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"We
believe we should try to create an atmosphere
for our children in which real values,
as we see them, are given first place.
As part of this a school is maintained
in which we try to help our children grow
strong spiritually and physically as well
as mentally. We know we have a long way
to go to attain these goals and we
welcome those who wish to help us in this
undertaking." |
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Excerpt
from Monteverde's Statement of Aims and
Ideals |
Our teachers are highly
committed and very experienced, open to new
places as well as new ways of thinking. They
love their students and they work well together.
Joy in Teaching
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We emphasize cooperative learning. | |
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Small
classes provide for a close connection
between teachers and their students. | |
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Students learning about photography. | |
A Sense
of Community
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Thanksgiving dinners, organized
by those with North American roots, are attended by many in the community. | |
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Strong relationships
with colleagues, as well as friendships
with students and parents create
a deep sense of community for our
faculty. | |
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Teachers,
students and parents frequently
gather for lunch at school. | |
Spiritual
Awareness
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Pre-Meeting
often includes a time for story
telling and singing. | |
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MFS operates
on the principle that spiritual
development is as
important as physical and intellectual
development. Community members, along with all students and teachers, attend mid-week Meeting
for Worship. Students and teachers prepare for this central activity of school life by participating in Pre-Meeting activities in each homeroom. | |
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Mid-week Meeting is often attended by members
of the Monteverde community as well
as students and teachers. | |
Growth
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Faculty
and families look on at a presentation
of traditional Costa Rican dances. | |
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Many teachers take the opportunity to learn and/or improve their Spanish as
well as develop a greater understanding
of the Costa Rican culture. | |
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A
neighbor stops by for a visit during
Spanish review. | |
Exploration
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A group of teachers and their families
visit a local beach resort. | |
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On long weekends
and over vacations, teachers may
take the opportunity to explore
much of the beauty that Costa Rica
has to offer. | |
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A
long Thanksgiving weekend provides
time for some of our teachers and
their families to visit nearby Lake
Arenal. | | |
