Diversity

Inherent within the Montessori philosophy of education is a cooperative community that respects the individuality of each child by acknowledging and exploring differences among us. RPMS is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse school population and an environment that shares differences of gender, race, religion, family structure, socioeconomic level, culture, age, sexual orientation, language, physical abilities and learning styles.

RPMS promotes in its student body a sense of responsibility for creating an inclusive school community. The school honors its commitment to this inclusion through the admissions process, hiring practices, professional development, curriculum and programs. Building and maintaining a diverse community is a continually evolving process that requires time and energy in both the short and long-term. In the end, by remaining committed to this process, we will both celebrate our differences and come to understand the universality that we share.