Question 1

How will the Montessori philosophy help my child's personal development?

The Montessori philosophy provides the child with many opportunities to become an independent learner as well as a responsible adult. Part of the mission of the school is to encourage students to learn for the pleasure of learning. We expect students to begin work each day without prompting, to complete assignments in a timely manner, and to strive for excellence in tackling each new project. The students learn to ask themselves, "Have I done my best?"

We also expect each child to be a responsible member of the class. For instance, each student is expected to help with classroom maintenance. In each class older students are encouraged to act as peer tutors for the younger students.

In addition, we stress the need for our students to become aware of their role in the greater society. MSC students have been involved in such projects as collecting books for Success by Six, corresponding with Peace Corps volunteers throughout the world, and raising funds for Riverbanks Zoo, UNICEF, the Animal Protection League, and Harvest Hope Food Bank. One of our most interesting projects resulted from studying South Carolina history. The older students recorded original songs about South Carolina history and sold the tapes to schools and individuals. Part of the proceeds from the project was used to support programs at the State Museum.

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