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In the Fall of 2006, Elan Vital Montessori School opened its doors at 5228 Perkins Road. In 2018, Elan Vital moved to its current campus on historic Highland Road.
Ean Vital is an authentic Montessori environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning.
Elan Vital is structured as a traditional not-for-profit private school with a mission of providing Montessori education for families in Baton Rouge. Elan Vital is the first Montessori School in Baton Rouge to offer extended day until 5:30pm for working parents. Additionally, Elan Vital offers enrichment programs to all Montessori students from Baton Rouge in the areas of music, art, and sports.
Our focus is on critical thinking skills, independent research,
and in-depth study of subjects including advanced math and
geometry, language, botany, zoology, animal care, geography, fine
arts, dramatic arts, music, history, and entrepreneurship.
Parents are encouraged to feel comfortable visiting,
contributing, and sharing their talents with the children and the
school as a whole.
Toddler Program (18 Months - 3 Years)
Early Childhood Primary Program (3-6 Years)
Elementary Program (1st - 4th Grade)
Dr. Maria Montessori characterized the 3 to 6 year-old child as
possessing an extraordinary capacity, the ability to absorb
information from his or her surroundings. Dr. Montessori named this
quality "the absorbent mind." The child from 3 to 6 is a sensorial
explorer, soaking up every aspect of the environment, including
language and culture.Dr. Montessori recognized the motto of this
young child to be "help me to do it myself." Development during
this period focuses on learning to be independent. The
corresponding education environment, then, should support this
natural drive, enabling the child to become competent, and
therefore confident.The Montessori approach embraces the full
development of the youngster, addressing all aspects (physical,
social, emotional, and cognitive) of the whole child.
At Elan Vital, the elementary program rests on four pillars:
The cultivation within our students of a passion for excellence in
everything they do, both in and outside of school; The development
of a strongly held set of universal values, which include
self-respect, respect for others, honesty, integrity,
responsibility, empathy, compassion, kindness, peacefulness, a
sense of concern for others, warmth, and a love of community; The
development of a global perspective and sense of international
understanding; And a lifelong commitment to give something back
through service to others who are in need.
As in the primary program, we consider the whole child when
preparing the learning environment and planning curricular
activities. Through the environment and sequence of materials,
thoughtful lessons, and teachers who live their innate love of
learning, we nurture the continued development of the elementary
student in four general ways: Intellectually, through the
development of thinking abilities, clarification of our picture of
the universe, and the development of discipline to maintain vibrant
health. Emotionally, by learning to feel and express our complex
and powerful emotions, fully and without fear and to respect and
accept them in ourselves and in others. Equally important, students
learn to harness their power and not let emotions control our lives
unchecked. Physically,"by helping our students discover, understand
and adopt the lifestyle habits most appropriate and beneficial for
our bodies and minds. Among these are fresh air, pure water,
exercise, sunlight, and proper diet. Spiritually, by proceeding on
the premise that our world is a beautiful, positive, loving place,
a setting that provides the potential for each person to lead a
full, free, joyful, and healthy life. While we do not teach
religion, nor advocate any particular belief system, we encourage
students to explore questions raised by religious teachers and
develop the spiritual side of their lives, which we define as the
ability to find peace within and hear the small still inner voice
that we all possess.
We believe that when children are allowed to grow in an
environment that is intellectually and artistically alive, warm and
encouraging, they will spontaneously ask questions, investigate,
create, and explore new ideas. Learning can, and should be, a
relaxed, comfortable, natural process.
The Montessori Approach to Reading, Composition, and
Literature
During the elementary years, we increasingly focus on the
development of research and composition skills. Students write
everyday, learning to organize increasingly complex ideas and
information into well-written stories, poems, reports, plays, and
student publications. Instead of insipid basal readers, children
are introduced to first-rate children's books and fascinating works
on science, history, geography, and the arts. Educators have long
recognized that one of the reasons our country is becoming
increasingly alliterate (knowing how to read but choosing not to)
may be largely due to the boring texts they are taught to read
with. Books provide vicarious experiences to spark the imaginations
of elementary students.
When is the application deadline for Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc.?
The application deadline for Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. located?
Elan Vital Montessori School, Inc. is located in the Highlands And Perkins neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 7 other private schools located in Highlands And Perkins.
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