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What opportunities are there for families to participate at Anami? [top]
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Anami places importance on being a welcoming school community and is fortunate to have an involved parent body. There are numerous opportunities to participate in the School community.
In the fall, each class has a “lawn party” where families bring a picnic supper and blanket for a fun evening of socializing while the children play.
Twice a year the children and their parents come for the very popular “Saturday School”, an opportunity for parents to receive lessons from their children on the Montessori materials.
Also scheduled are holiday visits to the classes in December, a book fair, an outdoor family work day, and end-of-the-school-year family picnic. As well, there are still more events announced as the year progresses (e.g., community service projects, an evening gathering for the parents, etc.). For more details, see the school’s calendar, downloadable from this website’s home page.
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How do parents keep up with what their children are doing at the school? [top]
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Observing your child in the classroom is a wonderful opportunity to see him in his school environment. We encourage all parents to observe at least twice during the year.
Parent/teacher conferences are held in the fall and spring. In between, parents and teachers often call one another and can meet as necessary.
Parent evenings, scheduled throughout the year, are also very popular, effective ways for parents to learn more about the materials and how their children are taught. One of these evenings each year covers a specific aspect of the curriculum as a continuum: from the initial introduction at the primary level through the lessons in the elementary class. (Multiplication is a topic that was recently covered in this way.)
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What is Anami's application process? [top]
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The school’s application process is four-part:
- Observation
Please call the School's office (704-556-0042 between 8:00 and 3:00) for an appointment to observe a class. Observations begin at 9:00 AM and last for up to an hour. An appointment to observe is for one adult at a time. Afterwards, either the school director or the office manager will be happy to discuss your visit and answer any questions you may have.
- Application
Please fill out and submit your application. You may download an application (see the link on this website's home page) or phone the office to have the school send you one.
- Director/Parents Meeting
The school's director meets with both of the child's parents.
- Teacher/Child Meeting
One of the teachers meets with your child.
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Is Anami an AMI-recognized school? [top]
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The school is fully recognized by the Association Montessori International. Annually, Anami receives its AMI Certificate of Recognition, the result of faithfully practicing Dr. Montessori’s principles. (For more on AMI, please see “AMI School Recognition” on this website’s home page.) |
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What form of discipline do you use? [top]
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Children happily engaged in their work seldom misbehave. When we make clear our expectations, the children rise to meet them. On the occasion when this is not so, a logical consequence usually prevents the issue from arising again. (As an example, if a child is disruptive, he may be asked to work next to the teacher.) |
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