What is a Christian Montessori EducationIt is an education which uses the Montessori method of learning in

a nurturing Christian environment. We value healthy relationships withone another and God. We believe that all children are unique individualswho have immense potential. We use the Bible and the teachings from theNew Church to develop children to be curious, lifelong learners, as well asgood citizens.

What does the classroom look like?The environment is prepared to

encourage independence, freedom withinlimits, and respect for each child’spsychological, physical, and socialdevelopment. It incorporates self directedactivity as well as hands-on and collaborativelearning opportunities for the students.Teachers guide each child through the learningprocess by using materials that meet theirneeds at every stage of their life.

What is Montessori Education?It is a scientifically based educational system designed by Dr.

Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. The Montessori method oflearning integrates biology, history, geography, language and math in abeautiful way that shows children the relationship between all things. Itis an educational method that develops the whole person.

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FEED THE MIND - “An interesting piece of work, freely chosen, which hasthe virtue of inducing concentration rather than fatigue, adds to thechild’s energies and mental capacities, and leads {the child} to self-mastery.” - Maria MontessoriTOUCH THE HEART - 'The child is a miraculous being, and this should befelt deeply by the educator.' - Maria MontessoriPREPARE FOR LIFE - "The circle of a person's life is to know, tounderstand, to will and to do." - Emanuel Swedenborg

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Discover the unique approach and benefits of a Montessori education in a Christian environment.At Oak Arbor School we feed the mind, touch the heart, and prepare students for life by developingtheir individual gifts and talents so they reach their true potential.

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General Hours of Operation:Half Day Students:8:25 am - 12:20 pmFull Day Students:8:25 am - 3:10 pm

REGISTRATION:Will begin on February 1st, 2020 for the2020 - 2021 school year. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $75.00

MONTESSORI CLASSROOMS are available forPrimary and Lower Elementary age students.

PRIMARY MONTESSORI CLASSROOMPreK1 & PreK2 (3 & 4 year olds)

3 or 5 mornings a week8:25 am - 12:20 pm$ 2,760 - 3, 1/2 days$ 4,600 - 5, 1/2 days

* Child needs to be potty trained & 3 years old by July 1st2020 to be eligible for Pre K1.

LOWER ELEMENTARY MONTESSORICLASSROOM - Kindergarten - 3rd GradeKindergarten (5 Years old by July 1st 2020)

8:25 am - 12:20 pm$ 4,600 - 5, 1/2 days8:25 am - 3:10 pm$ 7,800 - 5, Full days

1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade8:25 am - 3:10 pm$ 7,800

UPPER ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL4th - 8th Grade

8:25 am - 3:10 pm$ 7,800

Distinctive Programs:Oak Arbor’s educational program

includes a wide variety of learning experiencesin addition to the Montessori program.Students have weekly music, art and physicaleducation classes as well as yearlyopportunities to be involved in a dramaticproduction. Cultural feasts, poetry teas,science fairs, swim classes, ice skating,independent studies, community serviceopportunities, local field trips for youngerstudents as well as overnight trips to Chicago,Niagara Falls, Mackinac Island, WashingtonDC, as well as Arizona are all woven into thelife of our students, creating a varied, richexperience for our students.

All our teachers have Bachelor of education degrees andour Montessori teachers have been trained at MichiganMontessori Teacher Education Center.

Our school is a member of the AmericanMontessori Society; which is the foremost advocate forquality Montessori education.

Schedule a tour of our school and see how we provide awarm and welcoming environment for children and families.

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