Preschool

Preschool enrollment is opened to children between the ages of 2 ½ thru 5.  The classes meet five days per week from September thru
mid June.  Full day programs are available.  5 days, 4 days, 3 days, or 2 days a sessions can be selected.  The teachers take special
care to recognize and provide for each child’s needs.  The pleasure of working with activities is combined with the security of a family
atmosphere.  The areas of the classroom include practical life and sensorial activities, language arts, mathematics, science and
cultural subjects.  The activities in all preschool classrooms are designed to encourage initiative, self-confidence, concentration,
orderliness, independence, cooperation and respect to others.   As a community based organization, Staten Island Montessori School  
is also a UPK provider.














Elementary

Our elementary program is a rigorous academic curriculum and much, much more.  The curriculum is kept flexible to accommodate
the emphasis on individual achievement.  The goal of the elementary program is to help children become learners for life.  Our
curriculum offers in depth Cultural Studies, Math, Language Arts, Science, Foreign Language, Art, Music and Physical Education.  At the
end of the school year each child will have fulfilled all the New York State requirements for his/her level.   Elementary school children
take a yearly Stanford Achievement Test to aid in curriculum planning and evaluation.














Middle School- The Institute of Cultural Studies

The Staten Island Montessori School is pleased to introduce the Institute of Cultural Studies, a new middle school program as of
September 2005.  We continue to follow the ideals and teachings of Maria Montessori often called an “Education for Life”.  Our middle
school experience will provide children with the tools needed to accomplish their educational goals and objectives.  

At the Staten Island Montessori School we recognize the need for seamless education from preschool through 8th grade.  We are
committed to our students by offering a variety of learning opportunities that challenge and motivate students to be all they can be.  
Global Studies, Science, Language Arts, are at the core of study while Culinary Arts and Gardening offer authentic learning situations
allowing students to discover through practical activity and exploration.  Staten Island Montessori School recognizes each student as
an individual and we promote critical thinking skills, encourage children to be life long learners, and aid in the development of personal
self esteem.  We understand that children should engage in meaningful learning experiences and we provide a curriculum that is both
engaging and challenging.  The Institute, while focusing on global education will encompass ecological studies, environmental
awareness and peace education.  Middle School students take a yearly Stanford Achievement Test to aid in curriculum planning and
evaluation.














Inclusion Program

This program will provide children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with a structured environment which includes individualized
educational programming using sensory integrations and the Montessori methodology of hands on learning.  This program is   
designed to meet the needs of the whole child.  This program offers:

•        Inclusion to aid in promoting social skills
•        Parent involvement and team meetings to promote generalization of learned skills
•        Developmentally appropriate hands on Montessori materials
•        Strong academics based on the needs of the individual students









                                                                    
Staten Island Montessori School
Staten Island Montessori School offers after school
programs that usually cover a six week cycle.  Please click
on the link below to see our current program schedule.

                        After School Programs