Known as the DeColores Montessori Junior High Farm School, located at 6104 Arcanum-Bears Mill Road, it is located on a renovated local farm east of Greenville, situated on approximately 20 acres a half mile south of Historic Bears Mill.

The main, 4,000-square-foot building accommodates classrooms, a library and a kitchen in a homelike atmosphere.

A large barn houses animals and equipment, and a separate workshop is furnished with appropriate tools allowing for the development of woodworking, pottery and mechanical skills.

According to reports, Montessori’s observations and current research characterize adolescence as a critical time when they develop increasing intellectual abilities and form their personal identity. The farm naturally greets the whole adolescent by establishing a real community experience requiring meaningful work linked to the local community. The farm school provides opportunities for peer interaction, mentor relationships, community service, hands-on learning and a natural diversity of physical tasks.

Core academic curriculum at the farm school includes math, language arts, science and humanities, and additional offerings at the school include foreign language, technology, orchestra, health, physical education, life skills, art and seminar.

On the farm, everyone’s skills, abilities and personalities can find expression.