Joliet Montessori School
Quick Facts About the School
- AMS Pathway: Accredited School
- Ages: 3 - 12 years
- Type: Private
- Number of Students: 80
- Open: August - June
- Summer Program: Yes
AMS-Accredited School
AMS has and continues to verify that this school meets rigorous institutional and instructional criteria, through a process of self-evaluation based on high standards of authentic Montessori practices. Accreditation is a voluntary process and 2 year journey – the pinnacle of our 4 stage Pathway of Continuous School Improvement.
This school-quality initiative is available to our member schools.
About the School
Here at Joliet Montessori School, we offer a classic Montessori education that is respectful, flexible and natural. We follow each individual child's interests rather than following an imposed curriculum. In helping children to reach toward their full potential, we "...endeavor always to keep burning within them the light which is called intelligence" (Maria Montessori). While the basic learning tools are covered, the focus is not upon acquiring of skills and memorizing of facts, but of application. The use of resources to responsibly follow one's bliss.
Joliet Montessori School was founded in 1966. Our campus has two structures, the Main Building and the Adolescent House (for the middle school students).
As life is happiest with a balance of comfort and challenge, our stated Mission is "Joliet Montessori School inspires students to engage academically and socially every day, developing independence, a love of work, and a respect for all". Students are encouraged to LEARN HOW TO LEARN and LEARN HOW TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS rather than having their education imposed upon them. This will set them up for an adult life full of change, opportunity and responsibility. "Passion for Learning. Success for Life."
Visitors are always welcome. Come see happy students who are proud of their school.