Sarasota Montessori College Prep: NewGate School

Sarasota families seeking an educational environment that nurtures curiosity and creativity have a long-standing option in NewGate School. The independent, non-profit institution offers a college-preparatory Montessori curriculum for students from toddlers through high school.

NewGate School's mission inspires a passion for excellence, nurtures curiosity, creativity, and imagination, and awakens the human spirit. The school emphasizes that today's students must learn how to learn to prepare for tomorrow's world, focusing on developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate.

The Ashton Road Campus serves children from 14 months through Grade 12. The school also offers a Middle and High School program for grades 7-12, including an online option. NewGate School has graduated students since 2004, with most pursuing higher education.

The Montessori curriculum at NewGate uses integrated studies, moving away from traditional, compartmentalized subjects. The program includes Toddler communities for ages 14 months to 3 years, Primary classes for ages 3 to 6 years, Lower Elementary for ages 6 to 9 years, Upper Elementary for ages 9 to 12 years, and the Secondary Program for grades 7 to 12.

Each level meets specific developmental needs, fostering a love of learning and encouraging students to expand their horizons. The school's core values include being people of principle, deep thinkers, lifelong learners, balanced beings, responsive friends and citizens, and courageous advocates.

Maria Montessori, founder of the educational philosophy, stated, "Whoever touches the life of the child touches the most sensitive point of a whole which has roots in the most distant past and climbs toward the infinite future." This sentiment guides the school's commitment to cultivating each student's human potential.

Families interested in learning more about NewGate School can schedule a tour or request a call through the school's website. Information about the global online program is also available.