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January 27, 2026: TCH and Compass JH are on a delay due to inclement weather. Both campuses will open at 9 AM. 

Independent.

Intelligent.

Interesting.

Students working on a creative project outdoors

Partnering with Families to Raise Exceptional Learners.

We believe the real test is life itself.

We believe in the intelligence of every child and that each child has a gift.

We believe school should be a place where this intelligence can be cultivated and fully expressed through purposeful, interesting work.

Our goal is for every child who graduates from our school to love learning for a lifetime.

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We prepare a Montessori learning environment that supports and respects the development of each unique child and nurtures them to become independent, curious, confident, lifelong learners who strive to contribute to their communities and the greater world.

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The Children's House Blog

January 23, 2026
Openers  Welcome to Compass! After settling in and preparing for the day ahead, we begin our day with Openers, which are held in the first twenty-five minutes of the morning.  Mondays and Fridays, Continue Reading...
January 8, 2026
As we closed out 2025, I found myself in a deeply reflective space. Looking back on the year felt natural, but my thoughts quickly moved beyond that and into reflection on Continue Reading...

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Forever inspired by the wisdom of Dr. Maria Montessori, The Children’s House and Compass Montessori Junior High cultivate a learning community where we aim for everyone to feel safe, welcome, and included, and wherein all people are empowered to explore the richness and diversity of humanity, and in doing so discover who they are, where they come from, and how they wish to contribute to our ever-changing world.

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