Early Montessori

WHAT IS EARLY MONTESSORI?

• Early Montessori is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Kindergarten to Grade 5 level for the 2019/2020 school year at the following elementary schools: Aspenwood, Baker Drive, Hampton Park, Harbour View, Miller Park, James Park and Seaview.  
• The program provides a rich learning environment for students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Education.
• The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, as students learn to work on personal goals and academic challenges.
• Students learn to work independently, in small groups and as peer leaders.
• The program is delivered following the Montessori philosophy of learning.
• Students make use of a variety of information sources in their project work, including explorations, technology, print and human resources.
• The program supports students in becoming lifelong learners and global citizens.
• See Late Montessori Program for information on Grade 6 to 8.
• Click here to learn more.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Children entering Kindergarten September 2019 must apply through the programs of choice online application process available starting January 17 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
• Applications for Kindergarten are done by a random draw and will be limited to the number of spaces available. Late application forms will not be part of the draw.
• Kindergarten children with siblings in the program will be given highest priority (provided the sibling will still be in attendance the following school year) and must still apply online.
• Students entering Grade 1 wishing to enroll should contact the school directly.

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program.

Parent Information Meetings
Thursday, January 10, 2019
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Winslow Centre (Gallery Room)
1100 Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam

As this is an information meeting for parents/guardians,
kindly make arrangements to leave your children at home.

Click here to see a map of schools offering Programs of Choice.

For more information contact: 
Brenda Aarstad - Administrative Assistant

For more information on the Coquitlam Montessori Society: www.coquitlammontessori.ca

For more information: ChairPerson@coquitlammontessori.ca

Late Montessori

WHAT IS LATE MONTESSORI?

• Late Montessori is a program of choice offered by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) at the Grades 6 to 8 level for the 2018/2019 school year at the following middle schools: Montgomery and Scott Creek.
• The Late Montessori Program provides a rich learning environment for students. It is based on Montessori principles and fulfills the expectations of the Ministry of Education.
• The Montessori approach supports continuous progress, as students learn to work on personal goals and academic challenges.
• Students learn to work independently, in small groups and as peer leaders.
• The program is delivered following the Montessori philosophy of learning.
• Students make use of a variety of information sources in their project work, including explorations, technology, print and human resources.
• Montessori at middle school emphasizes critical and creative thinking, community service and student-initiated learning with in-depth studies.
• The program supports students in becoming lifelong learners and global citizens.
• See Early Montessori Program for information on Kindergarten to Grade 5.
• Click here to learn more.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Applications for Late Montessori are to be completed online starting January 18 at 9 a.m. at www.sd43.bc.ca. Completed online application forms must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
• Students currently in Grade 5 interested in continuing must still apply online. 
  

All parents are encouraged to attend the parent information meeting to learn about the program.

Parent and Student Information Meeting
(Location updated)
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Montgomery Middle School
1900 Edgewood Avenue Coquitlam

 For further information contact

Montgomery Middle Principal, Sarah Husband (604-939-7367; montgomery@sd43.bc.ca)

Scott Creek Middle Principal Lisa Rinke (604-945-0156; scottCreek@sd43.bc.ca)