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Principal |
Laura Roark email the principal |
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Awards |
AMI Recognized (2007), AMI Recognized (2006), AMI Recognized (2005) |
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Special features |
nonprofit, before- and after- school care |
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Gender composition |
coed |
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Dress code |
No dress code |
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School Mission
- Our mission is to guide, nurture and support the development of the full human potential.
The Barbara Gordon Montessori School provides a carefully prepared learning environment in accordance with AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) principles and guidelines. We prepare each student to be an independent, productive member of society by promoting responsibility, self-expression and confidence, respect for others and a life-long love of learning.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: Spanish.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on hands-on learning, project-based instruction.
- The school uses the following instructional model: Montessori
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Non-competitive, cooperative learning atmosphere develops confident learners with a high sense of self-esteem.
- Hands-on, sensorial learning materials provide concrete meaning to abstract ideas. The children internalize concepts rather than memorize facts.
- Uninterupted work periods, and self-paced learning within a framework of order. The children learn joyful self-discipline.
- Lessons in grace and courtesy,and cultural studies. The children show a deep respect for self, others, and the world around them.
| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Girl Scouts; After School Enrichment Classes; Parent Organization and Dad's Club.
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Parent and Community Support
- We have an active Parent Organization which sponsors fundraising events, family socials, and parent education events. The Dad's club provides a forum for the rewarding interaction between fathers and their children, and sponsors 3 yearly events including a weekend camping trip.
Other news or notes
- Barbara Gordon Montessori is the only fully recognized AMI school in Northeast Tarrant County. Our teachers are degreed,experienced, and AMI certified.
A 9 acre wooded campus with separate home-like classroom buildings provides a peaceful, inspiring environment for students to explore and discover.
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- This school was established between 1970-1979.
- No transportation is provided to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Measures used to evaluate applicants: interview.
- Tuition: $6000-6999
- 0-20% of students receive financial aid to attend this school.
- Less than half of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- This school has an emphasis in: montessori.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:30 to 11:30 & 3:30.
- Accredited by AMI in 2007.
- Principal has been at this school for 1 year.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 02/04/2008. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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