Report Card -
Silver Sands Montessori
 
Silver Sands Montessori
 
Silver Sands Montessori
Dr. Joan Sando, Principal
1841 Whitney Mesa Drive
Henderson, NV 89014
Phone: 702-522-6220 Fax: 702-522-6218
Website: www.SilverSandsMCS.org
 
 
Mission Statement
To provide quality Montessori education in an environment that encourages a child’s love of learning and respect for self, others, community and the world.
 
Highlights
This year we increased enrollment from 130 to 215, adding 4 classes and 8 teachers. We began a middle school program with the addition of grade 6.
  • SSMCS was awarded a federal CSP grant of approximately $240,000 for a two-year period, 2010-2012.
  • A SSMCS PTO was approved by the Board and has been actively supporting the school’s mission with special events.
  • Raised garden beds for each class and a garden curriculum were developed with the help of community volunteers.
  • A computer lab has been developed.
  • A student council has been created and is involved in several projects to enrich the school.
  • Our partnership with Ethel M’s Cactus Gardens has been expanded to include all Upper Elementary students.
  • Instructional materials have been added to each classroom in Mathematics and Reading for consistency across the grades.
  • All licensed staff members have either completed or are in the process of Montessori training.
  • Montessori seminars have been provided for parents.
 
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1
Learners will be provided with the opportunity to achieve proficiency in Reading, Mathematics, Writing, and Science.

Objective(s):
Maintain the school-wide proficiency rate of 75% in Reading as measured by CRTs. Increase the proficiency rate in Mathematics by five percentage points as measured by CRTs.

Goal 2
Every student will receive quality instruction and learning experiences.

Objective(s):
Increase the percentage of teachers and support teachers with some Montessori training to 100%.