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At SHMS we are committed to recognizing and cultivating the uniqueness of each individual child.
We have a community of educators, and wonderful families, that have chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for early childhood and elementary education.
This community, fostered through high teacher retention and involved families, supports each child during this critical time of development in a dynamic Montessori environment.
Tuitions range between 9,300-12,900 dependent on the program
% on Financial Aid
5%
Admissions Director
Katherine Talamantes
Admissions Associate
Kristie Meixner
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School Notes
Building on the foundation laid by Maria Montessori, our goals
are:
To provide a safe, nurturing, academically stimulating
environment where exploration and discovery are an everyday
experience,
To offer a staff that is dedicated to inspiring each student to
realize his or her potential,
To foster independence of thought, and a tolerance for the
ideas, beliefs and cultures of other peoples,
To assist in the development of a sense of responsibility and
awareness of the individual and the community,
To give children a joy of learning that will last a lifetime,
and
To work in partnership with parents to create a caring school
community where the child comes first, education is celebrated, and
each student gains the skills and knowledge that will lead to a
productive, creative, satisfying life.
Sunset Hills Montessori School celebrates its 22nd anniversary
this fall. The school founder, Eileen Minarik, continues to
be a strong voice for early childhood and elementary education in
the Washington region. Please contact us for details about
our programs and to explore Montessori education for your
child.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Former SHMS Parent - successful graduate who received academic scholarships to college. -
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