Christopher Academy

Having served our community since 1963, Christopher Academy has developed a system of core values that are anchored in the Montessori philosophy of education and the spirit of the best welfare for the child.

Christopher Academy is proud of its exceptional learning environment, carefully tailored to each individual child. Our students enjoy a prepared environment designed to recognize and propel each child to learn, to grow, to achieve at the most appropriate pace to the best of his or her own ability.

Centered in the Montessori philosophy of peace and understanding of the child, our core values are: Respect, Acceptance, Care, Excellence, Education, Diversity, Individuality, and Responsibility.

Respect
We respect the child and each member of our community as a gift to us. We have an understanding of the relationship of the child not only to us, but also to all others in his or her life and all of the other happenings in his or her life. We respect parents concerns about their child and we provide an environment that follows our philosophy while understanding the concerns of parents for the child.

Acceptance
We are a community that is centered on acceptance of all children and adults with aptitudes that they bring to us. Each child has his or her own talents and shortcomings that will be accepted and never diminished. That same acceptance of the child must extend to the adult as well.

Care
Every person in our community will have special needs at different times. We respond with compassion and understanding to the needs of all in our community – the children, parents, and our co-workers. Understanding a situation often requires care, but if action is needed, we provide that action.

Excellence
We strive to attain high standards of performance and proficiency in all our educational actions and classroom environments. Our classrooms are filled with the best materials available to ensure for the best development of every child. Our teachers will be constant learners of new techniques and understanding of scientific studies.

Education
We create a learning environment based on trust and respect for the dignity and uniqueness of each person. This environment will provide manipulative materials that allow the child to progress to his or her fullest with a true understanding of what he or she is learning. We believe in reality that the child educates himself or herself and it is the teachers mission to create the environment, which fosters a love of learning.

Diversity
We are a diverse group of learners from various cultural backgrounds, who value the uniqueness of each member of our community. This diversity allows us to grow and understand various mores and to provide for a peaceful community of learners.

Individuality

We believe in an atmosphere of order and beauty, which allows each individual to strive to his or her fullest potential. No two children are alike, and we must nurture that individuality. We will never compare, but we must provide for the individuals needs within our own abilities.

Responsibility
We understand that we are responsible for our individual actions and how these actions affect others ability to act. We are especially responsible to ensure that all our core values are part of our everyday life. We do not watch our clock hours but rather the time needed to do every task well.