Our Programs

Pre-Primary  |  Lower Elementary | Upper Elementary/Middle School

Rocky Mountain Montessori Academy offers an Academic Day Program from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We offer Before and/or After School Childcare from 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. and 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. All students are offered a morning snack and lunch. An afternoon snack is served after 3:30 p.m. 

Pre-Primary Program

This class is for children 3 to 6 years of age. Staff to child ratio is usually 1 to 10. The curriculum consists of a complete Montessori program and is taught by trained Montessori teachers. The materials are available on low shelves, including exercises in Practical Life, the refinement of the senses, written and oral language, geography, science, and number skills. The lessons are individualized, and include small group lessons. Emphasis is on developing concentration, independence, and responsible group membership. The morning program includes outdoor time as weather permits, and snack when each child wishes to eat it.

Following lunch and naptime (optional), the afternoon program includes choices in the Montessori curriculum plus music, art, and cultural experiences from around the world.  [Top of Page]

Lower Elementary Program

Some of the learning materials in the Montessori Elementary classroom are extensions of the materials used in the Pre-Primary classroom. The same math hierarchy materials are used to multiply and divide by more than one digit. Also, new materials are introduced to help students make the transition from concrete representation of concepts to abstract representation on paper. They do this at their own pace and by following their strongest interests.

The Montessori certified teacher can translate any student's personal interest into all the curriculum areas. An interest in an animal can lead to biology, habitat, country research, math, geography, handwriting, grammar, literature, history, and art. The Lower Elementary classroom is permeated with cultural research and writing experiences. Students use weekly work plans to ensure a balanced curriculum and to help them learn time management.  [Top of Page]

Upper Elementary/Middle School Program

The Upper Elementary class is for students age 9 to 13. The curriculum is a complete Montessori program and is taught by a certified Montessori teacher. This program includes a research library, student presentations of research papers, concrete hands-on experiences and lessons in science, history, geography, math, geometry, language, arts, and grammar. Both cooperative learning and individualized lessons are utilized. Emphasis is on greater language skills, independent learning, and responsible group membership, including conflict resolution skills. Spanish is taught as a spoken and written language.  [Top of Page]