We ask that parents and students discuss and agree to the following expectations of a middle school student in a Montessori environment. 

Woodrow Wilson Montessori Middle School Learner Expectations

The following are expectations of a middle school student in a Montessori environment.  Please read and discuss these with your child to assess your child’s projected ability to be productive, happy, and successful in this unique learning situation.

Learning expectations:

• Demonstrate ability to initiate, persist, and complete work independently.
• Contribute to group projects and take responsibility for shared roles in learning.
• Take a positive, active part in all classes.
• Participate enthusiastically in all Field Experiences.
• Lead scheduled conferences with parents and teachers.

Community expectations:

• Sacrifice for the good of the group.
• Contribute to democratic processes.
• Assume responsibility for jobs shared among the group such as participation in
  fundraising activities to help cover the costs of Field Experiences.
• Learn how to work well with others by helping each other and showing
  tolerance and kindness to fellow students.

Work expectations:

• Use organizational tools including a planner, checklists, folders, and binders
• budget class time wisely
• Spend up to two hours per night in homework
• Turn in assignments on time

Respectful expectations:

• Use appropriate words, gestures, body language, and tone of voice when                  
  speaking to adults and other students.
• Care for and clean up community, lunch room, building, and personal property.
• Treat others and their belongings respectfully at all times.

Community Service Expectations:

• Participate in 18 hours of service per semester.
• Make community service a part of your life, not just a requirement.