Highland Park Montessori School Inc.

Montessori education is a progressive, scientifically based method that was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori through decades of observing how children learn. In its 111th year, Montessori education continues to inspire children and celebrate their love of learning, individual growth, and independence within the context of a social community. . HPMS fosters positive social growth in an authentic community of children. Boys and girls of all socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds learn together in multi-age classrooms. Lessons in Grace and Courtesy model appropriate ways for children to interact in social situations. Throughout their days, every child has opportunities to be both learner and leader, where self-esteem develops naturally.

Highland Park Montessori's mission is to assist in the total development of a child's personality-socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically-and to foster a life-long love for learning, caring for others, and improving our world. The specific goals for the children who attend HPMS are to: Develop each child's innate, ultimate potential through high self-expectations; Develop a positive attitude toward school and learning; Develop a sense of high self-esteem; Develop and foster an abiding curiosity; Develop habits of initiative and persistence; Foster inner discipline and a sense of order; Develop sensory-motor skills in order to sharpen the ability to discriminate and judge; Develop socially acceptable behavior; Build habits of concentration and acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning; Become good citizens