Welcome to Turtle River Montessori
Turtle River Montessori is the premier choice among independent schools, providing a comprehensive Montessori education to an international student body drawn from Stuart to West Palm Beach. Toddlers through Middle School students (ages 2-15) are welcomed at our two expansive facilities in Jupiter, where we challenge, engage and nurture your child in a true Montessori environment. Montessori instruction accommodates your child's stages of readiness and emphasizes hands-on activities for deep understanding and internalization of math, language, science and cultural topics and exceptional performance academically. We offer a family-friendly variety of options and extracurricular activities including full-day and half-day preschool, full day kindergarten, extended day including early drop-off and late pick-up with extracurricular options for pre-primary, elementary and middle school students. Opportunities abound for parental involvement at our school, and our community of families is diverse, social and committed to student success. If your search for the most meaningful education has led you to look for a private school with an individualized approach that liberates the intellectual potential of your child, Turtle River Montessori provides a beautiful way to learn. We invite you to visit us for a personal tour.
Located in the friendly seaside community of Jupiter, Florida, Turtle River was founded in 1994 by a group of families intent on providing a better Montessori experience for their own children - one which was truer to the high standards of "whole education" originally developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Praised by parents, educators and community members as a school of distinction, Turtle River Montessori has grown into a vibrant community of children educated in authentic Montessori classrooms, guided by parents and teachers dedicated to maximizing each child's potential.
Turtle River Montessori prides itself on our high standards in "whole education", utilizing Montessori's belief that teaching philosophies and practices should be learner focused and address broader frameworks such as peace and environmental education. This approach encourages children to think and discover for themselves. It reaches beyond basic academic achievement to influence the whole child. Commitment to ParentsOur mission is to provide a learning environment which is wholly nurturing and respectful to the child; one in which children are valued individually and are free to learn independently at their own pace. Our Montessori Program invites children to develop a love of learning for a lifetime, and our goal is to create opportunities that encourage learning on many different levels, with the help of hundreds of specially designed three-dimensional, hands-on lessons that engage the children in a fun way. As well, we promote a peace curriculum that teaches the children conflict resolution with their peers. A child who has experienced a true Montessori environment is well-rounded, adept at conducting himself in his community of peers, and intellectually advanced due to exposure to varied concepts that foster intellectual and academic growth. Parents can feel comfortable knowing that their children are cared for in an encouraging learning atmosphere - one that is supportive of intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we gently help children learn how to learn in a secure, prepared environment, laying a firm foundation for them to become confident, caring and successful human beings. Parents generally enter into the Montessori environment with questions about how we teach their child to read, write, and do math. What parents of Montessori students end up valuing the most is the self-esteem, self-control, self-motivation, self-organization and genuine long lasting love of learning their children internalize during their growth in a Montessori school. Add to that the enhanced social skills and friendships developed by the children, and the network of relationships enjoyed by their parents, and you'll begin to understand why a true Montessori education is so superior to traditional education. We are dedicated to fostering a tight-knit community and encourage parents to participate on various levels. Research has proven that children thrive better in environments where their families are involved. Our belief is that participation enhances the school programs and raises parental commitment to the quality of education, which has created our extended family of students, faculty, parents and alumni. We are committed to educating the parent community in our Montessori philosophy, and find that the more parents know and understand Montessori principles, the more excited they are about being involved in their child's educational experiences at Turtle River.
Call 561-745-1995 to schedule a tour. We look forward to seeing you soon!
TURTLE RIVER MONTESSORI We are a Gold Seal school and we are proud of our accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Independent Schools of Florida, and full membership in the American Montessori Society. All of our teachers are trained in the Montessori method through courses certified by the AMS or NAMC. Children of all race, color, creed and religions are welcome! |
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