Our Mission & Values

Montessori Classroom

The mission of South Suburban Montessori School is to foster a Montessori educational environment conducive to developing each child's unique qualities and abilities for a lifetime of independent, creative thinking and learning with personal responsibility in the global community.

Core Values

South Suburban is a premier Montessori community committed to the Montessori philosophy and its practice. Our values inspire our school's rich tradition of nurturing children so that they may reach their greatest potential. Our values are...

  • Excellence...in academics, teaching and leadership.
  • Authenticity...to the Montessori Method, the Montessori philosophy and the Montessori curriculum.
  • Respect...for the child, one's self, others and the environment.
  • Compassion...for individual strengths and interests, independence, creativity and self expression.
  • Community...through diversity, service, social responsibility and parental involvement.
  • Peace...with one's self, with our school and in the world at large.