ABOUT US

Foothill Progressive Montessori Elementary School was founded in January of 1984 by Mrs. Padmini Joseph. In the summer of the same year the pre-school was opened with Ms. Kanthi De Silva acting as Director and partner at the school. 

The original school was a one-room school house, and started with 12 students ranging in age from 5-10 years It was housed at Foothill Intermediate School in La Canada.

In 1994 the preschool  moved to a brand new purpose built building on Houseman street, while in 1995 the elementary school  moved to Indionola Way. The school then expanded into a number of other schools including Pasadena Progressive Montessori, and Flintridge Montessori School.

Using the Montessori system from the age of 2 years to grade 3, the school aims to develop in children a love of learning while at the same time fostering in them an appreciation of the importance of relating to others in a kind and considerate way. From grade 3, children attending the school follow the curriculum taught in mainstream schools.

When children leave the school, they leave with an appreciation of music, dance, the arts and humanities, the sciences, and the academic and social skills necessary to achieve great success. Many of the children who have left Foothill Progressive Montessori School have won prestigious essay writing competitions for companies like the Disney Entertainment Corporation in Hollywood.