The mission of anchorage montessori school is to make montessori education a dynamic and positive force in the lives of children, in families and in our community. The following principles support this mission: we believe in the dignity of children and in their inherent right to our protection, assistance, and guidance in fulfilling their potential we are committed to the montessori philosophy and trust the montessori approach to education we wish to support parents efforts to raise capable, joyful, confident children without undue stress or financial hardship and without abdication of their parental responsibilities we are willing to share our lives with children and to grow and learn alongside them we are dedicated to the well-being, integrity and development of the larger montessori community it is our most fervent desire to help bring about a peaceful world in which every persons contribution is cherished and in which all barriers to understanding and acceptance have been removed

Anchorage montessori school (ams) offers educational opportunities for students ranging from 19 months through 12 years of age. Toddler (19 months 3 years) am, pm and full day classes. Primary (3 6 years) am, pm, and school day classes. In the third year, students of five to six years are engaged in an extended day of challenging academic explorations and advanced lesson extensions with their guide in preparation for elementary i. Lower elementary (6-9 years) school day classes and afternoon enrichment programs. Upper elementary - (9-12 years) school day classes and afternoon enrichment programs. Additionally, ams continues to expand a community outreach program, which includes student led outreach initiatives to support other local and national charities like bean's cafe, the children's lunchbox and pennies for patients, to name a few.