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WE START SMALL TO OPEN THEIR MINDS
Beginning in your child's first years with us, we focus on building self-knowledge, confidence, understanding and awareness.
WE EMPOWER THEM TO BE THEIR UNIQUE SELVES
In Middle School, learning becomes more personalized to student interests as they draw connections between the classroom and the world around them.
WE LET THEM TAKE THE LEAD
In their final years at Calhoun, Upper Schoolers are challenged to pursue their passions while developing their leadership skills.
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News & Events
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In fall 2023, through our recent merger with Metropolitan Montessori School, we will begin offering the choice of two tracks for children in preschool through 3rd grade: Open Inquiry and Montessori. Applications for the program are now open.
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