The Bethesda Montessori School.

Po Box 30439, Bethesda, MD, 20824-0208 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The completion of the primary Montessori Program occurs when children have finished their kindergarten year at 6 years of age. At this time they are eligible to enter traditional public or private schools or the Montessori junior program. The Bethesda Montessori School will be pleased to assist you in recommending a school suitable to your child's needs. Dr. Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who lived from 1870 to 1952. She had such a profound influence upon the lives of children that her ideas and principles have continued to spread throughout the world. It has been proven that small children have a desire to learn and are capable of acquiring a great deal of knowledge. The Montessori attitude toward education stresses the sensitive periods. These are times when children are interested in acquiring a particular skill or gaining knowledge in a certain area. The teacher or "directress" directs their learning and provides the needed stimulation for the children to work with the manipulative materials provided for them. They may use them freely, work at their own pace and repeat the activity for as long as they wish....

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School Overview:

 
The Bethesda Montessori School.
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) Association Montessori International (AMI)
Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 80 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color 14% 33%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 58 students
Kind - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
This School
(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:26 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 179 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • The completion of the primary Montessori Program occurs when children have finished their kindergarten year at 6 years of age. At this time they are eligible to enter traditional public or private schools or the Montessori junior program. The Bethesda Montessori School will be pleased to assist you in recommending a school suitable to your child's needs. Dr. Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who lived from 1870 to 1952. She had such a profound influence upon the lives of children that her ideas and principles have continued to spread throughout the world. It has been proven that small children have a desire to learn and are capable of acquiring a great deal of knowledge. The Montessori attitude toward education stresses the sensitive periods. These are times when children are interested in acquiring a particular skill or gaining knowledge in a certain area. The teacher or "directress" directs their learning and provides the needed stimulation for the children to work with the manipulative materials provided for them. They may use them freely, work at their own pace and repeat the activity for as long as they wish.
  • Profile last updated: 01/19/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20824)
School Zip (20824)
(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate) n/a 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree n/a 32%
Population Average Age n/a 36 years old
Average Household size n/a 2.5 persons
Median Household Income n/a $56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household n/a 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure n/a 40 years old
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Zipcode (20824)


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