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Private School Guide Zone A 012419
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22ndCenturyMedia.com private school guide<br />
22nd century media | January 24, 2019 | 15<br />
Countryside Montessori School is changing<br />
its name to Countryside Day School<br />
Countryside Montessori<br />
School has announced<br />
it is changing its name to<br />
Countryside Day School<br />
to better reflect its full offering.<br />
Unlike many other<br />
Montessori schools in the<br />
area, Countryside offers<br />
education to elementary<br />
and middle school students<br />
in addition to preschool<br />
and kindergarten students.<br />
They also provide an allyear<br />
option for families<br />
seeking year round education.<br />
While the name is<br />
changing, the Countryside<br />
faculty and staff remains<br />
committed to providing<br />
education based<br />
on Montessori principles.<br />
They offer a unique<br />
real-world experiential<br />
and student-centered approach<br />
that focuses on<br />
developing students beyond<br />
academics.<br />
“Academic excellence<br />
is at the core of everything<br />
we do, but we also focus<br />
on cultivating the character<br />
qualities students<br />
need to succeed outside<br />
of school. Our mission is<br />
to develop students who<br />
are respectful, responsible<br />
and resourceful. We are<br />
focused on helping young<br />
people become more than<br />
just great students; our<br />
goal is exceptional adults,”<br />
said Wendy Calise, Head<br />
of School.<br />
Countryside started its<br />
elementary education program<br />
in the early seventies<br />
and opened a middle<br />
school in 2012. The elementary<br />
and middle school<br />
provide curriculum that<br />
accounts for local public<br />
school guidelines to ensure<br />
successful transitions to<br />
high school but more importantly<br />
allows individual<br />
students to work at a faster<br />
pace. “By offering our<br />
unique program beyond<br />
the early education years,<br />
we believe we can have a<br />
greater impact in our students<br />
lives as they transition<br />
through their teen<br />
years and into adulthood.<br />
In today’s world, learning<br />
to confidently navigate<br />
life’s complexities and<br />
find your own way to success<br />
has never been more<br />
important. Our approach<br />
ensures our students are<br />
ready for whatever they<br />
choose to pursue in life,”<br />
said Guy Calise, Middle<br />
School Director.<br />
About Countryside<br />
Day School<br />
Founded in 1967, Countryside<br />
is accredited by<br />
the Independent Schools<br />
Association of the Central<br />
States, which involves review<br />
and oversight of our<br />
governance, administration,<br />
finance, curriculum,<br />
and programming. The<br />
school currently serves 180<br />
students from 16 months<br />
through middle school and<br />
is located in Northbrook.<br />
Submitted by Countryside<br />
Montessori School, 1985<br />
Pfingsten Road, Northbrook,<br />
IL 60062, (847) 498-1105,<br />
countrysideday.org.<br />
Educating Hearts and Minds since 1902<br />
Preschool (3 year olds) through 8th grade<br />
Strong traditions in faith, community and service<br />
2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence<br />
Apple Distinguished School for technology integration<br />
State-of-the-art STEAM Lab and 1:1 iPads<br />
Highly qualified teachers (70% hold Master’s<br />
Degree or higher)<br />
Comprehensive Student Services staff<br />
Enriched student life with no-cut competitive sports,<br />
band, choir, theater, after school enrichment and more.<br />
OPEN HOUSE<br />
To learn more, join us at our OPEN HOUSE,<br />
visit our new website, or<br />
arrange a private tour.<br />
Sunday, January 27<br />
11:30 am - 1:30 pm<br />
1095 GAGE STREET WINNETKA, IL 60093 847-446-0005 WWW.SHWSCHOOL.ORG