Cresthaven Elementary School

Cresthaven Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum includes programs in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school additionally offers classes in reading, art, music and physical education. Cresthaven Elementary School also offers the English for Speakers of Other Languages program. It employs counselors who provide guidance and support services to students, teachers and parents. The school has a media center that features a collection of multicultural print and nonprint materials and electronic resources. In addition, its parent-teacher association organizes Scholastic book fairs and fundraising events. Cresthaven Elementary School is located in Silver Spring, Md., and is a part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

Paint Branch Montessori School is a kindergarten academy that provides various educational activities. Based in Silver Spring, Md., the center offers opportunities to aid students at natural development level that include physical, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary for becoming an effective contributing member of society. The education center s curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, history, science, Spanish, physical education, music, geography and art. Paint Branch Montessori School also features music, physical education and sensorial materials under its curriculum.