Program Objective

The curriculum offered at Fort Montessori Academy focuses on the child's ability to learn through discovery following a structure that provides freedom and choices of learning and moderates, adjusts and challenges each child's plan of learning, enabling them to feel, understand, experiment and explore.

Infant Program

The FMA Infant program is for children from ages 3 months to 17 months. The Infant Program is built around Primary Care. The focus of this program is to provide love and care with attention to minute details. Through this program the child will learn to develop trust, to coordinate his or her body and develop the sensory associations and language development. Your child will also develop a daily routine and learn to move and interact with other children.

The Infant Room is beautifully decorated with lots of space and light along with quiet area for sleep. There are minimal toys in this room and the great care has been taken to furnish the room so that children are safe at all times.

Each child spends time interacting with educational material and toys. Simple songs, finger plays, and short stories are part of the daily routine. The Caregiver interacts with the child to stimulate the development of speech and to ensure that a strong emotional bond exists.



The ratio of children to adults is four to one. The teacher monitors and records the child's daily schedule. All equipment are sterilized daily. Food is given to the child as per the routine established in consultation with the parents. Each child has his or her own sleeping area. All items provided by parents such as diapers, wipes, bottles, sheets, and blankets are labeled and stored.







Daily Schedule (Just place holders, we are working on schedules)

7:00am	T0	8:00am	Free Play
8:00am	T0	9:00am	Circle Time
9:00am	T0	10:00am	Montessori Education
10:00am	T0	11:00am	Montessori Education
11:00am	T0	12:00pm	Montessori Education
1:00pm	T0	2:00pm	Nap
2:00pm	T0	3:00pm	Nap
3:00pm	T0	4:00pm	Montessori Education
4:00pm	T0	5:00pm	Play Time
5:00pm	T0	6:30pm	Play Time

Toddler Program

The FMA toddler program is for children aged 18 months to 24 months. The children at this age are beginning to explore on their own. The focus of this program is to introduce children to the five cornerstone's of Montessori education namely Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Practical Life and Cultural education. The children are also taught to respect others, care for personal cleanliness and taught good manners and social behavior. The Toddler Program also begins the potty training process.

The Toddler room is a typical Montessori environment carefully prepared to entice the children to learn and explore. The materials are placed on easy to reach open shelves and the kids are given the freedom to choose and explore concepts or ideas that are of interest to them. There is a curriculum, routine and structure that contribute to an environment conducive to learning.

Most of the morning time is spent on Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Practical Life and Cultural education. There is a compulsory naptime in the afternoon. The children have Music, Spanish or Yoga or Computer Class as part of their curriculum in the mornings. The children are allowed free time to play either indoors or outdoors. Towards the later part of the afternoon, the children are allowed to explore their interests or listen to stories during circle time.

The ratio of children to adults is 9 to one. The child's daily activities are recorded by the teacher. Food/Snacks are given to the child as per the routine established in the school and in consultation with the parents. Each child has his or her own sleeping area. All items provided by parents such as diapers, wipes, bottles, sheets, and blankets are labeled and stored.

Daily Schedule (Just place holders, we are working on schedules)

7:00am	T0	8:00am	Free Play
8:00am	T0	9:00am	Circle Time
9:00am	T0	10:00am	Montessori Education
10:00am	T0	11:00am	Montessori Education
11:00am	T0	12:00pm	Montessori Education
1:00pm	T0	2:00pm	Nap
2:00pm	T0	3:00pm	Nap
3:00pm	T0	4:00pm	Montessori Education
4:00pm	T0	5:00pm	Play Time
5:00pm	T0	6:30pm	Play Time

Transition Program

The FMA Transition program is for children aged 24 months to 36 months. The children at this age are very curious and begin asking the question “WHY”. They are very mobile and have established relationships and are confident of doing a number of things on their own. The children are being potty trained and can communicate their needs to a teacher quite easily. The focus of this program to reinforce to the children the Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Practical Life and Cultural education. The children are encouraged to stay focused for longer periods at certain task or concept. Once the children are potty trained and are able to stay focused for longer period, they are ready to move on to the Preschool class.

