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ABOUT ARBORArbor Montessori School is a community of learners — parents, children, staff — actively engaged in what Maria Montessori called "an education to life." Although we represent a rich diversity of backgrounds and opinions, we share a commitment to the values underlying our special approach to learning. In a climate of mutual respect and support we each strive to develop and support these values in ourselves and in others:
Attitudes toward work and learning
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To be self-directed, to be able to initiate activities, set goals, organize time, and complete projects
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To have the determination to try, to be capable of working to the limit of one's ability in everything one does
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To be persistent, to struggle with difficult work for long periods of time with few visible rewards, to take disappointment in stride
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To think logically and rationally, to evaluate information and seek out different opinions and facts before making a decision
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To be creative, using imagination to generate fresh and new ideas in all areas
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To love learning, to find knowledge interesting in itself, to pursue interests with enthusiasm and for fun
Attitudes toward self and others
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To recognize one's self as being special and to acknowledge the unique and special character of every other person
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To be self-evaluative, to have realistic knowledge of one's own strengths and weaknesses, not ignoring nor dwelling on them
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To have a sense of humor that does not rely on the putting down of others
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To develop a personal code of ethics and to remain true to these values under emotional or group pressure
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To be able to work with others to accomplish a goal, to learn to contribute ideas, to listen to others, and to compromise
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To be responsible, not only in the sense of being reliable, but also able to take into account the effect of an action before performing it, and then being answerable for it afterwards
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To balance development in emotional, spiritual, intellectual and physical areas
Attitudes toward society
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To understand the interdependence of humans, animals, plants, and the natural systems of the Earth
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To have knowledge of and respect for the different ways humans have met their physical and spiritual needs over the ages and in different contemporary cultures
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To recognize that it is not helpful to label personal choices as right or wrong
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To be able to communicate clearly and comfortably with individuals of all ages and backgrounds
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To be courteous, caring and respectful toward others, to know how to behave appropriately
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To be able to use a variety of effective non-violent techniques for resolving conflict
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To accept responsibility for making a contribution to benefit future generations
