Our School
Bella Mente is proud to offer an authentic Montessori education, ensuring a low teacher-student ratio of 1:28 in general classrooms and 1:24 in the primary classrooms. Additionally, all classrooms benefit from a classroom aide, further enhancing the learning environment and emphasizing personalized attention and support.
Our goal is to receive full American Montessori Society Accreditation (AMS) symbolizing our dedication to the Montessori method. Bella Mente is currently an Initiate member of AMS.
All of our experienced Montessori teachers hold certification from a Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) approved program. Teachers in our school who do not yet hold certification are supervised by a trained Lead Teacher and are involved in continual Professional Development to ensure we are offering a high quality program.
What Makes Us Different?
Global Citizen
Students educated under the Montessori philosophy are given the tools necessary to thrive in a diverse cultural global society.
Cultural Education
Developing the whole child includes providing education in the visual and musical arts, national and world history and foreign languages.
Science Education
Experience the dynamic world of STEAM education at Bella Mente! Grounded in Montessori principles, our hands-on, project-based approach fosters curiosity and problem-solving skills. We go beyond traditional science, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics for a well-rounded education.
Health and Nutrition Education
Bella Mente understands the importance of developing health conscious habits in early childhood for a lifetime of good health.
Sustainability
Children are the next stewards of the planet and must learn the importance of reducing their personal impact on the environment.
Equal Opportunity
Bella Mente Montessori Academy offers equal educational and employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Our Mission
We provide students with the opportunity to acquire an education based on a quality curriculum founded on the educational philosophy of Dr. Marcia Montessori.
Our Vision
We promote an educational atmosphere that encourages cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic diversity.
- At the end of the academic year, each Bella Mente scholar will be at or above grade level.
- Scholars will reach their full potential as independent lifelong learners with the skills, knowledge, and values to be compassionate members of a peaceful world.
- Scholars will have the skills to care for their bodies through healthy eating and living.
Bella Mente Students Beliefs
- I am a Responsible Scholar because I take ownership and am accountable for my academic and social choices.
- I am a Respectful Scholar because I speak and act with care and treat all people and things with kindness.
- I am a Safe Scholar because I am considerate and I value myself, my school, and others.
- I am a Productive Scholar because I am prepared, organized and focused on reaching my goals.
- As a Scholar my education is important to me and I strive to achieve my full potential.
Reviews
I love this school! My son has been going here since he was in preK. The school was so popular they had to put him on a waiting list but we got lucky and was contacted after a week after school started he was up for admission if we choose to accept it and that was 7 years ago. He is now in 7th grade and we all enjoy him going to BMMA. The staff/instructors are all incredible!.
Christine Pham