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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
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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” locked=”off”]<\/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″ locked=”off”]<\/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 Visit mpsmke.com\/enroll<\/a> to enroll your child.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_margin=”20px||||false|false”]<\/p>\n Older students prepare for the rigors of the real world by assuming greater responsibility within the Craig Montessori School environment. Occupations or microeconomies are student-run classroom businesses that reinforce Montessori lessons and instill a sense of purpose in students.<\/p>\n Led by guides and powered by students two to four days each week, occupations benefit the wider Craig Montessori School environment, and support the MPS mission to prepare students for success in higher education, post-education opportunities, work, and citizenship. Secondary students (grades seven and eight) gain experience in budgeting and accounting, project management, marketing and communications, and customer service. 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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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Montessori Occupations<\/h2>\n
Craig Occupations<\/h2>\n
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Students learn and apply 3D-printing fundamentals to create products for sale and for school use.<\/li>\n
Preparing and selling coffee, chai, banana bread, and other refreshments at the Craig Coffee Shop nourishes Craig guides, families, and visitors.<\/li>\n
Growing plants in the greenhouse leads to twice-annual plant sales and a salad lunch at the end of the school year.<\/li>\n
Popping, packaging, and selling this snack for after-school enjoyment is a popular weekly tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMontessori Program Features:<\/h3>\n
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Children\u2019s House (K3-K5)<\/h3>\nWithin Craig Montessori\u2019s Children\u2019s House, 3- to 6-year-old children use manipulative materials to train their hands and minds. Certified Montessori teachers provide individual lessons, which enable each child to advance at his or her own pace. Lessons and activities are grouped into five general categories, including practical life, sensorial, language, cultural subjects (history and geography) and mathematics.\u00a0The lessons foster independence, confidence, self-esteem and self-control, laying out a foundation for academic success.\n\n<\/div>\n
\u00a0Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)<\/h3>\nChildren in lower elementary classes continue their work with educational materials as they develop skills for abstract academic work. These learners demonstrate reading across the curriculum, realizing that literacy is a vital element of every subject. Students exhibit an understanding of math concepts, use scientific reasoning and begin to understand their role in society. To help communicate the importance of cross-curricular literacy, the Craig Montessori staff teaches children to communicate knowledge in all subject areas through constructed written responses.\n\nDuring these years, written and oral communication skills are strengthened; specifically, vocabulary development and usage, correct capitalization and effective punctuation. In the area of mathematics, children develop problem-solving strategies, grasp the value of decimals and fractions, interpret data through graphing, learn algebraic relationships and begin to understand estimation, statistics and probability concepts. Science lessons focus on developing an appreciation of nature, understanding the life cycles of living things and discussing\u00a0technology\u2019s impact on the world. Students study different cultural traditions as well as states and regions as they advance their social studies skills.\n
Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)<\/h3>\nStudents in the upper elementary grades demonstrate higher level thinking and develop their interpersonal communication skills, which are addressed in the human growth and development and general Montessori curricula. By including upper elementary children in community service projects, they gain a greater understanding of their place in the Milwaukee community.\n\nDuring these years, students establish stronger language arts and reading skills by focusing on vocabulary development, reading for meaning and effective sentence and paragraph structure. Mathematics activities include interpreting graphs and charts, applying skills to word problems and continuing discussions regarding in-depth algebraic relationships. Students further their scientific knowledge by learning scientific terms, constructing sketches and models, interpreting scientific observations and investigating a variety of topics through hands-on experiments. As part of the social studies curriculum, learners discuss the\u00a0foundation of the U.S. government and examine major events in our nation\u2019s history.\n
Adolescent Community (Grades 7-8)<\/h3>\nCraig Montessori\u2019s adolescent curriculum promotes the acquisition of intellectual, practical and leadership skills. Challenging academics, enhanced by service projects, travel and physical activity, ensure that students are well prepared for the social and intellectual demands of high school and beyond. In this plane of development, students become \u201chumanistic explorers,\u201d interested in the quality of society for themselves and other people. At this level, young people develop a respect for and commitment to a code of civility.\n\nDuring their adolescent years, students read with fluency, accuracy and expression while connecting literary themes to personal experiences. They also evaluate materials from different sources for accuracy and value. Language arts lessons equip students with the ability to judge effective writing and presenting create multimedia research projects and exhibit strong writing skills. As they approach graduation, adolescents explore all strands of mathematics while justifying their strategies and using appropriate mathematical terms as they prepare for higher level mathematics in high school. Science instruction focuses on important scientific events throughout history. In order to fully grasp new concepts, students are encouraged to pose questions and predict results. The U.S. government is discussed in greater detail as students continue to examine our nation\u2019s history during social studies lessons. Students are introduced to a market\u00a0economy and discuss various social issues. In addition, they compare the modern world to ancient and medieval civilizations.\n\nFor more information about Craig Montessori School, a K-3 to Grade 8 top program, or Montessori education, please call the school at (414) 393-4200.\n
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