Charter Schools

Concord Montessori & Community School

Concord Creed

Concord means peace, harmony. Peace in the world begins with concord in my world, and that can only happen as I am honest, unselfish, kind, considerate, generous, forgiving, and respectful.

Mission Statement

Concord Montessori & Community School will provide an inspiring and challenging educational environment conducive to critical, creative, and ethical thinking by integrating a strong fine arts program into the core academic curriculum in order to develop life long learners who are proactive and responsible citizens.

Concord Montessori & Community School

• Pre-school
• Elementary Instructional Program
• Major outdoor education emphasis
• Core academic curriculum fueled by quality fine arts experiences
• Multi-age classes and individualized instruction
• Integrated thematic curriculum

Concord Montessori & Community School Location

Address:	5055 Corey Road Mancelona, Michigan 49659
Telephone:	(231) 584-2080
Fax:	(231) 584-2082

Concord Montessori & Community School Contact Information

Director: Laura Stockwell lstockwell@concordmcs.com

LSSU Oversight Officer: Bruce Harger Director Charter School Operations bharger@lssu.edu

Concord Montessori & Community School Facts

• Start Up: September 22, 1998
• Grade levels taught: K – 12
• Enrollment: 168
• Management Company: Lakeshore Educational Management, Inc.
• School District / ISD: Alba Public School District – Traverse Bay ISD
• Resolution for Conditional Approval Passed by the Board of Trustees on May 1, 1998.
• Final Agreement to Organize and Administer the Concord Academy Antrim Passed by the Board of Trustees at the July 9, 1998, special meeting.
• Five-Year Renewal authorized by the Board of Trustees at the May 2, 2003, meeting.
• 1 year contract extension approved March 28, 2008