Desert Montessori School

“Head of school and board chair review the return prior to signature and filing. It is then circulated by email or presented at the full board meeting whichever is appropriate given meeting dates and filing requirements.”

“Organizational documents and policies are available on guidstar or for review at the school business office.”

“Organizational documents and policies are available on guidstar or for review at the school business office.”

“The mission of desert montessori school (dms) is to provide a personalized, engaging, edicuatoin that inspires a life-long love of learning, fosters meaninful, independent thinking, social responsibility and self confidence. Utilizing the montessori approach and values, along with best practices, dms shines as an inspiring, respectful, safe and caring community for every student, parent and teacher. Dms is a ececd-licensed, two-star facility. We enroll students beginning at age two (2) and offer enrollment through sixth grade.”

“Dms community members take on active volunteer roles in putting on events, supporting teachers, organizing volunteers and, pursuing development opportunities.”

“Desert montessori integrates the montessori philosophy with research-based educational practices. Our students are active participants in academically rigorous classrooms. We honor individual learning styles while preparing students for future success, aiming to empowerourstudents with agency, creativity and integrity our programis based upon montessori principles and values. Teachers thoughtfully prepare engaging environments and guide children to learn at their own pace to reach their individual potential. We use sequences of progressively more challenging work, which allows children to build independence, leading to a strong sense of joy, agency and accomplishment. The materials and lessons are designed to lead a child from the simple to the complex, from concrete to abstract concepts. Our classrooms cultivate an atmosphere of peace, respect and collaboration throughout our community. Finally, outdoor experiences and opportunities for service instill a love of nature and social responsibility as children begin to question and integrate their purpose and place within the family, school and broader community. We are an award-winning school with between a 5:1 and 8:1 teacher-student ratio, a diverse student body, and a rich specials program that includes art, nature, and spanish. 98% of our 6th grade graduates have gotten into the middle school of their choice, including santa fe preparatory school, santa fe waldorf, and the academy for the technologies and classics.”