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Welcome to LePort Montessori Elementary

1st-6th Grade

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Why Montessori Elementary at LePort?

Montessori Elementary is a great environment for most children! We invite you to schedule a tour or observation—and you’ll instantly see just how different Montessori is, and why our students love it here!

“The secret of good teaching is to regard the child’s intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown, to grow under the heat of flaming imagination. Our aim therefore is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inmost core. We do not want complacent pupils, but eager ones.”

— Dr. Maria Montessori 

Elementary Locations

Huntington Harbor
Irvine Spectrum
Solana Beach

Discover the benefits of Montessori Elementary

With Montessori Elementary at LePort, children can continue in Montessori school from 1st – 6th grade. Watch this video and learn how different elementary school can and should be! Hear what parents say, and see what children experience.

Some reasons families choose LePort Montessori Elementary

Individualized attention with low student-teacher ratios. With a 1:12 (Lower Elementary) or 1:15 (Upper Elementary) or better teacher-to-student ratio, our teachers are able to get to know each child well.

Outstanding foundational skills in language arts and math, developed with engaging, hands-on materials that progress from concrete to abstract, and enable children to learn joyfully and to truly understand and master skills.

Learning tailored to optimally challenge each child at his/her ability level. Montessori teachers rarely teach to the whole class. Instead, they give lessons to small groups based on ability, readiness, and interest. This means that each child is constantly challenged at just the right level. A 2nd grader who is advanced in math may join a group of 3rd graders; if she struggles with reading, she may also join a group of 1st graders in literature circles. Because all instruction is individualized, and with a three-year age mix (1st – 3rd grade, and 4th – 6th are in one mixed-age community), children don’t compare themselves against others as much, and instead focus on their own personal goals and development.

A rich curriculum beyond the literacy and math focus dictated by standardized testing. Montessori offers a rich curriculum in science, geography, cultural subjects, and history, with art and music integrated into the life of the classroom community, starting in the lower elementary years, when some other schools spend the vast majority of teaching time focused on the basic literacy and math skills measured by standardized tests. Enrichment opportunities include field trips and child-led Going Outs for the older children.

Family and child-friendly schedules and limited homework. Our students have five instructional hours per day (three in the morning, two in the afternoon). Lessons and practice happen at school, so homework can be limited without sacrificing academic progress.

A community of like-minded families. Our schools reflect their neighborhoods, with families of many ethnicities, religious beliefs, and countries of origin. Yet parents find that within their Montessori community, they are able to connect with people who share similar parenting styles, and who all value the investment of a great education for their children. Regular community events at school, frequent communications between teachers and parents, and an open door policy inviting parents to observe in class contribute to the community feel.

Joyful learning, motivated by interest, not rewards. Montessori children learn because they enjoy learning—because they delight in new knowledge, or love mastering new skills, or get motivated by seeing older children in class do challenging work. We don’t do letter grades, and we only conduct formal assessments twice yearly for students in third grade and beyond—which helps keep motivation where it needs to be, within the child. Just observe any Montessori elementary class, and you’ll see children engaged, on task—without extrinsic incentives like grades or sticker charts that may work in the near-term but that all too often lead to the “will this be on the test” attitude by middle school.

A continuation of authentic Montessori into the elementary years. Many parents whose children are graduating from a Montessori Primary program choose LePort to be able to continue seamlessly with what works for their child into the elementary years, instead of switching to traditional schooling.

Explore Montessori Elementary

Seeing is believing, and we’d love to welcome you to our school! Fill out the form to request a tour.

By providing us with your phone number, you consent to being contacted by LePort Montessori and/or its affiliated schools regarding their educational programs, whether such contact is by phone, autodialer, recorded message, or text. Please note: Your consent is not required as a condition of enrollment.

Literature & Language Arts

Mathematics & Geometry

Science

History and Geography

Enrichment

Executive Functioning & Soft Skills

LePort Montessori Elementary Quick Facts

Low ratios, to support individualized attention for each child

A 1:12 or better teacher-to-student ratio in Lower Elementary, and 1:15 or better in Upper Elementary. Classes start small in newer programs, and expand over time, typically reaching 25-30 students, with teachers added as enrollment grows.

Montessori-trained Head Teachers in each room

  • Montessori-trained Head Teacher leading each class; training typically from AMI or another MACTE accredited Montessori training program
  • Depending on class size, may have one or two assistant, junior or specialist/subject matter expert teachers

Mixed-age classroom communities

Two mixed-age group levels:
Lower Elementary: 1st – 3rd grade, ages 6-9
Upper Elementary: 4th – 6th grade, ages 9-12

Five hours of instructional time daily, plus optional extended care

  • Core academic day from 8:30am – 3pm
  • Extended care available for early mornings and until 6pm
  • Optional after-school enrichment programs, tailored to each school community

Limited homework assignments, with practice built into the school day

Homework is limited (typically around one hour/week in Lower Elementary) as children have ample time to practice at school. Our goal is to leave afternoons and weekends free for family time and to pursue children’s passions without sacrificing sleep.

Authentic assessment, focused on student growth
No letter grades or grading on a curve; only one standardized test per year, starting in 3rd grade. Detailed rubric-based semi-annual progress reports, student portfolios, and regular communications via the Transparent Classroom online student records system (new for 2017/18).

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Learn More: Explore Montessori Elementary

Explore our approach and curriculum in more detail by selecting one of the areas below. Or fill out the form to request a tour: seeing is believing, and we’d love to welcome you to our school!

By providing us with your phone number, you consent to being contacted by LePort Montessori and/or its affiliated schools regarding their educational programs, whether such contact is by phone, autodialer, recorded message, or text. Please note: Your consent is not required as a condition of enrollment.
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By providing us with your phone number, you consent to being contacted by LePort Montessori and/or its affiliated schools regarding their educational programs, whether such contact is by phone, autodialer, recorded message, or text. Please note: Your consent is not required as a condition of enrollment.