At-a-Glance

School name	Montessori School of Celebration
*Founded*	1999
*Affiliation*	We are affiliated with the American Montessori Society
*Grade levels*	2 1/2 year olds through 15 year olds(Children’s House, Lower and Upper Elementary, Adolescents)
*Educational Philosophy*	We are a traditional Montessori school based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. A Montessori educational experience: Rich, integrated spiral curriculum that adds depth to the student’s understanding Multi-age groupings to foster and build relationships with peers and adults Academic instruction customized to maximize each student’s potential Safe, home-like atmosphere to foster a sense of belonging Peer mediation and conflict resolution Social and emotional skill building Preparation for life
*Location*	The school is located in Celebration, Florida, within the town of Kissimmee and just a few miles southwest of Orlando. All of our classrooms are located within the same building, creating a multi-age community of learners.
*Enrollment*	125 students 55 Early Childhood [ages 2 1/2 -6] 70 Elementary and Adolescents [ages 6-15]
*Geographic Representation*	Many of our students are from the town of Celebration. We also have students from the neighboring towns of Kissimmee, Orlando, Poinciana, Clermont and Davenport.
*Student Diversity*	Our student body is multi-racial and multi-national. We welcome students, families, faculty and staff with differences not limited to age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background; as well as levels of ability when reasonable accommodation can be made. Our goal is to understand human difference as a call for celebration and to empower ourselves, our children and our community for positive change.
*Faculty*	Lead Teachers are certified by a MACTE-accredited Montessori certification program in addition to having at least a Bachelor’s Degree. Assistant teachers are also certified by a MACTE-accredited Montessori certification program. As the site for two Montessori certification programs, one for the 2 1/1 – 6 age group and one for the elementary ages, our school offers our teachers consistent and easily-accessible professional development opportunities throughout the year.
*Student / Faculty Ratio*	Generally 13 students to one teacher
*Governance*	Directed by the head of school / owner and an Advisory Council comprised of parents, educational and financial consultants and staff members.
*Academic Calendar*	10-month academic calendar; summer camps for 2 1/2 – 6 year olds
*Head of School*	Karen Simon
*Mailing Address*	901 Begonia Road, Celebration, FL 34747
*Telephone / Fax Numbers*	Telephone: 407.566.1561 Fax: 407.566.1544