Suttons Bay, Michigan
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Leelanau Montessori Mission, Vision, and Philosophy

Mission and Vision Statement

Our Mission Statement
​Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy nurtures the whole child in a Montessori prepared environment based on respect, individuality, a love of learning, and freedom with responsibility.

​Our Vision Statement
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy prepares and empowers its students through an individually tailored Montessori curriculum that meets student needs and allows them to achieve their full potential so they flourish as responsible, productive citizens in the global community.

Maria Montessori:  Her Life and Legacy

​The Montessori Philosophy

  • Developmentally-based, multi-year curriculum
  • Educates the whole child
  • Child-centered approach, self-paced and directed
  • Multi-age communities

Collaborative work through:
  • role modeling
  • incidental learning
  • leadership
  • self-esteem/leading others
  • sense of purpose
  • goal orientation
  • Non-competitive, process oriented learning
  • Practices freedom with responsibility
  • Didactic (self-correcting) materials guiding the child from concrete to abstract
  • Montessori certified staff

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7401 E. Duck Lake Road
Lake Leelanau, MI   49653

Phone: ​(231) 994-2074   FAX:  (231) 994-2307 
Offering an education that nurtures the whole child - physical, social, emotional, and intellectual - is possible because of donors like you!

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The Academy is authorized by Bay Mills Community College.
  • Home
  • About
    • Leelanau Montessori
    • Mission & Philosophy
    • FAQs
    • Our Staff
    • Board >
      • Members and Policies
      • Committees
      • Minutes & Agendas
      • Transparency
    • Employment
    • Strategic Plan
    • Contact
  • Programs
    • Toddlers
    • Primary
    • Lower Elementary
    • Upper Elementary
  • Admissions
    • Enrollment
    • Financial Aid
    • Afterschool & Summer Activities
  • Family Resources
    • Family Handbook
    • Family Engagement
    • Neighborhood Network
  • Get Involved
    • Leelanau Montessori School
    • Join our Board of Directors
    • Leelanau Montessori Forever Foundation
    • Volunteer Forms
  • Donate
    • Leelanau Montessori Forever Foundation
    • Dollar-A-Day Campaign
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
    • School Events
    • Community Events
    • Appreciation Event RSVP