Garden Montessori School

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: Garden Montessori School

 

Garden Montessori School (GMS) is a private, independent school in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is committed to providing an authentic Montessori education from the toddler years through middle school, emphasizing independence, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning within a supportive, diverse, and environmentally conscious community.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Independent Montessori School

  • Location: Knoxville, Tennessee (Fountain City Area)

  • Ages/Grades Served: Toddler (Age 18 months) – 8th Grade (PK–8)

  • Enrollment: Approximately 85–160 students

  • Core Mission: To provide a nurturing environment and stimulating program based on the teaching principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, allowing children to develop the skills to be responsible, productive, independent, and respectful to themselves, others, the community, and the world as future leaders.1

     

  • Accreditation: Full Member School with the American Montessori Society (AM2S) and members of the International Montessori Council (IMC).

     

  • Focus: Full implementation of the Montessori curriculum across all three planes of development with a strong emphasis on ecological awareness.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

GMS is defined by its commitment to authentic Montessori practice, its environmental focus, and its comprehensive K-8 structure:

  • Authentic Montessori Education: The school faithfully adheres to the principles and practices of Dr. Maria Montessori, including mixed-age classrooms, three-hour uninterrupted work cycles, and the use of specially designed Montessori materials that promote self-correction and mastery.

  • Environmental Consciousness: GMS was the first school to achieve “Gold Seal Level II Certified” Green preschool status in the United States and continues to be committed to sustainability, integrating outdoor learning and environmental stewardship into the curriculum.

  • Experienced & Certified Faculty: All Lead Teachers at GMS are certified by MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education), ensuring a high level of expertise in the Montessori method.

  • Integrated Approach: The school integrates elements of the Reggio Emilia approach into the Montessori environment, honoring each child’s unique interests and multiple ways of expressing themselves through diverse opportunities for learning.

  • Individualized Learning: The curriculum is individualized and self-paced, allowing students to progress through challenging materials as they master concepts, fostering deep understanding in core areas like Language and Math.

  • Diverse and Inclusive Community: The school welcomes diversity and teaches children to broaden their perspectives through friendships, mutual respect, and understanding within its community.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 3225 Garden Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918
Phone (865) 688-6776
Website gardenmontessorischool.org

Recess Policies

  1. Which grades at your school receive daily recess or free break periods?

 

 

  1. How are recess and/or free break periods structured? Timing?

 

 

Technology / Device Use

  1. Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?

 

 

  1. What are the consequences for violating technology policies?

 

 

  1. Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?

 

Behavior

  1. What are the school's behavior policies?

 

 

  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
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Garden Montessori School in Knoxville TN

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