Edmonson Elementary – A Montessori School
Quick facts
Points of pride
Leadership
Principal Johnson is a native of Detroit and graduate of Detroit Public Schools. She graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor of arts in mathematics and Spanish education, and a master of arts in mathematics. Principal Johnson also received a master of arts in educational leadership from the University of Detroit Mercy. Principal Johnson has served students in the District for 15 years as a teacher and principal.
Location & Contact
08:00 am - 03:10 pm
Transportation
Yes, Transportation is Provided
Provided for students who attend their neighborhood boundary school and live greater than 3/4 mile from the school. For more details please see detroitk12.org/transportation or call the school. Transportation provided for exceptional education students according to their IEP. For more details, please contact the Office of Exceptional Students Parents at Frederick Douglass Academy South Wing at 2001 W. Warren Suite 166, Detroit, MI 48208-2216 or call (313) 748-6499.
Commute Time
Public Transportation
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Enrollment
| Enrollment Details | |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 103 |
| Accepting New Students? |
No |
| Application Required | Yes |
| Application Priorities | |
| Enrollment Instructions | To enroll, parents/guardians must submit completed enrollment forms and required documentation; please visit detroitk12.org/enroll or call 313-240-4377 for more information. Participation in the Montessori program requires an application. Please see detroitk12.org/montessori for more information or call 313-873-8532. |
Academics & Activities
Specialized Program
MontessoriCurriculum
PreK-6th grade Montessori classrooms feature certified teachers with developmentally appropriate Montessori materials and curriculum that align to the hallmarks of the Montessori teaching method, Michigan Academic Standards, and Common Core State Standards. In addition, students are presented with robust academic concepts through hands-on experiences and joyful learning which is individualized and includes art or music and physical education.
Support Programs
Top Activities
Montessori philosophy, Chess, Physical Education, Lego Robotics, Music
| Top Activities |
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| Music |
| Chess |
Culture
Is there a parent advisory council?
YesDPSCD schools offer a variety of initiatives to support parents and increase parent involvement. This includes Parent-Teach Home Visits and Parent Teacher Associations that ensure that teachers and parents are working together to advocate for our schools and children. DPSCD’s Parent Academy also provides FREE classes for District and non-District parents that equip them with tools and skills to build capacity and confidence to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
School Safety Culture
Detroit Public Schools Community District is the only school District in the state with a fully functioning police department. In addition, to external patrols and security measures, the District has taken a whole child approach to student safety with a student code of conduct inclusive of restorative practices, a dean of culture, attendance agent and a school culture facilitator in each school and a districtwide approach to character development through our Expect Respect initiative. The Police Department's focus is based on a four-tiered strategy of crime prevention, intervention, student reintegration into the learning environment, and as a last option enforcement. The whole child commitment is supported by the methodologies of trauma informed practices.
