Admissions Procedure
The following is required before families can be considered for admission:
A School Visit: Parents are invited to see a classroom in session and take a tour of our entire program. It includes time to speak with the admissions staff. School tours are Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Carlton Way and Tuesdays at Berendo. Adults only, please (especially on first visits). Parents should plan to remain for the entire one-hour session.
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Application Form: A completed application plus a non-refundable fee must be received by February 1st.
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To be considered for the new school year, students must be at least 24 months old by August 30. Students 3 years old must be toilet trained.
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A student is considered enrolled only after an advance tuition deposit and a contract has been signed and returned to the school. All other paperwork for matriculation must be complete by the designated dates.
At all other times in the school year, admissions are on a "rolling" basis only, with children being considered or accepted only as space becomes available.
In our effort to recreate the model educational setting foreseen in the philosophy of Doctor Montessori, with relatively even distribution of ages and genders, is critical to the success of the three-year developmental cycles into which students are grouped. The school therefore reserves the right to ultimately determine admission on the basis of age and gender.
Parent and Me Session: We recommend all new applicants attend the "Parent and Me" sessions offered on the following dates:
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Children must be 20 months old to participate in the Parent and Me program.
Montessori Shir-Hashirim seeks students who would thrive in our mixed-age environment, offering freedom of choice within limits, and supports the development of autonomy, intellectual curiosity, personal and social responsibilities. Families are expected to work with the school in a spirit of collaboration to support their children and the school's mission.
