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SVCMS is a welcoming community that provides an academically robust
Montessori education in a tuition-free public charter school setting.
What will your child experience at SVCMS?
Personalized, Project-Based Academics
"I like how it's challenging and fun at the same time."
-Anne, Upper Elementary Student
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SVCMS follows an authentic Montessori approach from preschool through middle school, emphasizing hands-on materials, student-led inquiry, and multi-age classrooms that foster peer learning and leadership.
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Montessori Guides assess each child’s developmental readiness, offering lessons at the right moment and ensuring that every child receives an appropriate level of challenge and support.
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Our integrated program weaves the sciences, arts, and studies of world cultures into the core curriculum, field trips, and project-based learning. Students make cross-curricular discoveries, which lay a strong foundation for future learning.
Cultivating a Lifelong Love of Learning
"We don't get taught things in the traditional way. We learn how to learn. It’s structured independence."
-Rebecca, Middle School Student
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Our robust environmental education program immerses students in nature and engages them in hands-on outdoor education via gardening, field trips, and real-world problem-solving.
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The Montessori model emphasizes freedom of movement and frequent activity. Students have ample opportunities to engage in movement and attend physical education lessons that emphasize building skills and healthy habits.
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Emphasis on independence, collaboration, and responsibility ensures a calm, purposeful, and joyful atmosphere where students feel ownership of their learning and community.
A Supportive & Welcoming Community
"I think all the teachers are really nice. I think it's a very kind environment."
-James, Lower Elementary Student
"We do a lot of community and team building things, and I really love the community and social life that we can have here."
-Milo, Middle School Student
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Our small, tight-knit community nurtures the whole person via caring, individualized connections with staff and community bonding experiences.
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Montessori Peace Education is woven throughout the curriculum, fostering strong character, connection with local and global communities, and environmental stewardship. Our focus on grace and courtesy equips students with empathy, kindness, and integrity.
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We encourage close partnership between the school and families. Volunteer opportunities, classroom visits, and monthly Community Connections meetings strengthen our bonds and create shared purpose.
A Bright Future
"SVCMS is a wonderful community where parents, guides, and staff come together to create a peaceful environment for kids to be themselves and grow. I'm looking forward to them having a spacious and bright place to learn, to spread out, and to have fun with friends!"
-Cheng-Hsi, SVCMS Parent
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SVCMS is moving into a new facility next year, including land for a farm, outdoor lessons and environmental education. A new art room, stage, science lab, maker's space, and demonstration kitchen provide additional space for enrichment and learning.
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SVCMS boasts the only public Montessori middle school program in Boulder County, ensuring your child can experience their full Montessori journey.
Why Montessori?
"I like choosing what I get to do. There's a lot to choose from."
-Kolby, Lower Elementary Student