About Us
The Staten Island Montessori School was founded in 1965 as an alternative education
program following the philosophy and methodology of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our school
has grown from one class to a charming country school in the shadow of old Staten
Island in Prince’s Bay. SIMS offers a unique combination of carefully planned curricula
specifically developed to meet the needs of each student as well as a broad based art
program. Our preschool program as well as our elementary program is carefully
designed to maximize our use of the environment combining classroom activities with
outdoor enrichment.
In 2005 we established the Institute of Cultural Studies, a middle school program
designed to prepare students for high school with a well rounded curriculum. Math,
science, language and cultural subjects are offered along with the practical activities of
gardening, cooking, music and art. The Staten Island Montessori School is a unique
community-one that challenges the current myths and dogmas of traditional education
theory and practice and provides an alternative environment where your children explore
social, emotional and academic areas with intensity and vigor.
program following the philosophy and methodology of Dr. Maria Montessori. Our school
has grown from one class to a charming country school in the shadow of old Staten
Island in Prince’s Bay. SIMS offers a unique combination of carefully planned curricula
specifically developed to meet the needs of each student as well as a broad based art
program. Our preschool program as well as our elementary program is carefully
designed to maximize our use of the environment combining classroom activities with
outdoor enrichment.
In 2005 we established the Institute of Cultural Studies, a middle school program
designed to prepare students for high school with a well rounded curriculum. Math,
science, language and cultural subjects are offered along with the practical activities of
gardening, cooking, music and art. The Staten Island Montessori School is a unique
community-one that challenges the current myths and dogmas of traditional education
theory and practice and provides an alternative environment where your children explore
social, emotional and academic areas with intensity and vigor.
SPECIALISTS
In addition to our classroom curriculum, we are strong believers in the natural artistic
process. Through hand on exploration children discover the properties of our diverse
world. Gardening, Spanish, Music, Yoga, Art and culinary skills are combined to create
activities that are essential to a child’s development. It is the creative process that
enables the children to experience insights into their ideas and views of the world.
Through our various programs, children learn tolerance and respect by working
together whether on a group collage or a colorful garden. It’s the opportunity to express
ideas and thoughts. Creativity and problem solving are encouraged. We believe that
art is everywhere and part of everything. Our programs are effective tools for social
interaction. They encourage children to express their individual uniqueness.
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