At the very heart of Montessori education is the firm belief that children are naturally driven to learn.

Montessori is an international teaching method used for more than 100 years in countries around the world based on decades of scientific research by Italian physician Dr. Maria Montessori. Research shows that children who receive a Montessori education excel not only academically, but socially as well. Montessori teaches independence, problem-solving, responsibility, social graces, and good citizenship. It honors and cultivates each child’s natural love of learning.

Most importantly, Montessori kids love school!

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What makes Montessori different?

• Students work at their own pace, advancing through the curriculum only when they are ready and have truly mastered a skill or concept.
• Montessori teachers serve as guides and are experts at assisting children in discovering their own strengths.
• Classrooms are specially designed to foster independence, with freedom of movement, yet structure and order in a beautiful setting we call the “Prepared Environment.”
• Mixed-age classrooms (three year groupings) build strong social skills by allowing students to interact with peers that are both younger and older than them, while teaching children to respect and help one another. It also allows a teacher to remain with a student for several years and really get to know her strengths and motivations.
• A global perspective built into the curriculum encourages peace and builds conflict resolution skills in students.  Dr. Montessori spent her life advocating for children and peace and her humanitarian efforts resulted in three Nobel Peace Prize nominations.

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About CMCS

Coastal Montessori Charter School (CMCS) is a FREE public school choice open to Georgetown County elementary and middle school students, 1st – 8th grade. We are proud be part of the Georgetown County School District offering a unique combination of Montessori curriculum, charter school governance, and public school access. Open and equal access to a Montessori education was the driving force of CMCS’ inception.

Did You Know?

• Bus transportation is available throughout Georgetown County.
• After-school programs are available.
• We have two teachers per elementary classroom, four teachers in middle school.
• Our beautiful, six-year-old building, is designed to feel like home.

Our Mission

The mission of Coastal Montessori Charter School is to produce highly-educated, self-directed, socially responsible citizens who work collaboratively, respectfully and peacefully as individual yet interdependent learners in a diverse and nurturing environment. Through the unique combination of empirically validated Montessori principles, localized charter governance, and open access, Coastal Montessori Charter School further aims to provide Georgetown County School District with an academically excellent, financially accountable public school choice.

A word from a former student

“The time I spent at Coastal Montessori Charter School inspired a love of learning that I will carry with me throughout my education. It taught me to explore my passions and seek the knowledge that leads to success.”

Meghan Lord, Waccamaw High School Class of 2021 Salutatorian and CMCS Alumna, will attend the College of Charleston in the fall, where she plans to study psychology.