New families often ask, “How do you know how my child is doing without tests?” The answer is that the classroom guides (teachers) assess your child each and every day through observation. Objective observation is the most essential tool in a Montessori teacher’s toolkit. Observation is more than just watching; it’s about paying close attention […]
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Quest Middle School students visited the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday, April 8th, as part of their civics and government studies. The trip offered an engaging, real-world look at how government works and included a guided tour, a mock session debate on the House floor, and the chance to meet with State Representatives Carol […]
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Twice a year, elementary and middle school families receive a detailed report from their child’s guide. Unlike a traditional report card with grades and test scores, Quest’s reports offer a detailed, qualitative reflection of their child’s growth. These reports provide a comprehensive picture of not only a student’s academic progress, but also social-emotional development, leadership skills, […]
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Over the past four weeks, our Elementary and Middle School students had the privilege of participating in a workshop led by Silvermoon Mars LaRose, Assistant Director of the Tomaquag Museum. Located in Exeter, the Tomaquag Museum is Rhode Island’s only Indigenous-led museum, dedicated to preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of local Indigenous communities, especially […]
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Grace and courtesy begin each morning in Lower Elementary with a personal greeting from the classroom guide, which sets the tone for a day of learning and connection. Students create their daily work plan based on their previous lessons, ongoing project work, and goals they have set with the classroom guide. Some children can make […]
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Think back to your school days—how did you feel before parent-teacher conferences? Were you anxious about what your teacher might say? Did you wish to be part of the conversation and share your perspective? Imagine if, instead of listening from the sidelines or hearing secondhand, you had the chance to present your work, reflect on […]
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