At LVMS, we work hard to support each child's holistic development. We view the inner life of a child (psychological and spiritual health) as equally - if not more - important than his/her academic learning. We support each child in developing a healthy sense of self, a deep love for Allah and His Messenger (PBUH), and a love of learning that will last a lifetime. To achieve this, a solid partnernship between our school team and families is very important. The families who benefit most from what we have to offer understand the key principles of the Montessori approach and its alignment with Islam. Such families create home environments, structures, and routines that reflect those principles. They reinforce not just the academic content we teach, but more importantly, the principles of adab, independence, and responsibility we expect our students to practice daily.
For the founders and administrators of Lehigh Valley Montessori School, LVMS is an act of faith. Our Statement of Faith, which must be signed by all Muslim employees, reflects our institution’s core values, whose foundation is Sunni Islam. All members of the LVMS community, whether Muslim or not, are also required to abide by our Code of Ethics. This Code is drawn from the teachings of Islam, but it reflects the universal values of ethical conduct shared by Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Because our efforts are a service to the whole community, we accept students from families of any faith or any sect of Islam. We strive to build a supportive community of families, where parents are active and empowered members in the rearing of their children.
