Mission
The mission of Elm City Montessori School (ECMS), a diverse learning community, is to offer New Haven families a high-quality, public Montessori program for children ages three to thirteen.
Vision
ECMS is deeply committed to realizing the inherent potential of all children. Students at ECMS develop within themselves the power to shape both their own lives and the world around them; they demonstrate creativity, adaptability, compassion, civic engagement and leadership in their communities. Guided by Maria Montessori’s integrated vision of social reform fueled by service to the child, we believe that the purpose of education is to realize human potential, which enables transformative outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
Core Values
- Belief in the Potential of All
- Collaboration
- Community
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Equity
- Integrity and Transparency
- Peace and Empathy
Elm City Montessori prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental ability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment and civil rights protections. We follow these policies for the support of our staff and our students.