The Crescent School

 The Crescent School, previously known as Algiers Point Montessori, is a small school in New Orleans that focuses on a nurturing environment with low student-teacher ratios. We offer care for infants - 6 years in Algiers Point. We follow a place-based curriculum that incorporates Montessori lessons and practices. We encourage curiosity and adventure through the environment that we create and the language we use with our students. 

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We follow a place-based curriculum, meaning, we use our community, city, and surroundings as a third teacher in our classrooms. Our lessons are taught through the lense of living in New Orleans and specifically in Algiers Point. Place-based is "the process of using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach concepts in language arts, mathematics, social studies science, and other subjects across the curriculum. Emphasizing hands-on, real-world learning experiences, this approach to education increases academic achievement, helps students develop stronger ties to their community, and enhances students' appreciation for the natural world..."​

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Along with a place-based curriciulum, we also pull inspiration from Montessori practices with our letter lessons, number lessons, and practical life practices. We encourage autonomy, creativity, and movement. 

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The Crescent School is directed by Liza Drennon. She is a local resident of Algiers Point who is passionate about the importance of early childhood education and building a community focused education for the children of New Orleans. ​