We are a place to grow; a place where indoor classrooms and outdoor environments provide children with direct access to the natural world; a place where dedicated, highly-trained faculty prepare beautiful, orderly classrooms and skillfully guide each child's progress through the curriculum; a place that confidently follows the Montessori philosophy to inspire academic excellence, a love of learning, and healthy social interactions.
Located on the border of Chapel Hill and Durham, MCS is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). The Montessori Community School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Located on the border of Chapel Hill and Durham, MCS is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). The Montessori Community School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
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About MCS
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Our campus is set on 13 acres of natural landscape that lends itself to a Montessori environment. We offer children in toddler through adolescent wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces where they can work, play, discover, and learn. MCS has a strong community of teachers, staff, students, and parents, all working in concert to the best outcome for our children.
Mission and History
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We are a vibrant Montessori community where together, through our dynamic and relevant curriculum, we guide students toward self-discovery and the realization of their unique contributions to the world. MCS has emphasized a strong sense of community since our school was founded in 1980.
At that time, a group of dedicated parents banded together to keep their children's preschool (called the Chapel Hill Montessori School) in operation when the proprietors decided to close.Over the years, we have continued to expand and add academic buildings to meet the needs of our growing student population.
At that time, a group of dedicated parents banded together to keep their children's preschool (called the Chapel Hill Montessori School) in operation when the proprietors decided to close.Over the years, we have continued to expand and add academic buildings to meet the needs of our growing student population.
Montessori Method
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Dr. Maria Montessori explained the goal of education as "the development of a complete human being, oriented to the environment, and adapted to his or her time, place and culture." At MCS, we are interested in the development of the whole person. Our goal is to nurture our students emotionally and socially, as well as academically.
Strategic Plan
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The Strategic Plan ensures that MCS continues to be financially stable and forward-looking, with decisions about program enhancements made thoughtfully and in the best interests of children. In addition, the Strategic Plan provides the vision for a comprehensive Montessori education on an enhanced campus.
Diversity and Equity
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The Diversity & Equity Committee at MCS grieve & stand in solidarity with our Asian American community and others globally to condemn the recent domestic terrorist attacks in Atlanta, Georgia. The abhorrent murders of eight people, including six women, is another instance of anti-Asian violence that has been sweeping our country in the last year.
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