The Transition room is a typical Montessori environment carefully prepared to entice the children to learn and explore. The tables and chairs are a little taller and there are more Montessori materials on the shelves and wider range of materials and toys. The materials are placed on easy to reach open shelves and the kids are given the freedom to choose and explore concepts or ideas that are of interest to them. There is a curriculum, routine and structure that contribute to an environment conducive to learning.

The daily schedule established in this class is very similar to the Toddler Class. Most of the morning time is spent on Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Practical Life and Cultural education. There is a compulsory naptime in the afternoon. The children have Music, Spanish or Yoga or Computer Class as part of their curriculum in the mornings. The children are allowed free time to play either indoors or outdoors. Towards the later part of the afternoon, the children are allowed to explore their interests or listen to stories during circle time.

The ratio of children to adults is 11 to one. The child's daily activities are recorded by the teacher. Food/Snacks are given to the child as per the routine established in the school and in consultation with the parents. Each child has his or her own sleeping area. All items provided by parents such as diapers, wipes, bottles, sheets, and blankets are labeled and stored.

Daily Schedule (Just place holders, we are working on schedules)

7:00am	T0	8:00am	Free Play
8:00am	T0	9:00am	Circle Time
9:00am	T0	10:00am	Montessori Education
10:00am	T0	11:00am	Montessori Education
11:00am	T0	12:00pm	Montessori Education
1:00pm	T0	2:00pm	Nap
2:00pm	T0	3:00pm	Nap
3:00pm	T0	4:00pm	Montessori Education
4:00pm	T0	5:00pm	Play Time
5:00pm	T0	6:30pm	Play Time

Preschool Program

The FMA Preschool program is for children aged 36 months to 6 years. The children at this age are fully potty trained, very inquisitive, ready to learn and chatty. The focus of this program to develop the Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Practical Life and Cultural education that they have been exposed to in the Toddler and Transition rooms. The children stay focused for longer periods at certain task or concept. The teacher will ensure the curriculum is more closely followed since some children may tend to stay on a particular concept or subject for a longer time. This is the age where your child will master reading and writing skills.

The Montessori Environment has a full range of materials that will teach children concepts from age's three to six all the way to Kindergarten. The tables and chairs are a taller and floor mats longer. There is a curriculum and structure for Preschool children, but freedom within that structure.

The daily schedule established in this class is very similar to the Transition Class. Most of the morning time is spent on Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Practical Life and Cultural subjects. The naptime in the afternoon is optional, children can continue their morning activities. The children have Music, Spanish or Yoga or Computer Class as part of their curriculum in the mornings. The children are allowed free time to play either indoors or outdoors. Towards the later part of the afternoon, the children are allowed to explore their interests or listen to stories during circle time.

The ratio of children to adults is 15 to one. The child's daily activities are recorded by the teacher. Food/Snacks are given to the child as per the routine established in the school and in consultation with the parents. Each child has his or her own sleeping area. All items provided by parents such as diapers, wipes, bottles, sheets, and blankets are labeled and stored.

Daily Schedule (Just place holders, we are working on schedules)

7:00am	T0	8:00am	Free Play
8:00am	T0	9:00am	Circle Time
9:00am	T0	10:00am	Montessori Education
10:00am	T0	11:00am	Montessori Education
11:00am	T0	12:00pm	Montessori Education
1:00pm	T0	2:00pm	Nap
2:00pm	T0	3:00pm	Nap
3:00pm	T0	4:00pm	Montessori Education
4:00pm	T0	5:00pm	Play Time
5:00pm	T0	6:30pm	Play Time

After-School Program

Purpose:

The goal of the “After School Program” at Fort Montessori Academy (FMA) is to provide enrichment programs & organized physical activity for elementary School children that will contribute towards academic development.

