Welcome

Casa Esperanza Montessori, a public charter school and private preschool, uses Montessori philosophy and pedagogy in an English-Spanish dual-language environment. The Casa Esperanza community of families, educators and dedicated volunteers actively fosters enthusiasm for learning, independence, individual academic progress, cultural awareness, and social and emotional well being.

Misión:

Casa Esperanza Montessori, una escuela pública de preferencia y preescolar privado, utiliza la filosofía y pedagogía Montessori en un ambiente de lenguaje dual Inglés-Español. Las familias de la comunidad, los educadores y los voluntarios dedicados de Casa Esperanza fomentan activamente el entusiasmo por aprender, la independencia, el progreso académico individual, el conocimiento cultural y social, y el bienestar emocional.

Overview
Casa Esperanza Montessori is a not-for-profit, dual-language, multicultural charter school community and private preschool community founded on the principles of the Montessori Method. Our multi-age programs include Children's House Immersion and Spanish Enrichment (3-6 year olds), Lower Elementary Immersion and Spanish Enrichment (6-9 year olds), and Upper Elementary Spanish Enrichment (9-12 year olds). Our classes are directed by trained Montessori teachers and paraprofessional assistants. Our interdisciplinary school includes a community of three hundred seventy-five students from culturally diverse families united by their educational, social and ethical high standards.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to visit, please contact us at:

Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
2600 Sumner Boulevard #130
Raleigh, NC 27616
E-mail: cemcs@cemcs.org
Website: www.cemcs.org
Phone: (919) 855-9811
FAX: (919) 855-9813

School Growth Plan
First Year 2003-2004 Enrollment: 100 children, Grades PreK-3
Second Year 2004-2005 Enrollment: 221 children, Grades PreK-6
Third Year 2005-2006 Enrollment: 275 children, Grades PreK-6
Fourth Year 2006-2007 Enrollment: 325 children, Grades PreK-6
Firth Year 2007-2008 Enrollment:  375 children,  Grades  PreK-6

 
Preschool and Elementary Campus: 24,000 square feet of instructional space conveniently located near highways 70, I440, I40, and I540, near the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Old Wake Forest Road in suburban North Raleigh.

Directions: From I-540 and Capital Boulevard, exit 540 to the south. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Old Wake Forest Road. Turn right again onto Sumner Boulevard. We are the third, red brick building on the left side of Sumner Boulevard.

Pupil Personnel Composition: Culturally diverse, day student population

Curriculum: Our two-way, dual-language classes feature hands-on materials and multi-age grouping to maximize child-initiated learning and ensure a successful school experience. Immersion is currently available for grades preK-3. We also offer Spanish enrichment classes in which core content knowledge is taught in English and students received daily Spanish language and culture instruction. A stimulating, enriching curriculum emphasizing academic core subjects, independence and organizational skills is supplemented by a variety of cultural subjects, including dual-language classrooms, history, music and music history, creative dramatics, and physical education.

Governance: 5-11 member volunteer Board of Trustees. We are currently building the capacity of our board. If you are interested in knowing more about serving Casa as a board or committee member, please contact us.