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Elementary Program Curriculum Objectives

The curriculum objectives are:

Content Goals:

  • An understanding of the evolution of life and a feeling of responsibility toward aiding further evolution
  • An understanding that all men have the same basic needs and an appreciation for the variety of ways in which those needs are met
  • An awareness of the interdependence of man and nature, with a responsible feeling toward an ecological whole
  • An awareness of the interdependence of men and nations, with a desire for cooperation and peace
  • The skills necessary to succeed later on in school and in life.

Intellectual Goal:

  • A learner who can work independently

Emotional Goal:

  • A positive self-image

Physical Goals:

  • Gross motor mastery and control
  • The fine motor coordination necessary for writing and manipulation of materials

Intellectual Skills:

  • The mastery of the necessary tools or skills (such as reading, writing, etc.) in order to research, organize, evaluate, and synthesize information
  • An understanding of how to use various media and technology

Emotional Skills:

  • An awareness of one's own feelings
  • Sensitivity to and consideration for the feelings of others
  • An awareness of how one's emotional state effects others

Performance-based:

This curriculum will be performance-based in keeping with Florida's Sunshine State Standards and both results and processes will be emphasized.

Interdisciplinary:

Montessori curriculum encourages students to demonstrate inquiry skills and learn how to synthesize across subject areas.

   

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