Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet School

Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet School is a unique educational institution that follows the Montessori method, emphasizing self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play. The school's approach is centered around five pillars of Montessori practice: Respect for Children and Their Work, Child-Centered Environment, Independence, Individualization, and Hands-On Learning. The school nurtures the whole individual, focusing on the development of the child's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being, and has been recognized as a Top Magnet School of Excellence and a Magnet School of Distinction by Magnet Schools of America. Key features of the school include its Montessori education, outdoor education, and unique extracurricular activities such as a bike elective. The school's unique characteristics include its emphasis on individualized, self-directed learning, and its strong sense of community, with alumni returning as staff members and families maintaining long-term involvement.