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Mission Statement
Homewood Montessori School will remain a peaceful educational setting that practices the Montessori Philosophy. In addition, the prepared learning environment under the guidance of the teacher, will continue to foster self-directed learning, creative thinking, and a joy of learning through respect for self and others. Through cooperative learning, selective tasks will be completed in multi-age classrooms and individual academic potential challenged.

Vision Statement
our vision as a school, is to perpetuate the Montessori philosophy in a peaceful educational environment. it will be obvious to outside observers that we see each student as an individual with different talents. Our response to the uniqueness of each student will include our teachers nurturing, guiding and implementing varied creative instructional methods such as
whole group instructions
small group instructions
one on one instructions
independent studying
ability skills instruction
visitors to our school will notice that whatever the child's ability level, creative and holistic learning will challenge, guide and facilitate the best approach for his/her academic progress.

Quick Study
Communities Served:
All city and Mt. Oliver residents may apply to this whole school magnet. There is no attendance area. Acceptance is based on available space and racial balance.
Board Representative:
Mr. Randall Taylor
Grades:
K through 8
Enrollment:
231
African-American
117
Other
114
Special Programs/Services for Students and Community:
Book Buddy Program; After school enrichment program, Mentoring Program:PROPEL: Botany curriculum; Small group peer interaction emphasized; Special materials designed for Montessori learning; Enriched sensorial activities and presentations.
Parent/Support Groups:
Parent School Community Council, School Volunteers, Parent Representatives, PTA, Partnerships in Education with carnegie Library of Homewood, Children's Museum, Pittsburgh Symphony, Parent Grant Writing Committee, excellent parent participation.