Montessori School Of Lake Forest

Vision - Evolve in relevant and measurable ways the principles of Montessori education for the benefit of the children of the 21st century. Mission - Cultivate in every MSLF child a life-long love of learning. Values Excellence in education - We achieve excellence in education by inspiring children toward their full social and intellectual potential. Respect for the child - We respect each child and are committed to guiding each student on his or her own individual path to independence and intellectual development. Self-development and self-knowledge - We value learning in prepared environments as a way to promote natural curiosity, self development, and self-knowledge. Appreciation of the natural world - We value the outdoor environment as a way to cultivate the child’s inborn appreciation of nature and human beings’ age-old role as stewards of the natural world. Diversity and cooperation - We value carefully balanced classrooms which provide diversity in age, background, and skill level as a way to teach cooperation, mutual respect, and peaceful resolution of conflicts – critical skills of effective citizens in a democratic society. Engaged communities - We value the active involvement of family, faculty, and friends.