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Mission, Values, and DEI

Our Mission

The Montessori School of Raleigh is the Triangle’s modern embodiment and mindful practice of the time-proven Montessori philosophy, developing agile thinkers, poised communicators, and gracious collaborators—engineers of authentic and fulfilling lives.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Community, and Love of Learning

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Promise Statement

The Montessori School of Raleigh is the Triangle's modern embodiment and mindful practice of the time-proven Montessori philosophy for infants through grade 12 students.

Through self-directed engagement with MSR’s embracing culture, inherently interdisciplinary curriculum, and purposefully prepared environments, students construct their own meaning by fully inhabiting the study of their personal fascinations.

Implicitly and explicitly guided toward mastery of evolving social, emotional, and academic lessons by expert teachers, their fellow students, and their own metacognitive reflections, they learn the habits of mind and of practice that lead to deep focus, discernment, understanding, and maturity from their earliest years.

Through this vigorous and encompassing preparation, students develop the bedrock cognitive, executive, and interpersonal skillsets widely recognized as instrumental for success in college and in life—advancing from MSR as agile thinkers, poised communicators, and gracious collaborators, one and all.

But the true hallmark of an MSR education is:

  • The manifestation in our graduates of a transformative and future-shaping mindset 
  • An earned and steadfast belief in their inner worth, ability, and consequence
  • A deep appreciation for community and for the singular gifts of others; and
  • The confidence that comes from knowing themselves as docents of their own learning and engineers of authentic and fulfilling lives.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
 
The Montessori School of Raleigh is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive community and we celebrate the unique partnership our families, faculty, administrators, alumni, and board of trustees share.

Enhanced through our community member’s various backgrounds and experiences, we believe that we are our best when we are open to learning from one another and when we emphasize the wellbeing of all members of our community. We recognize the importance of fostering an environment that not only values academic achievement but also prioritizes the emotional and physical health of our students. Furthermore, we are dedicated to preparing students to consider new perspectives, examine their own beliefs, and respond respectfully to the ideas of others. 

Composed of faculty and administrators, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee was formed to ensure DEIB efforts across all grade levels are supported and sustained. Guided by the tenets of peace education, central to Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula, we aim to create a holistic and supportive community where each individual can contribute to and benefit from a comprehensive approach to education and the role they play in the world around them. 

In an effort to be more focused and intentional in our work, we have divided our committee into four subcommittees:

  • Policy and Human Resources

  • Professional Development

  • Curriculum and Academic Programming

  • Community and Parent Education

We look forward to you visiting us at MSR and learning more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our community.