Click above to hear from HMS Alumni, Lauren (Class of 2018) as she describes how her experience at The Hockessin Montessori School prepared her for high school and life. What our Alumni and Alumni Parents have to say about their experience at The Hockessin Montessori School “Montessori taught me how to self motivate myself to set and reach my personal goals in school and in life.”
“I feel like I left HMS with a good education and the skills that I needed for life.” “The longer you stay in Montessori the bigger the results for your child.” “When you walk through the doors of high school, no one is there to hold your hand. I am grateful Montessori prepared me to take charge and find my own way without needing anyone to hold my hand.” “In a Montessori environment, students learn at a very young age to be independent. Learning and continually reinforcing independence allows a student in high school to be independent, able to work on their own or with a group, and to be confident in who they are.” “The problem solving skills I learned in a Montessori Classroom have helped me to look at the problem as a whole and then dissect the situation for effective solutions.” “It was such a smooth transition for me to high school. The skills I learned in a Montessori classroom allowed me to be independent, a self-advocate, and manage my time.”
“I learned at a young age how to speak to adults; so this helped me in high school and college because I was able to easily approach my teachers and self-advocate for myself. If I need a teacher’s help, I had no problem asking for the help.” "HMS prepared me to act independently, motivated me to question everything, and provoked me to think creatively." "I credit HMS for encouraging me to explore new places, like Wisconsin, where I worked at a camp for people with special needs, or Nicaragua, where I was immersed in a different culture and society impacted by civil war and recent strife." "Thanks to HMS, I am now a proud homeowner, husband and journalist with a future to look forward to in this always uncertain world." “I found there is a big difference between myself and my peers. I feel that I was more equipped with important traits such as time management and independence. I know if my class starts at 11:00am, I will be there on time and be prepared!”
“The level of maturity a student gains by the end of their 8th grade year portrays that a student is ready for that next jump to high school.”
“Montessori has shaped me into the individual I am today.” |