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