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Students learn at their own pace by working on individualized learning plans. Learn more about Montessori.
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Montessori materials are self-correcting which promotes critical thinking and confidence.
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Montessori teachers help "guide" our students in the classroom.
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The box of colored tablets assists Montessori students in learning about color grading.
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Peer interaction in mixed-age classrooms is part of the Montessori learning method.
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The teacher helps guide each individual student with their Montessori work.
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“The child who concentrates is immensely happy.” -Maria Montessori
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Herfurth's Vision
To encourage whole child development by providing opportunities for individual academic and social growth through exploration.
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Montessori Magnet
The Montessori environment is set up so that there is organization and each student has their own work space.
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Students in Montessori learn using "works" or hands on learning activities of their choosing.
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Wood numerals help primary students count from 1-10, and get introduced to even and odd numbers.
Recent News
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Garland ISD's Choice of School and Magnet Application window for prekindergarten and kindergarten opens April 1.
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The Montessori method was developed by Maria Montessori in the 1900's and allows for independent child led activities called "works."
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Schools and offices are closed March 16-20 for the break.
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We had so much fun running our annual Turkey Trot.
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Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a spring holiday.
Enjoy your Spring Break! Staff and students will return to school on March 23.
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a spring holiday.
Enjoy your Spring Break! Staff and students will return to school on March 23.
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a spring holiday.
Enjoy your Spring Break! Staff and students will return to school on March 23.
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a spring holiday.
Enjoy your Spring Break! Staff and students will return to school on March 23.
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a spring holiday.
Enjoy your Spring Break! Staff and students will return to school on March 23.
The fourth grading period begins on March 23.
The fourth grading period runs from March 23 to May 22.
Students entering Pre-K and Kindergarten can apply for magnet programs and choose their top campuses from April 1-May 1.
Families with students entering prekindergarten and kindergarten can make their campus selections and apply for magnets from April 1-May 1.
Learn more about Choice of School on the Choose your School page.
Need help thinking through choosing a school? See Tips to Help You Choose.
Staff will return for staff development. Students will enjoy a holiday.
Students will have the day as a holiday off. Staff will come in for a staff development day.
Last day for students entering prekindergarten and kindergarten to make their top campus selections and submit magnet applications.
Students entering prekindergarten and kindergarten must make their top campus selections and submit magnet applications by Friday, May 1.
Learn more about Choice of School on the Choose your School page.
Need help thinking through choosing a school? See Tips to Help You Choose.
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