Waterfront Montessori At A Glance

Waterfront Montessori is a parent-founded, parent-run independent school for children from two years old through eighth grade.

Goals:

Our interests are aligned with the interests of the parents of our students. The things we want for our children are:

The safety of our children.
Commitment to care for our children when they are not with us.
The best possible education for our children.
The character development of our children.
The happiness of our children.

Educational Focus:

We approach education as scientists, constantly researching, observing, discussing, testing hypotheses and modifying our view to incorporate what we conclude are critical components of either method of teaching or subject matter. We are constantly reviewing and discussing theories and thinking in neurology and education. We are focused on and implement what makes sense to us.

Programs/Curriculum:

Montessori Curriculum, Toddlers through Grade 5
Montessori combined with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, Grades 6-8

Diversity:

Reflecting the neighborhood population, the students and staff are culturally and racially diverse with a student body that is 37% Asian, 33% white, 19% mixed race, 5% black, 5% Hispanic and 1% undisclosed.

Number of students: 150

Student-Teacher Ratios:

Toddler 1:4
Primary 1:10
Lower Elementary 1:10
Upper Elementary 1:8
Middle School 1:8

Technology:

One-to-one Apple computer program for students in Grades 4 through 8
Digital Art
Coding and Programming Languages
Game Design
3D Printing
Google Apps for Education
Extensive robotics program including a competition First Lego League team

Arts:

Visual and fine arts
Choral and instrumental music
Music appreciation
Theater (including a school wide annual musical production)

Enrollment Options: All programs 5 days per week

Half Day: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Full Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Full Day Middle School: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Extended Day: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Memberships and Affiliations:

American Montessori Society
International Montessori Foundation
International Baccalaureate Organization
Guild of IB Schools of the Northeast
New Jersey Montessori Association; Karen Westman, Head of School, Past President of NJMAC
Lower Campus Licensed by NJ Department of Children and Families