Waco Montessori School Elementary Program

Elementary Program

(Grades 1- 6) 8:15am – 3:15pm daily

Multi-aged classes for grades 1-3 (Lower or LE) and grades 4-6 (Upper or UE).  Montessori materials and trained teachers for up to 24 children per class provide individualized learning experiences with a hands-on approach.

Lower Elementary Program Curriculum

Upper Elementary Program Curriculum

Vision of a Mustang Graduate

Values the self, has a sense of self: exhibits self-confidence, is able to articulate his or her own strengths and areas of challenge, can recognize limitations as well when to ask for help.

Respectful of self, environment and others: participates in civic engagement activities, shows responsibility to his or her classroom community, is able to lead as needed, is able to work cooperatively in a group toward a shared goal.

Desires to be a life-long learner: shows enthusiasm for work, demonstrates pride in accomplishments inside and outside the classroom, demonstrates integrity in work produced.

Seeks to problem-solve: participates actively in problem-solving sessions in class meetings, shows abiity to think critically in various subject areas, exhibits time management skills, able to balance complex tasks ove the log-term with short term goals.

Graduation Requirements

A graduate from Waco Montessori School will have mastered the skills and concepts expected as represented in the WMS Upper Elementary Curriculum. Mastery will be determined by teacher observation of work completed, student presentations, progress reports and student portfolio.