PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Robert Goddard Montessori is 1 of 3 schools In the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Montessori program where children receive an education addressing all areas of development: intellectual, emotional, social, and physical. Critical thinking and cooperative learning are a part of every lesson. Each child receives individualized instruction in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

Montessori schools have multi-age groupings. Each classroom is directed by a teacher who holds both Montessori and/or Maryland State certifications. Children stay with the same teacher for three years.

Primary classrooms are for designed children ages three to six.
Lower elementary classrooms are designed for children ages six to nine years old.
Upper Elementary classrooms are designed for children ages nine to twelve years old.
Middle school students from ages twelve to fourteen years of age are grouped together.

PROGRAM FEATURES

Montessori offers students unique opportunities to have:

Student-led instruction with a sense of freedom
Long-term exposure to concepts starting in the primary grades through middle school
Personalized collaboration with their teachers

Choose this program if your child...

Has a strong desire to work with tangible materials independently
Demonstrates instructional initiative
Has the ability to engage in a community-led classroom

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