San Lorenzo Montessori Academy

OPEN HOUSE 12/12

Tony Indorato — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:13:13 +0000

Our first Open House for prospective parents will be on December 12th from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Come meet the teachers, tour the facility, and see why our Montessori Program is right for your child!

We’ve Moved!!!!

Tony Indorato — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:55:59 +0000

We just moved into a new facility!! Even though our address changes from Pittsford to Fairport, it’s only 5 minutes down the street from our previous location. Bigger Classrooms, wide open grassy spaces, and use of a full gymnasium are only some of the benefits! Call to schedule a visit.

10 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY 14450 (585)586-9180

What is Montessori?

Tony Indorato — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:35:07 +0000

At San LorenzoMontessori Academy children have the freedom to work independently within the guidelines set up by lessons under the guidance of a highly trained teacher. By giving children responsibility for their behavior to the extent they are capable of acceptably responding to it, self-control and an internal set of guidelines are established as part of the child’s personality. The teacher spends the day giving presentations of activities available on the shelves, while children not engaged in a presentation are working independently, getting their own snack or going to the bathroom when the need arises. This freedom fosters responsible behavior under the guidance and verification of watchful adults. Parents are informed of this type of environment before they enroll their children and subsequently parent education meetings help them to learn more about the value of this approach to their children. The prepared environments and the role of the teacher in the classroom distinguish Montessori from other educational approaches. For example, independent activity constitutes about eighty percent of the work, and the teacher-directed activity comprises the remaining twenty percent of the work at all levels. The reverse percentages are generally true for traditional education. The special environments enable children to explore qualities of materials through various tasks which induce thinking about relationships. The prepared environment offers practical occasions for introducing social relationships through free interaction. The logical sequential nature of the prepared environment provides orderly structures that guide discovery. Every aspect of the curriculum involves creative invention and careful, thoughtful analysis. In viewing learning outcomes at each Montessori level, it must be emphasized that why and how students arrive at what they know is just as important as what they know.

SLMA has rolling admissions!

Tony Indorato — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 20:24:56 +0000

We currently have openings at all levels! To expedite your application process you may do the following:

1. Please go to our “Application” section and download the Registration Form.

2. Fill out the form and mail it to: San Lorenzo Montessori Academy, 10 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY 14450.

3. We will contact you to schedule a screening interview for your child on a first come first serve basis until all of the available slots are filled.

4. Feel free to call us with any questions at (585) 586 – 9180

No Fees!

Tony Indorato — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:13:34 +0000

Many Private schools will charge an interview fee or registration fee. Not us! We want you to visit our school, sign up for an observation, and be able to talk to our staff without having to write a check. Another reason why we’re different.