Franciscan Montessori Earth School & Saint Francis Academy

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Franciscan Montessori Earth School & Saint Francis Academy
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Franciscan Montessori Earth School & Saint Francis Academy
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Type Private School
Established1977
School districtCentennial
Head of schoolSister Therese Gutting FSE
Staff60
Gradespre K - 8
Number of students300
MascotSt. Bernard
Affiliation Catholic, Montessori
Website www.fmes.org

The Franciscan Montessori Earth School & Saint Francis Academy (FMES/SFA) is located in Portland, Oregon, United States. FMES/SFA offers Montessori education in Portland OR. Private Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle. It is operated by the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist from Bridal Veil, Oregon.

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History

Established in 1977, the school is in its 40th year. The school began with seventeen students in one classroom. As the school grew, additional grades were added in the Lower and Upper Elementary, and a Children's House program (ages 2 1/2-6) was added. Eventually a middle school program, St. Francis Academy, was added. This program currently serves students in the 7th and 8th grade. Until 2002 the school maintained a High School program, but this is no longer open. Since 2012, the school has been undergoing a series of upgrades and renovations to its physical facilities. The middle school is housed in a separate building constructed on the campus, Clare Hall, in 1996.

Exchange Program

FMES/SFA students who choose to take German as their foreign language have the option to be part of a German exchange program. The exchange program travels to Freiburg, Germany. German exchange students travel to Portland, Oregon.

Students also participate in an exchange sponsored by our Spanish Program. In recent years these students have traveled to Costa Rica.

Special Programs

The school has a comprehensive sports program under the auspices of CYO, and offer classes after school for dance, music, language, piano, chess, math, robotics, and more.

Accreditation

The school is accredited with NWAIS, and is a member of AMI and OMA.

Current Head Staff

Coordinates: 45°30′06.57″N122°30′42.53″W / 45.5018250°N 122.5118139°W / 45.5018250; -122.5118139

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