Why Choose RHMS

A number of options are available for your child before and after school Opening the school at 7:00 a.m. enables parents to drop off their child before work and trust their child is being well cared for. Keeping the school open until 6:00 p.m. provides comfort to parents knowing their child is being cared for until they can be picked up.

Before School Supervision from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., elementary students have the opportunity to participate in some exciting physical activity in the gym before class starts. 

Homework Program 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. provides a quiet time after the regular school day where students can complete their homework under the care and supervision of their homeroom teachers.

Mentorship Program 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. where students in Grades Six through Eight provide guidance to students in Grades One through Five in both academic and extra-curricular activities. 

After School Supervision 3:10 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., remaining elementary students transition to Study Hall to continue quiet homework and reading time under the care and supervision of our after school teachers. This offers parents the option to pick up their child later, if necessary. 

Premium After School Program 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In addition to our standard Before and After School Supervision, we offer Premium After School activities for an additional modest fee.

For our students to remain mentally alert and physically fit, we encourage and teach healthy eating habits in the hope of developing a positive attitude toward food and eating. Based on information and research compiled by school officials and the Ontario Ministry of Health, our school has developed and maintains health policies and nutritional guidelines to ensure every child's health and well-being is looked after.

Certain food items have been recognized as inappropriate and lacking in nutritional value and are, therefore, not permitted in the school. As some students have a life-threatening allergic reaction to nuts and shellfish, all shellfish, nuts and nut products, or any products that may contain traces of shellfish or nuts are not permitted in the school. Please download our Food Policies sheet for a list of snack suggestions and items we do not permit in school.

We also offer an optional lunch service for all students at Richmond Hill Montessori Private School. Through the Lunch Lady Company, students can receive a hot meal each school day. All foods are prepared off campus and delivered to the school minutes before lunch time. All meals on our school's menu meet the criteria of our food policies. Each meal is individually packaged and labelled with the student's name.

To provide the best quality education, RHMS was designed and constructed by world-renowned architectural firm IBI Group across from the David Dunlap Observatory, in the heart of one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in Richmond Hill. Situated on a seven-acre, tree-filled campus, emphasis on the natural environment provides a setting conducive to a quality education. RHMS provides a home-like feeling in a school environment. The school is equipped with ultra-modern facilities to make your child’s learning experience unforgettable.

Each year, RHMS students in Grades Three, Six, and Eight write the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT4) for reading, writing and math. This standardized test is one of the most widely used achievement tests in Canada, written by more than 60,000 students in both public and private schools across the nation. 

Average scores for the 2018/19 academic school year in the following grades are as follows:

Grade	Average Score
3	95%
6	95%
8	96%

Attached the Grade Equivalency chart for each grade, compiled by the Canadian Test Centre.

Our philosophy when looking for our staff is simple: through the eyes of a child. We only hire certified teachers who are committed to inspiring children’s intellectual, creative, and physical potential to develop a passion for lifelong learning, health, the community, life and its wonderful challenges. Our Montessori head teachers are Montessori trained and certified.  All Montessori co-teachers are ECE certified.  Elementary teachers must have their certification from the Ontario College of Teachers. All RHMS teachers are members of the Ontario College of Teachers and are in good standing. All staff at RHMS undergo a criminal records check before commencing their employment with us.

Smaller class sizes guarantee that teachers can spend more time ensuring that students understand the material. With an average class size of 20 students, your child won't get lost in the shuffle. A comprehensive study on class size made by educational researchers Bruce Biddler and David Berliner in 2002 showed that the smaller the class size, the better the average student performs on academic achievement tests. The gains from smaller class sizes are stronger the longer a child is exposed to them. Private schools vary greatly in size, but depending on their teaching style, almost all focus on the importance of small class sizes to individually help students’ weak areas and advance their strengths.