OUR NOVICE PROGRAM

Developing hearts and minds within a warm community

Introducing

The Novice Program

Our Novice program serves students ages 8-11. It is based on Montessori principles adapted to a virtual environment, including rich learning activities both online and offline. We’ve carefully created a set of experiences that combine personalized learning, Socratic dialogue, and offline learning experiences that develop your child’s heart and mind within a warm community, ensuring both personal well-being and academic success.

Preparing students
for the 21st century

TAILORED PROJECTS

Tackle projects suited to talents and need, both individually and in groups.

EMPATHY

A heightened sense of empathy and community.

TEAMWORK

An ability to work in groups to solve problems.

COMMUNICATION

Enhanced reading, writing, listening and storytelling skills.

SCHEDULE

A typical day for a novice

Community
Community
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Students check in with each other, present their work and show appreciation.
Architectonics
Architectonics
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Students create stories inspired by the Five Great Lessons of Montessori: Coming of the Universe and Earth; Coming of Life; Humanity Evolves; Communication and Writing; The History of Numbers.
Socratic
Socratic
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Students use discussion and debate skills to solve mathematical problems, sort through complex texts and address ethical issues.
Lunch
Lunch
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Eat lunch, then bond with nature, share poems, go on scavenger hunts and even do culinary activities together.
Offline Learning
Offline Learning
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Pursue art projects of various forms, including drawing, sculpting, cooking and performing or writing music.
Individual and group projects
Individual and group projects
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Participate in sessions led by guides with assistance from TSE Middle School apprentices. Examples of projects include podcasts or graphic design, music and film studios.
Council
Council
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Intently listen and speak, becoming more understanding individuals and gaining a sense that all students are equals in a shared experience.
Advisory Sessions
Advisory Sessions
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Check in with their advisors and discuss progress on attaining goals.
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