The goal in the admission process is to work closely with you to help determine whether our program and philosophy is a “good fit” with your goals and family values. Montessori education is concerned with the development of the whole child and our methods are most successful when there is a high degree of congruence between home and school expectations.

Telephone Follow up:

After your phone or mail inquiry, the Administrator will telephone you to answer your initial questions and gather basic information about what you are looking for in a school. An observation appointment will be scheduled either at this time or with a follow up call.

Observation:

All prospective parents must observe a classroom in session. It is hoped that both parents will observe if possible. We ask that children not accompany parents at this observation to minimize classroom distractions. You will be given guidelines for non-obtrusive observation and an application packet if you have not received one. After the observation you will have an opportunity to discuss your impressions and questions with the Administrator either in person or via a follow up telephone call.

Application:

When you have gathered enough information to make an informed decision, you may submit the application form, an authorization for request of student records (Early Childhood transfer students only) and registration fee. The registration fee is non-refundable unless we are unable to offer your child a space.

Interview

If we have not had a chance to have a conversation with you, we will contact you once the application is received to get to know your child and family better. We will also help you decide if your child is ready to start school. References from the child’s previous school are also considered when admitting transferring Early Childhood students.

Acceptance/Placement:

Admissions decisions for the new school year are made in March. Placement decisions are made by the Admissions Committee. We attempt to balance age, gender and the diverse needs of our student body in admitting children. Parental request is considered, but cannot always be accommodated, given the need to balance the classrooms on multiple parameters. New Early Childhood students are considered for admittance according to the following priority:

When a child is enrolled in extended day and wants to move to half day or vice versa, it is likely that he/she will have to go on a waiting list to make the change as all spaces are usually full.

Notification of Admissions Status

You will be notified by mail of your child’s admissions status by mid March. If admitted, you will be sent an enrollment contract and participation agreement which must be returned within 2 weeks with the first month’s tuition to reserve the space.
If wait listed you will be given the opportunity to choose between a refund of your registration fee or remaining on the wait list in case of future openings.

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