Franciscan Montessori Earth School and St. Francis Academy

The Franciscan Montessori Earth School is a diverse community of students from age 30 months through 8th grade, inspired by the principles of St. Francis and the Montessori educational methodology. The school's mission is to provide students with the skills to acquire individual fulfillment, academic excellence, moral and spiritual development, confidence, and independence for lifelong learning, achieved through a child-centered, self-directed learning approach that emphasizes respect for oneself, others, and the earth. The school's unique characteristics include its combination of the Montessori method with the spirituality of St. Francis, focusing on individual fulfillment, academic excellence, moral and spiritual development, and confidence and independence for lifelong learning, all within a diverse community that values simplicity, compassion, and connection with nature. Key programs and features of the school include its Children's House program, Elementary, and Middle School programs, as well as a potential emphasis on environmental education, sustainability, outdoor learning, and community involvement, although more detailed information about these aspects would require additional resources.