FAQs

Our average class size is 16 students. We have 30 to 40 students in each grade level.

School starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:55 p.m. We have early drop-off for no additional fee at 8:00 a.m. Sports practices, theater rehearsals, and choir practices take place after school. Unless they are involved in one of these activities, students should be picked up by 4:15 p.m.

All students take six classes per year: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, and an Arts of their choice. For physical education, Middle School students take a daily PE class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and a series of wellness seminars on Wednesday. High School students are required to earn a physical activity credit each year through our school sports program, the Outdoor Leadership program, or activities in the community. High School students also take courses College Planning as well as various electives. Every student participates in an advisory curriculum to foster character development; earns yearly community service hours; and executes an independent project with extensive planning requirements, practical experience, and a presentation in our Project Fair.

Our 11th and 12th grade program is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and our 6th through 10th grades are influenced by both Montessori and IB.

Yes, we do offer some financial aid. Please see this link for instructions on how to apply.

For transcript and records requests for Middle & High School, complete this form and contact our registrar with questions at registrar@headwaters.org.

No, all of our Montessori programs are five days per week. It is an important component of the Montessori philosophy that children experience the consistency of returning to the same environment day after day. For families who are interested in a shorter school day, a half-day program is available for Primary and our Young Children’s Community.

Yes, we do have an early drop off program that begins at 7:30 a.m. It is available to families for an additional fee.

Yes, we have an extended day program until 6:00 p.m. It is available to families for an additional fee.

We are a member school of the American Montessori Society.

Yes, there is a Montessori-trained teacher in every classroom.

In the Young Children’s Community program, toilet-learning is a part of the curriculum, and children are expected to be working towards being self-sufficient in the bathroom. In the Primary program, children should be self-sufficient before starting school.

Yes, school tours and observations are held weekly. See this page for details.

See information on the Admissions Process at this link.

Yes, we do offer some financial aid. Please see this link for instructions on how to apply.

We recommend coming in for a tour to see the campus for yourself. To see details on signing up for a tour, please click here.