Program Highlights:

• Pick up from Elementary Schools around Murphy
• Healthy meal with fruit or vegetable and milk provided.
• “Math/Language Focus” with Homework Assistance program.
• Reading, Puzzles, Sudoku, and Board games.
• 2:14 Teacher to Student Ratio.
• Weekly Activity: Creative Art, Science Experiments, Know the world, Gardening & Computer Time

Pick Up offered from:

• Tibbals Elementary School
• Boggess Elementary School
• Martha Hunt Elementary School
• Dooley Elementary
• R V Groves Elementary

How does the program work?

Parents enroll their children for the “After School Program” at Fort Montessori Academy (FMA). FMA's School bus will pick up children from any of the above three schools and bring them over to Fort Montessori Academy. There are daily scheduled daily activities for the children from 3:00 to 6:30pm. Parents can pick up children anytime before 6:30pm.

Daily Schedule for the “After School Program”

2:45pm - 3:30pm   Pick-up from School and Snack
3:30pm - 4:00pm   Reading, Puzzles, Sudoku or Board Games
4:00pm - 4:30pm   Math/Language Focus or Home Work Assistance
4:30pm - 5:00pm   Weekly Activity offered by teacher
5:00pm - 5:45pm   Outdoor play
5:45pm - 6:30pm   Free Time

Note: Based on age and maturity, FMA may decide to move Kindergarten and 1st grade children to the Montessori after school program that we currently have for our pre-schoolers.

Extracurricular Activities:

FMA offers Ballet, Karate, Sports and Piano as Extra-curricular activities for an extra charge paid directly to the activity organizers. These activities are offered by highly trained teachers who have years of experience. Your child is welcome to join one of these programs that are typically offered once a week from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. Most of these activities have free trial classes where your child can try each one of them before signing up. The extracurricular activities offered at school provide the convenience to parents of not having to shuttle children around after picking them up from School.

Teachers and Ratio:

There will be one lead teacher who has a Bachelor's degree responsible for the “After School Program. An assistant teacher will also be available to help with the activities. The typical ratio will be 2 teachers to 15 children. The lead teacher will set the ground rules, follow up on progress in Math/Language Focus program and organize weekly activities.

Requirements:

Parents are required to enroll for at least one month in the After School Program. Drop-in' not allowed.

Why choose FMA's After School Program?

FMA strongly believes that every minute of a child's time is precious. The brain is like a sponge and has no limit to learning:

• Nourishing meal provided with fruit/vegetable and milk
• Low Student to Teacher Ratio
• Teacher's have a bacherlor's degree
• Curriculum Oriented Program with Math and Language "FOCUS"
• After School Program environment is equipped with library, computers and play area
• 24/7 Video Surveillance and Access controlled security
• Cost of program is 15% cheaper than competition

Extra Curricular Activities

At FMA, the Montessori education is provided from 8:30am to 3:00pm. After this time, children are welcome to participate in the numerous extracurricular activities offered. The extracurricular activities usually offered are gymnastics, karate, soccer, piano, computers and ballet. Since the price and timing of these activities typically vary, please contact front desk for additional details.

Whiz Kids Summer Program

Fort Montessori has a Summer Program that gives the children a break during the day by bringing entertainment to them and providing a extra dose of crafts, music, water games, painting, organized indoor games and Spanish while maintaining the Montessori Philosophy and frame work.

Our Summer Program is held during the months of June and July. The program will consist of activities planned ahead in order to keep the enthusiasm for learning all Summer long. Children will continue to have daily Montessori Education while incorporating the Summer Activities scheduled.

The entertainment that is provided to the children consists of: Puppet Shows, Magicians, Bouncing House, Train Rides, Pony Rides, Merrymaker Shows additionally to the already scheduled Watermania, Gamemania and Gardening.