At Parkside Montessori we...
..envision a school community where:
- Children are the center of our practice and are encouraged to be life-long, independent learners
- Children develop self-confidence and are proud of who they are.
- Children are inspired and encouraged to follow a natural curiosity for learning.
- Respectful interactions, empathy, understanding, kindness and acceptance are commonly practiced by all community members.
- A global perspective is encouraged and fostered.
- Risk-taking in learning is encouraged and opportunities are presented to pursue excellence for each individual at his/her own level.
- Children develop self-motivation and confidently persevere through challenges.
- Collaboration between students, teachers, parents, and the community is common in our day-to-day interactions.
Parkside Montessori is a fully dedicated Montessori public school that offers a comprehensive program to all students in alignment with both the Alberta Education Program of Studies and individualized Montessori instruction. Our teachers draw from a common source: the child and our best practices for teaching and learning.
Unique aspects to our Montessori environment include: a multi-age span in each classroom, individually prepared lessons, 2-3 hours of uninterrupted work periods, hands on material with built in controls of error, Practical Life activities designed to prepare students with life skills, Cosmic Education which gives the child a foundational sense of perspective on the interconnectedness of the universe, and Sensorial Exercises which are designed to enhance the child's five senses.
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Our School Education Plan is focused on:
Priority: Teaching and Learning
Outcome: Classroom instruction and assessment prioritizes literacy and numeracy.
Priority: Inclusion
Outcome: Parkside Montessori is a a safe, welcoming environment that supports emotional and physical well-being, mental health and diversity of all students and staff.
Outcome: Instructional strategies support the learning needs of individual students.
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Programs of Choice Offered at Parkside
