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RMS School Facts

Head:   Susanne Phelan Gregory, MPH
Director of Studies:  Christine McDonald
Director of Finance:  Tracy Wilburn
Director of Admissions:  Amy Humphreys
Director of Development: Tammy Shackelford
Director of Extended Care: Darlene Marschak
Year Established:  1965
Accreditation  American Montessori Society (AMS); Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Other Licenses:  Virginia Department of Social Services
Grades:  Toddler, Pre-School through 8th grade
Enrollment:  320
Toddler Enrollment:  1 class/24 students
Toddler Ratio:  8 Students to 1 Teacher
Primary Enrollment (a.m.):  6 classes/25 students per class
Primary Ratio (a.m.):  12 Students to 1 Teacher
Primary III Enrollment (p.m.): 6 classes/9 students per class
Primary III (p.m.):  9 Students to 1 Teacher
Lower Elementary Enrollment:  4 classes/22 students per class
Lower Elementary Ratio:  11 Students to 1 Teacher
Upper Elementary Enrollment:  2 classes/22 students per class
Upper Elementary Ratio:  11 Students to 1 Teacher
Middle School Enrollment:  1 class/18 students
Middle School Ratio:  9 Students to 1 Teacher
School Year:  10 Months, September - June
Program Hours:
  • Toddler 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Primary 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Primary III 8:30AM - 3:00PM
  • Lower Elementary 8:30AM - 3:15PM
  • Upper Elementary 8:30AM - 3:15PM
  • Middle School 8:00AM - 3:30PM
Integrated Specialties :  Spanish, Technology, Art, Science, Physical Education, Music