School Facilities

Art & Design

We offer a wide variety of classes which bring out the artistic talents of our students. This department offers tuition in advanced computer programmes, such as Adobe Photoshop, as well as creative classes such as ceramics, drawing and computer graphics.  Our students design posters and brochures for different school events such as the school prom, open days and school drama performances.
 

Performing Arts

The objective of the Performing Arts Department's programme is to develop skilled and disciplined Theatre Arts students who possess a standard of excellence and an appreciation of artistic integrity. The Performing Arts Department strives to challenge students both artistically and intellectually, so that they may become critical and creative thinkers, while developing professional skills and attitudes.

The curriculum of the Performing Arts Department includes Acting and Musical Theatre, combining rigorous training of the mind, body and voice, forming a solid technique and approach to the craft. In addition to actor training, students also develop an understanding and appreciation of design and production.

The acting programme emphasises work in character analysis and interpretation, improvisation and scene study. Advanced acting courses combine scene study analysis and synthesis, analysis of dramatic literature, theatre history and performance to provide students with a comprehensive background, preparing them for their IB studies.

Every year there is a Musical Production and all students have the chance to audition for a part in it. Throughout the year all grades are involved in various performances, concerts and short plays.

Design & Technology

At MMS, Design and Technology (DT) is part of the School curriculum for students in Grades 5-12. This course provides students with a programme which involves designing, realisation, production and evaluation.

The structured curriculum includes elements of Architecture, Landscaping, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, Interior and Graphic Design and Electronics, to name but a few.

Through DT we provide a balance within the students’ education by equipping them with the skill and knowledge to bring about change and, at the same time, enabling them to shape the environment of the future.
 

The School Laboratories

The mission of the School Laboratories is that of involving our students in science experiments and investigative activities and engaging students in the exploration of science in an exciting and meaningful way. The lab is a place where our young scientists work in problem-solving groups, solve real problems and apply what they know. They are asked to record data, analyse data, and communicate this data in a practical format, such as charts, graphs and journal writing.

The lab is a place where students are encouraged to ask questions and then search for answers. Opportunities to stimulate curiosity and share new knowledge are maximised as students explore science both in the regular classroom and the science labs. The activities are developmentally appropriate and are designed to motivate students to achieve their potential. The scientific method of problem solving is used in every lab session to ensure that proper thought processes and work skills are developed. Students must be ready to face the challenges of the future, and the many thinking processes they learn in the science lab will serve them well for the rest of their lives. Our labs foster the unique abilities and talents of the students so that they are able to realise their maximum potential and become productive leaders and citizens of the community. This is accomplished by emphasising higher-order thinking skills, problem solving, communication, research skills, creativity, self-awareness and peer interaction.

The labs in the school are intended for students in the first grade up to twelfth grade and are fully equipped with apparatus for different subjects, such as biology, chemistry and physics. Among the varied experiments that we can do in the school labs are those with the latest technology, such as computer-aided experiments where the students can use sensors, interface and computers, which often can help them to carry out experiments and see things that would otherwise be difficult. Data can be collected over very long or very short periods of time, for example, using dataloggers.

One of the benefits of using computer sensors is that you can clearly see the changes that occur in your experiments.

Athletics at the Modern Montessori School

The Montessori philosophy advocates, among other things, the development of the body as well as the mind. Athletic activities, therefore, play an important role in preparing students of all ages physically, morally, psychologically and socially.

Sport is an oasis for spending valuable time and instilling high values in our youth and preparing them for life, fortified with experience and competitive spirit.

Competitive sports at the Modern Montessori School include: swimming, basketball, soccer, Tae Kwon Do, gymnastics, volleyball.

We distinguish ourselves from others with our various sports facilities:

• An Indoor Swimming pool (16 meters x 8 meters)
• Outdoor facilities:
  
  
  • Basketball Courts.
  • Badminton Court
  • Handball Court.
  • Soccer Fields.
  
  
• Indoor Facilities:
  
  
  • Gymnasium.
  • Tae Kwon Do Hall.
  • Aerobics Studio.

Sports

A new Gymnasium is currently being built according to international specifications. Construction is well advanced and we expect it to be completed soon.

We begin every school year with competitive tryouts with the aim of forming strong sports teams that best represent the school. One of our main activities is the Little League that involves 8 months of training, unlike any other Little League team in the Kingdom.

In the school year 1996/1997, the MMS hosted the 1st Montessori Olympics which included a wide range of activities and competitions involving 7 schools, 7 competitions and 350 students.

In 2005/2006, the Seventh Montessori Tournament was held which included 10 soccer age groups, 9 basketball age groups, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Swimming and, for the first time in Jordan, rhythmic Tae Kwon Do for schools. 24 private schools participated in the 7th tournament with a total of 3112 athletes, 52 referees, 8 organizers and 118 coaches.

The Athletics Department also organises the KG Tele-Match, grades 1-3 Tele-Match, grades 4-6 Tele-Match and a parent/teacher soccer tournament, as well as Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball tournaments in break times for grades 4-11.

The Athletics Department offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities for KG – G6 such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Tae Kwon Do and Kids Fit.

Furthermore, the Modern Montessori School has a distinguished programme in the Soccer and Basketball Little League.

Clinic

We have a highly qualified doctor and a nurse who manage the clinic and are available at all times when needed by students and the school's staff. The clinic is fully equipped with all the necessary medical supplies that may be needed at any time.