Butler Montessori

My son has been attending Butler since he was 3 yrs old in the primary. He is now 12 and in the Intermediate program and is loving every minute of it. Butler has been his second home and has enabled his intellect to thrive, has instilled a love of the outdoors, and given him maturity and confidence to succeed in whatever he does. Highly recommended to any who is interested in K-9 Montessori education in Montgomery County.

Butler Montessori has consistently offered all things that are made for a successful Montessori school setting; trained guides, an environment that emphasizes responsibility, self-discipline and independence, a beautiful campus that promotes connection with nature, a guide, staff and parent community and an amazing performing arts program. My kids have blossomed into confident, independent and aware individuals. What more can a parent ask for!

We have been at Butler for 5 years and have experienced both the Upper Elementary and Intermediate classes. Joining the Butler Community was the best decision we made for our son and his education - we have been extremely pleased with the curriculum, administration, community, and opportunities afforded to him over the years.Love of nature, love of learning, pride and respect for community, responsibility and contribution to society all of these beliefs have been instilled and fostered during his time at Butler and we are so grateful for the respect, encouragement, and motivation that his teachers have given to him.We asked our son: when you reflect on your experience at Butler, how has it impacted your life so far? His response: Butler has impacted my life in many ways. For one, it`s given me a much greater appreciation for nature and the outdoors. I am so grateful for the time that we get to spend outside working, hiking, and playing - and can`t imagine having to spend all day sitting at a desk in a traditional classroom. Butler has given me a stronger sense of leadership that has helped boost my confidence and self-esteem through participation in the plays and team building activities. It`s encouraged me to write and actually enjoy writing the style of writing in the Intermediates is very creatively focused and we are allowed to write imaginative stories and poems instead of just book reports and reference papers. The school environment encourages you to experience new things without being scared of the unknown or the new. It`s also a very friendly atmosphere you can express yourself as you are without judgment. There is a strong sense of inclusion throughout the community which has encouraged me to grow and evolve into a more confident person. Our involvement in the Model UN program afforded me the chance to work and exchange ideas at a global level. The Peace Study to California and the Immigration Study to New York were opportunities that few middle school students` experience I am grateful for every moment spent on those trips as they helped shape me into a better student, a better friend, and a better citizen.I believe it has thoroughly prepared me for the rigors of high school and served a pivotal role in my acceptance into a magnet program.

My child is thriving beyond my expectations at Butler Montessori, developing skills to be both an independent critical thinker, and also a child that is thoughtful and respectful of peers and the environment. I am especially grateful to have found a school that does not limit my child`s strong-willed personality but instead nurtures strengths and patiently supports needs.

My child is thriving beyond my expectations at Butler Montessori, developing skills to be both an independent critical thinker, and also a child that is thoughtful and respectful of peers and the environment. I am especially grateful to have found a school that does not limit my child`s strong-willed personality but instead nurtures her strengths and patiently supports her needs.

My son is 8 and has been at Butler practically his entire life (the part that he can remember at least)! He will not even entertain the thought of going anywhere else, and I don't blame him. It would be hard to find a comparable school nearby that provides the entire package of education experience and environment that Butler does, and I think he realizes that now as well. There are many benefits of attending Butler, but high among them is a fostered love of learning, as well as a love of the outdoors, two things that he will take with him throughout the rest of his life.

Butler Montessori has been an integral part of our family`s life for 17 years now. Our three children have attended and thrived at all levels. One has already completed high school, and one graduates from Butler this week. And the third begins his journey in Butler`s amazing Intermediate program. There are many factors that make a Butler Education a unique experience. Of course, you have dedicated, caring faculty and staff, who are classically trained in Maria Montessori`s ideology and methods. There is experiential education, both close to home and far afield. My older kids have gone on Butler trips to New York, California, and The Grand Canyon. They`ve also organized many child-led "Going Outs", where they explore a topic of interest in the Washington DC area.But the two differentiating factors that come to the forefront of my mind are the community and the campus. Acres of greenery, a creek, a high and low ropes course, a swimming pool, and horses and chickens. The opportunities to explore are limitless. The access to so many outdoor activities has expanded my children`s interests and confidence. And the community of families we`ve met at Butler have provided lifelong friendships. My 21 year old still stays in close touch with Butler kids he`s known since preschool. Additionally, there are many opportunities throughout the year for parents to meet, mingle, and be involved. From Coffee and Conversation with the principal, to a Square-dance Event or the Butler Hands on Activities Day- there`s truly something there for every family to enjoy. Butler Montessori has positively impacted not just my children, but our entire family`s life. I encourage you to visit and see what it has to offer

Our kids have been in the school for several years and have thrived in the environment. Beautiful campus, caring, small community focusing on the development of the whole child. Overall, we have been impressed with every aspect of their education and social development

Wonderful campus, fabulous education! Education for the whole child; academic, as well as social/emotional.