Mountain Laurel Montessori School has been named one of 20 national finalists in Walmart's Everyday is Earth Day Challenge! For this phase of the challenge, Mountain Laurel received a $500 Walmart gift card! This award was based on an essay describing Mountain Laurel's commitment to conservation and environmental education throughout our school community - toddlers through adults.
The final phase of the contest was submission of a video that illustrates Mountain Laurel's eco-friendly programs, with a chance to win a $20,000 grant for the school. The public viewed and voted for their favorite video from June 9th-19th. Now we are eagerly awaiting the results! Regardless of the outcome, we are truly winners because of the outpouring of support we received from our families, teachers, friends, and neighbors! Thanks very much to all who voted and then spread the word to others.
We greatly appreciate Walmart for recognizing and rewarding our efforts toward protecting our little corner of the world!
Mountain Laurel adheres to the teachings of Maria Montessori, a pioneer in progressive education and child psychology. Dr. Montessori believed that education should be an "aid to life."
At Mountain Laurel Montessori, the students' natural love of learning is cultivated. Children are supported in their own process of self-construction by adults who care. We offer love and respect in an environment with endless possibilities of exploration with materials and activities designed to entice and delight.
"The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one's self. Adults work to finish a task; the child works in order to grow and create the adult, the person that is to be." - Dr. Maria Montessori
Our Mission ...
Mountain Laurel's mission is to provide ideal learning environments for each stage of development from infancy through adolescence. We are one school on two campuses that are uniquely suited for each age group's specific needs. Our Front Royal campus is home to our Toddler Community, two Primary Classes, and two Elementary Classes. Montessori Beginnings, our parent/infant program, also takes place in Front Royal on Friday mornings.
Our Farm School is south of Front Royal in Flint Hill. It's the perfect setting for students 12-15 years (7th-9th grade). The Farm School integrates challenging academics with real-world experiences of farm and community life.
We hope this website is a valuable resource for parents and others interested in education that inspires high achievement along with compassion, integrity, and self-reliance. A Montessori education provides the best opportunity to reach one's greatest potential as a conscientious student, a respectful leader, and a compassionate citizen of the world. Above all we want each child to become a happy adult who contributes to the good of society through work that brings sustaining joy.
We hope to have the opportunity to arrange your visit soon. In the meantime, please take our virtual tour: Front Royal Campus
