OUR CHILDRENA look to the future tells us in no uncertain terms that

years. It calls on educators and parents to focus on

With our innovative blend of Montessori and International

need to thrive in the 21st century. Whitby students don’t

just see the world before them. They are passionate about

Welcome to Whitby.

Ready.

Engaged in learning

It is impossible to remember days gone by, but I will remember moments, special Whitby moments: weaving colorful ribbons around the Maypole by going over, under, over, under, with every beat of Audrey’s tambourine; becoming Amelia Earhart and Sacagawea for wax museums; playing Jessica in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice“; dipping churros in chocolate with my classmates in Madrid; and creating a digital interactive poster to honor my parents for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. I will remember singing on the radio for chorus and practicing the piano for band concerts; passing out sugar cookies on St. Nicholas Day; and simply swinging on the swing at recess.

— W H I T B Y G R A D U A T E

Inspired by discoveryinquisitive nature that spurs them to wonder about their

their own questions.

There is no other place that lets students become what they want to become and follow all of their dreams.

— W H I T B Y G R A D U A T E

Fearless achievers Our low student to faculty ratio ensures children’s

It’s no wonder two thirds of our students qualify for

education at a secondary school best suited to their

Although I leave Whitby somewhat teary eyed, I move on from Whitby fearless.

— W H I T B Y G R A D U A T E

WARM AND WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

and this mission plays out uniquely in our population: Whitby

families and faculty come from more than 40 countries and

family to family and classmate to classmate.

When new families join the Whitby community of

MONTESSORI METHODRooted in the child’s innate

proven to develop independent

A BLEND OF TWO WORLD-RENOWNED EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

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child’s brain development. This is

blend of Montessori and IB Primary

developmentally appropriate

to become active and joyful learners.

diorama and oral presentation to

their peers.

PROGRAMSStepping Stones 18 monthsPrimary 1 3 yearsPrimary 2/Pre-K 4 years

CHILDREN’S HOUSE

Grades 1 and 2 comprise the Lower

Elementary and Grades 3 and 4

comprise the Middle Elementary.

the framework for Whitby’s innovative

and values of Montessori philosophy.

social and physical education.

that transcend traditional subject

LOWER SCHOOL

or conservation that may result from

across subjects that enhance their

ensures that students develop skills

and attitudes that will be the basis for

their future academic achievement.

LEVELSLower Elementary Grades 1 & 214through

curriculum called the Middle Years

provides a framework of academic

nections between traditional subjects

and the real world.

Close collaboration between teachers

skills curriculum and school counselor

and emotional development.

test preparation and interview skills.

and achieve success at a variety of

with over 90 percent accepted at their

LEVELS

UPPER SCHOOL

58through

BEYOND THE CLASSROOMENHANCING LEARNING

Whitby enables a successful

development of the whole child.

natural outdoor play spaces

emotional development of students

CO-CURRICULAR PURSUITS

Whitby students participate in

emotional development.

in both recreational and competitive

interscholastic team sports

productions and displays of student

classroom work

and international travel for older students

WHITBY SCHOOL AT A GLANCE

Over 390 students

Montessori

the International Baccalaureate

proven

Diverse student body with 40 countries represented

Modern facilities on a beautiful campus

Over

IB LEARNER PROFILEWhitby students aspire to be:

OUR MISSION

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