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Nokomis Montessori Magnet
985 Ruth St
St Paul, MN 55119

Grades: preK-6
Principal: Melissa McCollor
Enrollment: 396
Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Phone: (651) 293-8857
Fax: (651) 293-5464
Email: Melissa.McCollor@spps.org
Website: nokomis.spps.org

Open House
Thurs., Feb. 5, 2009
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Orientation
Letters will be mailed to accepted families.

Students at Nokomis Montessori Magnet, serving the east side of Saint Paul, learn in multi-age classrooms. We emphasize the Montessori method and blend in components of Reader's workshop and Writer's workshop.

Students learn in a non-competitive environment and use special Montessori materials that help them understand concepts and skills. Differentiated instruction is embedded in the Montessori methodology. Students in a Montessori environment learn strategies to think and work independently.

The Montessori teaching style and classroom organization maximizes the school learning environment and student behavior.

Special Features:

  • Four year old program (half day class is determined by bus transportation needs)
     
  • All day Kindergarten (all classes)
     
  • Multi-age classrooms
     
  • Discovery Club Program at Nokomis (fee based before or after school and extended four program)
     
  • ALC Extended Day Classes (twice a week)
     
  • High parent/family participation
Quick Facts
Enrollment 396
Students who identify themselves as American Indian 2%
Students who identify themselves as Asian American 43%
Students who identify themselves as African American 13%
Students who identify themselves as Hispanic American 6%
Students who identify themselves as Caucasian American 37%
Percentage of Students in English Language Learning 48%
Percentage of Students in Special Education 14%
Percentage of Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch 55%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 3 reading test 73%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 3 math test 66%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 4 reading test 57%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 4 math test 66%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 5 reading test 67%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 5 math test 56%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 6 reading test 62%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2008 MCA II for Grade 6 math test 53%
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Neighborhood School     Magnet or Citywide School
Programs & Activities
Magnet and Citywide Option Schools
  • Montessori
  • Multi-age program
Pre-Kindergarten Program
  • 4-Year-Old Program
Kindergarten Options
  • All-day Kindergarten
After School Offerings
  • Discovery Club
Other Programs/Specialists
  • Physical Education Specialist
  • Science Specialist
  • Technology Specialist