“Children must grow, not only in the body, but in the spirit.” - Maria Montessori
St. Francis is one of a kind.
Our mission
Our mission is to provide a safe, loving and enriching environment where children can grow and develop not only academically but socially, emotionally and spiritually as well. As Christian teachers, we strive to set an example of Christian behavior and give children the language of the Christian faith, allowing them to experience God rather than just learn about Him. By educating the “whole” child, we believe we are able to offer the community a better future filled with intelligent, confident and responsible human beings.
Our curriculum
The Montessori Curriculum is rich and varied. Every day children have the opportunity to work with materials which enhance learning in the following areas: Grace and Courtesy, Practical Living Skills, Sensory Awareness, Language Arts, Geography, Math and Geometry, History, Science, Art, Music and Movement
Our method
The Montessori method is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. Teachers carefully prepare an environment with age-appropriate activities for children to choose from. Emphasizing independence, it views children as naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive environment.
Our faith
St. Francis Montessori is the only Christian Montessori school in El Paso. We believe that learning about Jesus is just as important as learning to read and write. Every month we focus on different virtues children should learn and practice, and incorporate important events in the liturgical calendar in our lesson plans. Christmas is a festive time to celebrate the true “reason for the season” by creating a live nativity and Christmas pageant. Children learn about the most important book in the world, the Bible and learn how to talk to “the good shepherd” who loves and protects them.