USC Montessori Academy

HISTORY

1995 - 1997		Opened as Montessori Education Center by Sr. Christina Trudeau, NDS (AMS) from Chaminade University, Belmont, California, USA taking the place of Center for Learning Alternative Program (CLAP) under the supervision of the College of Education.
1997-2005		Became the College of Education Montessori Laboratory
2005-2007		Was placed under the Basic Education of South Campus
2007 - present		Became what it is today, the USC Montessori Academy, another Basic Education unit of the University.
		Incidentally, its opening coincided with the Celebration of the 100th year of Montessori Education.

FACILITIES

• Classrooms
• Function rooms
• Resource room
• Cosmic room
• Music room
• Atrium
• Library

OTHER FEATURES

• Prime Location
• Ideal Grounds
• Near the vicinity of the main thoroughfares
• Proximity to churches, restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals, Ayala Mall and other schools
• Big Parking Area
• Soccer Field
• Basketball Court
• Playground
• Nature Park
• Internet Access
• Computer Sets

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:

1. Original Birth Certificate
2. Baptismal Certificate (Optional for non-Catholic)
3. Medical Certificate
4. 4 pcs. 2x2 Colored Pictures
5. For Elementary, records from school previously attended

TEACHER – STUDENT RATIO

                        Preschool         1:15
                        Primary            1:25 with 1 co-teacher

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MONTESSORI METHOD AND THE TRADITIONAL METHOD

Montessori Method		Traditional Method
Child-centered		Teacher-centered
Smaller teacher-student ratio		Larger teacher-ratio
Teacher is the facilitator/guide		Teacher is the center of attention
Mainly individualized instruction		Mainly group instruction
Mixed-age grouping		Same age grouping
Groupings encourage children to teach and help each other		Most teaching done by teacher
Child uses didactic materials with “built-in control of error”, thus the child can self-correct without adult intervention		Curriculum structured for child
Child sets own learning pace norm		Instruction pace usually set by teacher and group
Child uses didactic materials with “built-in control error", thus the child can self-correct without adult intervention		Errors usually pointed out by the teacher
Child reinforces own learning by repetition of work and internal feelings of success		Learning is reinforced externally by memorization and grades
Varied multi-sensorial materials for exploration. Strong school/home relationship		Little parent involvement

CLASSES OFFERED

Preschool Level	3 - 6 years old
Primary Level	6 - 9 years old
Special Education Unit	3 - 6 years old

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Teachers

Ms. Ingrid T. Agustin	Preschool
Mrs. Antonette Jestine T. Ilustrisimo	Preschool
Mrs. Aurora GraceJ. Lim	Preschool
Ms. Jia Christi P. Satorre	Preschool
Ms. Jo-an Mae L. Tamboboy	Preschool
Mrs. Roselle R. Del Socorro, MA Mont.Ed	Primary
Ms. Emily E. Alao, MA Mont.Ed	Primary
Ms. Joanne B. Macapobre	Primary
Ms. Anita M. Maureal	Primary
Mr. Jaime F. Talaugon	Primary, SpEd-Unit
Ms. Jussie L. Velasco	Preschool, SpEd-Unit

Principal	Dr. Queennie P . Siega
SpEd Coordinator	Ms. Mariter T. Malonjao, MA SpEd
School Secretary	Mr. Kareem Q. Durano
Working Scholars	Ms. Marbeth J. Amodia
	Ms. Melody Ann S. Celetona
	Ms. Arlen T. Mejares
Administrator	Fr. Jose Honorio P. Mateo, SVD