Achieving a Cosmic View
Elementary Program Overview
An elementary child is an intellectual explorer whose mind reasons, imagines, judges, projects. At this developmental age, the mind strives for what Maria Montessori called the “Cosmic View” – seeing the whole scope of life and each element’s place and task within that scope, including the place and task of the self.
Children in the Elementary Program devour classification schemes (botany, zoology, historical time lines, geometric formulas, etc.) as they become more research-oriented, creative, and adept at solving their own problems. Because students work at their own pace while also enjoying group projects, competition is not fostered in the classroom. Children relate to their own work, and progress is not compared to the achievements of others. Dr. Montessori believed that competition in education should be introduced only after children have gained confidence in their use of the basic skills. “Never let a child risk failure,” she wrote, “until he has a reasonable chance of success.”
Important Info
Program Expectations
- Respect for Others: Cultivate empathy, cooperation, and collaboration in a diverse community.
- Critical Thinking Skills: Engage in exploration, problem-solving, and decision-making activities.
- Social and Emotional Development: Develop self-awareness, self-regulation, and positive social interactions.
- Environmental Awareness: Foster a sense of responsibility towards the environment and the community.
Elementary Program Teachers:
- Ms. Hannah (JE-I – Grades 1-3)
- Ms. Turner (JE-II – Grades 1-3)
- Ms. Samia (JE-III – Grades 1-3)
- Ms. Montes (SE-I – Grades 4-6)
- Mr. Soto (SE-II – Grades 4-6)
Elementary Program Assistants:
- Ms. Gloria (JE-I – Grades 1-3)
- Ms. Daisy (JE-II – Grades 1-3)
- Mrs. Pedraza (JE-III – Grades 1-3)
- Ms. Michael (SE-I – Grades 4-6)
- Ms. Vicky (SE-II – Grades 4-6)