Goals of Montessori School
of Fairfax
We believe that parents and the environment they create at home are
the chief educational influences in the life of the child. As a school
we want to be with you in discovering who your child is, and what are
his/her needs as he/she enters into the adventures of life. It is our
goal to help your child become a creative, competent human being, who
is fully aware of him/herself, of others, and of the world around him/her.
Other goals include love of learning, self-motivation, increased self-esteem,
persistence and concentration, habits of inner discipline and order.
To realize these goals, we have to create Montessori School of Fairfax
a place where children can be themselves in an atmosphere of freedom
and responsibility. It is a place where little ones will come joyfully
and become absorbed and interested in their learning.
Parents are brought into this atmosphere as much as possible through
a host of interesting activities. Often friendships made in this "family"
will last a lifetime. Please accept this invitation to join us in this
educational adventure.
The educational policies of the school are the responsibilities of the
Educational Directress. It is her task to give guidance and inspiration
to the faculty. She is ready to answer parent inquiries and welcomes
the many visitors who are interested in our programs and observes the
classes in action.
The Montessori Approach
The Montessori method of education is based on the observations and
discoveries of Dr. Maria Montessori. She was the first woman physician
in Italy, graduating from the Royal University of Rome in 1896. From
her many hours of observation she began to design activities that would
help individual development of each child. Given a carefully prepared
learning environment, children would work toward perfecting their concentration
and inner control. Montessori is an individualized program designed
to help each child reach his/her fullest potential.
Code of Ethics of AMS
As American Montessori Society members, we pledge to conduct ourselves
professionally and personally in ways that we will reflect our respect
for each other and for the children we serve. We will do whatever is
within our talents and capacity to protect the rights of each child
to have the freedom and opportunity to develop his full potential without
regards to race, sex, creed or national origin.
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