YMA Portrait of a Graduate

The Yonkers Montessori PK-12 initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a Montessori education that meets the needs of all students through a wholistic, constructivist approach. By providing a culturally and linguistically responsive curriculum that prepares our students for success in 21st century life, college, careers, service, and citizenship. We will do this by:

• Providing course offerings that allow for student choice

• Implementation of Career and Technical Education programs that meet the needs of a changing world

• Providing opportunities for unique and advanced coursework leading to various seals/endorsements upon graduation

• PK-12 Montessori Education focused on the whole child

• Access to appropriate educational opportunities available to all students