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The Journey School – A Montessori Elementary and Middle School
Located on 63 acres in Spencerville, MD
The Journey School is a private Montessori elementary and middle school located in Spencerville, Maryland enrolling students in 1st-8th grade. We serve students in Montgomery and Howard county with families from Ashton, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Bowie, Clarksville, Cloverly, Columbia, Ellicott City, Fulton, Highland, Laytonsville, Laurel, Olney, Kensington, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Spencerville, and Takoma Park. Let's add your city!
For families seeking a better alternative to other private or public schools, students will find a warm, supportive, and caring environment that focuses on the child and on learning. Our classrooms are filled with activities designed to pique curiosity and encourage excellence in academics, while promoting social interaction, self-expression and self-knowledge. For the child completing pre-school or elementary school at one of the fine Montessori or private schools in our area, the transition will be a natural and seamless one.
Our Montessori School provides rich instruction in humanities, mathematics, science, art, health, and environmental studies. Our curriculum uses the integrated, project-based program built upon the Montessori method, founded by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago.
For more information about The Journey School, a private Montessori Elementary and Middle School, please use our contact form, or call 240-324-6160 to schedule a tour.
For families seeking a better alternative to other private or public schools, students will find a warm, supportive, and caring environment that focuses on the child and on learning. Our classrooms are filled with activities designed to pique curiosity and encourage excellence in academics, while promoting social interaction, self-expression and self-knowledge. For the child completing pre-school or elementary school at one of the fine Montessori or private schools in our area, the transition will be a natural and seamless one.
Our Montessori School provides rich instruction in humanities, mathematics, science, art, health, and environmental studies. Our curriculum uses the integrated, project-based program built upon the Montessori method, founded by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago.
For more information about The Journey School, a private Montessori Elementary and Middle School, please use our contact form, or call 240-324-6160 to schedule a tour.
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The Journey School Expands!
Beginning in September 2023, The Journey School will be growing again.
Created by TJS Alumni - Willow Rickenbrode