frequently asked questions:
What is a charter school?
The term 'charter' refers to a free public school operated independently of the local school board, often with a curriculum and educational philosophy different from the other schools in the district. Charter schools are held to the same accountability standards of the state testing system as all public schools. In our state, any child living in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania may attend our charter school.
What does 'Montessori' Mean?
Montessori is simply a way of teaching that was originated by Maria Montessori in the early 1900’s. The Montessori method is hands-on, self-paced, and child centered. It has been proven so successful that countries all over the world use this method. It is not related to any religious group, but encourages the child to develop peaceful ways of living.
Who can enroll in the school?
Children in grades K-6 who are Pennsylvania residents.
How did the Gettysburg Montessori Charter School come about?
In 2005, a small private Montessori school was opened in Gettysburg called the Children’s Montessori School of Gettysburg offering education to children age 3 to 6. In 5 years, that school grew to offer private education Pre-K to 3rd grade. Due to the growing interest for Montessori education in Gettysburg, a group of dedicated parents gathered to create a charter school. In November 2009, an application was submitted to the Gettysburg Area School District chartering our school and allowing it to be free to anyone.
Who has attended a Montessori School?
Here is a sampling of famous people who have attended a Montessori School:
* Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, former editor, former first lady (John F. Kennedy)
*Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Founders of Google, who contribute their success to Montessori School
* Prince William and Prince Harry, English royal family
* George Clooney, Academy Award-winning actor
* Anne Frank, famous diarist from World War II
* Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia
* Will Wright, designer of The Sims
* Katherine Graham, former owner-editor of the Washington Post
* Julia Child, famous chef, star of many TV cooking shows and author of numerous cookbooks
* Helen Hunt, Academy Award-winning actress
* Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize winner for Literature
* Joshua Bell, Violinist, owner of Stradivarius violin
* Lea Salonga, multi-awarded singer and actress
* Berry Brazelton, noted pediatrician and author
* Kami Cotler, actress (The Waltons)
* Melissa and Sarah Gilbert, actors
* Peter Drucker, Management Guru
* Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon
* Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Austrian painter and Architect
The term 'charter' refers to a free public school operated independently of the local school board, often with a curriculum and educational philosophy different from the other schools in the district. Charter schools are held to the same accountability standards of the state testing system as all public schools. In our state, any child living in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania may attend our charter school.
What does 'Montessori' Mean?
Montessori is simply a way of teaching that was originated by Maria Montessori in the early 1900’s. The Montessori method is hands-on, self-paced, and child centered. It has been proven so successful that countries all over the world use this method. It is not related to any religious group, but encourages the child to develop peaceful ways of living.
Who can enroll in the school?
Children in grades K-6 who are Pennsylvania residents.
How did the Gettysburg Montessori Charter School come about?
In 2005, a small private Montessori school was opened in Gettysburg called the Children’s Montessori School of Gettysburg offering education to children age 3 to 6. In 5 years, that school grew to offer private education Pre-K to 3rd grade. Due to the growing interest for Montessori education in Gettysburg, a group of dedicated parents gathered to create a charter school. In November 2009, an application was submitted to the Gettysburg Area School District chartering our school and allowing it to be free to anyone.
Who has attended a Montessori School?
Here is a sampling of famous people who have attended a Montessori School:
* Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, former editor, former first lady (John F. Kennedy)
*Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Founders of Google, who contribute their success to Montessori School
* Prince William and Prince Harry, English royal family
* George Clooney, Academy Award-winning actor
* Anne Frank, famous diarist from World War II
* Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia
* Will Wright, designer of The Sims
* Katherine Graham, former owner-editor of the Washington Post
* Julia Child, famous chef, star of many TV cooking shows and author of numerous cookbooks
* Helen Hunt, Academy Award-winning actress
* Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize winner for Literature
* Joshua Bell, Violinist, owner of Stradivarius violin
* Lea Salonga, multi-awarded singer and actress
* Berry Brazelton, noted pediatrician and author
* Kami Cotler, actress (The Waltons)
* Melissa and Sarah Gilbert, actors
* Peter Drucker, Management Guru
* Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon
* Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Austrian painter and Architect
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