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River’s Edge Montessori tells Dayton board its seventh-grade start is off to a strong first quarter
Summary
River’s Edge Montessori staff, students and parents presented to the Dayton Public Schools board about adding seventh grade and plans for eighth grade, reporting 29 seventh graders (19 promoted internally) and highlighting restorative practices, low student‑teacher ratios and new electives.
River’s Edge Montessori leaders and a group of seventh‑grade scholars briefed the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 11 about the school’s expansion to include seventh grade and plans to add eighth grade.
Principal Kristen Northcutt told the board the expansion is intended to “deepen our Montessori philosophy” and sustain a PK–8 continuum that preserves continuity for families. She said the school currently has 29 seventh graders, including 19 students who progressed from River’s Edge sixth grade and nine transfers from other Dayton Public Schools. One student moved from Columbus Public Schools, Northcutt said.
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