Newton Montessori is an educational school serving children 15 months through grade 6. Its goal is to help each child reach their potential through a delicate balance of freedom and structure. Tuition and financial aid are available.
Set up in a large office building off Pearl, Impact offers a very unique set of classes. Its extremely realistic self-defense courses simulate the threats, intimidation and violence encountered during an assault. Classes are taught by a two-man team, one taking the role of instructor, the other donning a full-body suit of armor and taking the role of perpetrator. Students defend themselves with full contact. Classes are offered for men and women and a special course is offered for assault survivors. Impact also provides community courses and workplace classes, and works with local homeless shelters. Visit Impact's website for the most up-to-date class scheduling.
Started by a group of parents in Cambridge in 1971, The Waldorf School of Lexington has been housed at the former Adams Elementary School since 1980. The new campus is situated between Massachusetts Avenue and the 185-acre Great Meadow.
As part of the Waldorf model of education, teachers at the school stay with the same students as they progress from 1st grade through graduation. The Waldorf School also offers nursery, kindergarten and after-school programs.