Crossway Community Montessori School (CCMS) is an independent coeducational school for children from ages three months to six+ years.
The curriculum and philosophy of CCMS is derived from the century-old principles of Dr. Maria Montessori to create environment that
is responsive to each child's unique developmental needs, abilities and
interests. Our ‘whole-child approach’ fosters respect for oneself, for
others and for the environment. Our ultimate goal is that through
mixed-age groupings, integrated curriculum, peace education,
uninterrupted work periods, hands-on materials, art exploration and
freedom within limits - all children will develop their full
potential.
Building community and family is at the heart of Crossway Community's approach to learning. Our programs promote learning, creativity and community for each child in the context of his or her family - his first community. Parents are integrated into their child's development in the school. Staff use individual observation to create a learning plan for each child and communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress. Families are invited to participate in Crossway's extended services and events, including nutrition and child development workshops.
Recognized
by Washington Parent magazine as one of the Washington region's most
"outstanding" Montessori schools, CCMS boasts a multicultural student
body and faculty, a beautiful 14-acre campus, and a history of excellence in education and parental support.
Crossway Community Montessori School welcomes inquiries about its educational philosophy and programs. For more information, or to schedule a tour of the campus, contact the admission office by calling 301-929-2505. CCMS Application Procedure CCMS Tuition
Crossway Community has applied to the school system to becomeThe Community Montessori Charter Schoolin Montgomery County. This
is in response to so many in our community, who appreciate the standard
of excellent education we provide, who have asked us to consider
expanding our program through lower elementary grades. We know that the
success of our young graduates would be significantly reinforced if we
could continue to teach them through elementary school years.
