Monument View Montessori Charter School

Monument View Montessori Charter School is a public charter school located in Fruita, Colorado, that offers a Montessori-inspired education. The school serves students from preschool to third grade, focusing on a child-centered approach to learning.

Overview

The school is part of the Colorado Charter School Institute and aims to provide a supportive environment where students can become self-motivated, lifelong learners. It emphasizes the Montessori Method, which values the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive.

Educational Approach

The Montessori Method, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children. It emphasizes experiential learning in thoughtfully prepared classrooms, allowing children to learn at their own pace and explore their natural curiosities.

Programs

Monument View Montessori Charter School offers a tuition-based preschool program (eligible for Universal Pre-K), kindergarten, and elementary education (grades 1 through 3). The goal is to create an environment where students believe in their endless potential and are encouraged to become self-motivated learners.

Demographics

The school has a small student body and maintains a student-teacher ratio of about 8:1. It operates under a diverse governance model involving educators, parents, and community members.

Governance and Structure

As a public charter school, Monument View Montessori Charter School operates under the Colorado Charter School Institute, providing an alternative educational framework within the public education system. The school's operations are guided by principles of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Nonprofit Information

Monument View Montessori Charter School is a nonprofit organization with the EIN 810962612.