Classrooms At DMS
There are five classrooms at DMS.
Primary: The Loon’s Nest & The Puffin’s Nest
Ages 3 to 6 years ~ Preschool to Kindergarten
Elementary: The Heron’s Nest & The Osprey’s Nest
Herons: Ages 6 to 9 years ~ 1st - 3rd Grade
Ospreys: Ages 9 - 12 years ~ 4th - 6th Grade
Middle School: The Eagle’s Nest
Ages 12 - 14 years ~ 7th & 8th Grade
Elements of a Montessori Classroom
Every classroom includes these elements:
multiage groupings
hands-on materials
Montessori-trained adults
Child-sized furniture
Organized curriculum areas
Choice & Movement
Bathrooms & a kitchenette
Prepared, organized environments
CLICK HERE for more about Montessori classrooms.
There is one more “classroom” to mention. The Owl’s Nest Office was named by the student body after noticing it was the only “classroom” that didn’t have a bird-related name. The Owl’s Nest is made up of Natalie Blake, Administrator, Becky Thompson, Administrative Assistant, and Shawnaly Tabor, Head of School. Becky and Natalie are the first smiles to greet you when you enter the office. Their purpose is to support the school, the parents and to do whatever needs to be done. If you need information and don’t know where to find it, head to the Owl’s Nest. If you have paperwork or a payment to turn in, head to the Owl’s Nest. If you just want to say “hi!” head to the Owl’s Nest.