Elementary Program

Seton Montessori’s Elementary programs are the place to grow! Students learn to integrate and connect ideas, develop critical thinking skills, and become independent, lifelong leaders. As a part of an interwoven community of parents and teachers, these confident young global citizens are preparing to know who they are and to act responsibly to serve humanity.

Elementary Program Features

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Building on the foundations developed in Montessori Early Childhood classrooms, the elementary experience nurtures and stretches students as they move into this new stage of development. Our program delivers a robust age-appropriate educational curriculum using an integrated approach to discovery and mastery of math, language, science, and social studies concepts. Time working and playing outdoors, as well as animal care, are a special part of the Seton experience.

​Each student is invited to become an active participant in their own learning process as they move from the concrete world of their earlier years to the threshold of abstract thinking and social interest found in the older classrooms. The focus is on building the foundations of organization, self-confidence, cooperation, and curiosity, all while providing a growing academic challenge.

Curriculum Areas

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics are introduced with the use of manipulative materials as children learn foundational concepts, providing a strong basis of understanding as children move to more abstract mathematical thinking. These activities include continued work with numeration, place value, mathematical operations, decimals, fractions, money, measurement, geometry, graphing, rounding and memorization of math facts. Upper Elementary also includes pre-algebra, factors, multiples, and prime numbers; exponents, statistics and probability, rounding and estimation.

  • Language Arts

    Language Arts is centered on reading and writing. Continued practice with reading skills to gain accuracy and fluency to support reading comprehension is ongoing. Writing is centered on the study of grammar, word study, mechanics and sentence and paragraph composition. This culminates in research, self-expression and organization of the writing process. Students participate in weekly reading discussion groups.

  • Cultural Studies

    Cultural Studies is a defining characteristic of the Montessori environment and student continue to study geography, zoology, biology and history concepts. These activities include chemistry, physics, astronomy, prehistory, ancient civilizations, modern history, history of written language and the invention of mathematics. The diversity of our families and staff, in conjunction with the cultural materials, helps our students develop an inclusive respect and appreciation for all people and living things.

  • Specials

    The learning experience is rounded out by experiences with foreign language (Spanish), art, music, physical education and community service opportunities.

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What is special about the Seton Montessori Elementary community?

  • An integrated, cross-disciplinary approach to learning

  • Mixed age groupings (6-9 years and 9-12 years)

  • Field trip experiences

  • “Junior Helper” program where Elementary students visit and help in Early Childhood and Toddler classrooms

  • Montessori “Going Out” program in Upper Elementary (9-12 years)

  • Participation in annual week-long Environmental Education program

  • Annual play performances

  • Science and Art Fairs

  • Youth Service League (YSL) opportunities

  • After School Programs including chess, drama, dance, science and nature programs

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Schedule

The Elementary Montessori program hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with before and after school hours offered as early as 8:00 a.m. and as late as 5:00 p.m.

Elementary Eligible Students:  

(Programs for children from six to twelve years of age. Placement is based on the child’s age by September 1 of the school year.) Elementary-eligible families should fill out the form for additional information and to schedule a private tour and observation.

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