Welcome to South Walton Montessori Academy Online!

Posted February 26, 2009 - 2:18pm by admin

SouthWalton Montessori Academy

 
   SWMA, established in 2004, is committed to providing children with a foundation for lifelong learning. Our programs include Toddler (ages 18 months – 3), Early Childhood (ages 3-6), Lower Elementary (ages 6-9), Upper Elementary (ages 9-12), and Middle (ages 12-15).

Our non-profit school is designed to nurture the development of the whole child through creative discovery and interaction with teachers, peers and materials. We believe in preparing an enthusiastic environment that will nurture the growing child. Our curriculum fosters intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and prepares our children to be global citizens.

We are located in the coastal town of Santa Rosa Beach in Northwest Florida. SWMA is guided by the standards set forth by the American Montessori Society - www.amshq.org

 

South Walton Montessori School Calendar 2011-2012

Posted June 8, 2011 - 4:42am by Catherine Beall
The 2011-12 School Year Calendar is attached.  Please note the first day of school, August 15th, is for Lower Elementary students and older.  Some, but not all, Primary and Toddler students will start on that day, and the rest will be phased in afterwards.

SWMA Currently Accepting Applications

Posted August 25, 2009 - 1:50pm by Beth Brock

We are accepting applications for all children ages 18 months to 12 years old. A process overview and application document is attached to this message for download. Please contact us for more information.


Board Meeting Minutes for 12/7/11

Posted January 24, 2012 - 1:37pm by Beth Brock

 

4th Annual SWMA Yard Sale March 3, 8AM-2PM

Posted January 20, 2012 - 8:49am by Beth Brock

Come one, come all to the annual bargain-filled Yard Sale at South Walton Montessori Academy on March 3 from 8AM-2PM. Find great deals on electronics, furniture, sporting goods, tools, toys, books, and more - including local art!

Rent your own table to sell your wares for $30. Contact Beth Brock 850-231-5955. bethbrock@mac.com

Head north on CR 395 from US98, turn left on Eden Gardens Road to the school next to Eden State Gardens.


Board Minutes for 11/7/11

Posted November 9, 2011 - 2:25pm by Beth Brock

 Here are the revised board meeting minutes for 11/7/11. 

October 2011 Newsletter

Posted November 1, 2011 - 1:03pm by Beth Brock

Board Meeting Minutes for 10/06/11

Posted October 12, 2011 - 12:30pm by Beth Brock

 Here are a recap of the Board Meeting Minutes from our last meeting on 10/06/11.  The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 7.  As always, the first 20 minutes of the meeting are open to the public. 

South Walton Montssori Academy Makes Cover Story of International Magazine

Posted September 27, 2011 - 12:48pm by Beth Brock


South Walton Montessori Academy is honored to be featured on the cover of the International Montessori Magazine, Tomorrow's Child.

The article is titled "Maintaining Postivie Momentum and Growth During Challenging Economic Times." OPen the attachment to read the article.














Board Meeting Minutes for 8/25/11

Posted September 8, 2011 - 1:30pm by Beth Brock

 Hello SWMA Parents!
We will begin posting recap notes from our monthly Board Meetings and hope that you will all read along to keep up with what is going on behind the scenes at the school.  Also, we invite you to attend the monthly meetings.  The first 20 minutes of every meeting are open for public comments and/or questions.  The board meets once a month on the first Thursday at 4:30PM upstairs.  I am attaching the minutes from the last meeting and the next scheduled meeting will take place on October 6, 2011.  
Thanks,
Beth

South Walton Montessori Academy Adding Middle School

Posted July 27, 2011 - 2:40pm by Natalie Jobling


More than one new middle school is starting up in Walton County this year. In Point Washington, South Walton Montessori Academy is expanding to add seventh grade for the 2011-2012 school year, and will add eighth grade the following year.

The Montessori School was founded in 2004 by Director Catherine Beall and a dedicated group of parents seeking an alternative to traditional education. The school has experienced steady growth since its founding. A feasibility study was recently conducted, and the results showed it was time to move forward with the expansion.

Finding an experienced, Montessori-trained middle school teacher was the most important piece of the puzzle for the added grades. After a nationwide search, the school's parents and staff recently welcomed Paula Pilgrim, an accredited Montessorian from Houston.

“We are thrilled to have found Paula,” says School Administrator Beth Brock. “She's a highly trained and talented Montessori middle school teacher with a proven record of success.”