Who We Are
We are a parent run, Montessori-based learning center located in Fayette County, WV. We offer a Primary Program for children ages 3-6, an Elementary Program for children ages 6-12, and a Middle School Program for children ages 12-15.
We encourage each child’s natural desire to learn by helping them develop self-motivation, self-knowledge and respect for the World.
We encourage each child’s natural desire to learn by helping them develop self-motivation, self-knowledge and respect for the World.
Our Mission |
The 6 Pillars of NRGLC |
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Our mission is to cooperatively operate a Montessori-based learning option for children in the Fayette County area that aims to give each child the opportunity to rise to his or her own level of excellence.
By working together with our members we will create an encouraging and positive environment where children can learn the skills they need to become responsible, independent, productive and caring citizens in our world. |
1. Social Justice
Our vision of social justice is one which begins with the self: loving yourself, treating yourself well, learning to stand up for your fair share- and spirals upward, developing into a sense of compassion for all living beings and a belief that all lives have value as a part of an interconnected system. 2. mindfulness
Our students will develop mindfulness practices to support their emotional, physical, and educational needs during a life period of great internal change. Our practice of mindfulness- of being aware of our emotions, of our surroundings, and the living beings in the world around us- will be integrated into daily lessons in a way that holistically develops well-rounded thinkers and workers. 3. nature based learning
4. community service
All of our students participate in at least 1 community service project each month. 5. montessori principles
6. positive discipline
We are a Positive Discipline school, meaning we are non-punitive and have zero tolerance for shame, blame, pain, or humiliation. We combine respect for the mind of the child with teachers trained to connect with students on an emotional level, to cultivate mutual respect between teacher and student, and to employ both kindness and firmness at the same time. NRGLC produces children who are confident, curious, capable of peacefully resolving conflict—and most likely to succeed. |
Core Values
To support our mission we are committed to the following core values, which drive our day to day operations, our immediate plans for growth, and our long term vision:
- Strong Academics
- Hands-on / Experiential Learning
- Outdoor and Environmental Education
- Physical Fitness and Activities
- Stewardship / Community Involvement
- Exposure to Arts, Music and Languages
- Support for Children’s Natural Desire to Learn
- Room to Pursue Individual Interests
- Positive Discipline rather than punishment