” custom_css_toggle_content=”margin-left:36px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_toggle_content_phone=”margin-left:0″ custom_css_toggle_content_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_content_tablet=”margin-left:36px” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Students think globally, study local histories, and prepare for diverse career and college opportunities through MacDowell\u2019s combined International Baccalaureate and Montessori curricula that culminates with high-school graduation. Learn more at mpsmke.com\/macdowell<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Maryland Avenue Montessori School” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#e6e6e6″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#2B2B28″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_open_toggle=”border:1px solid #d6d6d6;||margin-bottom: 10px !important;” custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” custom_css_toggle_content=”margin-left:36px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_toggle_content_phone=”margin-left:0″ custom_css_toggle_content_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_content_tablet=”margin-left:36px” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Cultivating a lifelong love for learning, creativity, and community engagement in all students unites teachers and families at this high-performing school on Milwaukee\u2019s east side. Learn more at mpsmke.com\/maryland<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Riley Dual Language Montessori School” open_toggle_text_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_background_color=”#e6e6e6″ closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” icon_color=”#2B2B28″ toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”20px” open_icon_color=”#2B2B28″ open_toggle_icon=”||fa||900″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”20px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#2B2B28″ title_level=”h3″ title_font=”Open Sans||||||||” title_font_size=”20px” custom_css_open_toggle=”border:1px solid #d6d6d6″ custom_css_toggle_icon=”position:relative;||padding-right:14px;||” custom_css_toggle_content=”margin-left:36px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_toggle_content_phone=”margin-left:0″ custom_css_toggle_content_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_toggle_content_tablet=”margin-left:36px” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Teachers and Montessori leaders are creating America\u2019s first Dual Language Montessori program at Riley, a southside school where children can become fluent readers, writers, and speakers of Spanish and English, while fostering independence and problem-solving skills. Learn more at mpsmke.com\/riley<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n After more than a century of practice, research, and global growth, Montessori methods remain relevant, effective, and support Milwaukee Public Schools\u2019 mission to prepare students for success in higher education, post-education opportunities, work, and citizenship.<\/p>\n We invite you to explore the MPS Montessori family and begin your child\u2019s enrollment process today.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n A Milwaukee Public Schools Montessori education is authentic and accessible. Our educators are Montessori-credentialed and licensed by the State of Wisconsin. MPS Montessori schools do not charge tuition.<\/strong><\/p>\n Any child who will be age\u202fthree or\u202ffour by September 1 is eligible to apply for the Montessori program during the kindergarten enrollment period. Seats are assigned at random. Sibling preference and\u202fthe number of openings at each school helps determine student placement.<\/p>\n Please note that K3 and K4 Montessori students attend school for three hours each day. <\/em><\/p>\n Students older than age four may be enrolled in MPS Montessori schools as seats are available using the following specifications:<\/p>\n Montessori students move to a full-day schedule (approximately seven hours) once they are officially registered K5 students.<\/em><\/p>\n Students who successfully complete year eight in a Montessori school receive preference when they complete an enrollment application for MacDowell Montessori School, home to the district\u2019s only high-school Montessori program. High school enrollment is open from late September through October.<\/p>\n\n
Tuition-Free Enrollment<\/h2>\n
K3\/K4 Enrollment<\/h3>\n
K5 to Eighth-Grade Enrollment<\/h3>\n
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High School Enrollment<\/h2>\n
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