“It is the child who makes the man, and no man exists who was not made by the child he once was.”
- Maria Montessori
Links to more info about Kenmont - The Montessori School
Junior High
MISSION
- Provide a rigorous academic program based on the Montessori philosophy.
- Enable students to reach their full potential as responsible and effective leaders in our communities, our cities, our country, and the world.
- Encourage open inquiry and freedom of thought.
- Assist students in becoming independent and self-regulated learners.
PHILOSOPHY
Every student prepared for a world of rapid changes and unforeseeable demands .
We emphasize the following:
- A sense of membership in and responsibility to our world
- A responsibility for one’s education
- A responsibility for one’s growth as a moral human being
- A recognition that one’s self-concept is developed in interaction with other people
- Learn to search for meaning in one’s activities and develop a philosophy of life
THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Designed to prepare students for a rigorous high school education through long–term independent study, leadership responsibilities, and increasing involvement in the outside community.
Advisory group for morning meetings.
Seventh and eighth grade students work together in their main subject areas, humanities, science, and language arts in a rotating two year curriculum.
Small group math instruction based on students levels.
Variety of means for demonstrating mastery including tests, projects and presentations.
ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY
- Registration for entrance exam will begin January 2, 2012
- A fee of $25.00 will be assessed for the test administration
- Entrance exam is scheduled for January 28th from 8:00-12:00 at Kenmont
- Additional testing dates will be added as needed
- Acceptance Letters for Kenmont students will be sent by Feb.10, 2012.
- Registration will be from Feb.13-17 for Kenmont students
- Acceptance Letters for new students will be sent by Feb.20, 2012.
- Registration for new students begins February 21, 2012.
ACADEMIC GROUPING
We create academic groups of approximately 25 students. The academic groups are randomly assigned. Groups will include 7th and 8th graders.
ADVISORY TIME
Advisory time is created to maintain a “family” environment that provides social, emotional, and academic support. Students meet at the beginning of each day for both formal and informal check-in opportunities
Habits of Mind are skills sets that give students strategies to become powerful learners. Each advisory group works with the Habits of Minds.
FAMILY/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
Our priority is to ensure every family member feels welcomed, included and respected. This is the critical time for strong family involvement.
Our success as a school, and our children’s success as students, requires we all work together. When parents are actively involved in their children's education, their children do better in school.
Open communication is critical.
2734 North Coria St.
Brownsville, TX 78520
Phone (956) 542-0500