Admissions Procedure
Goals of a Montessori Education
Maria Montessori's Planes of Development
Discovery Montessori School's mission is to cultivate an inclusive and vibrant community that promotes knowledge, creativity, independent thinking and mutual respect.
Application
for admission into Toddler and Pre-Primary programs is understood to be
a commitment to the completion of the 3 year Pre-Primary cycle which
includes the Kindergarten year, and continue at Discovery Montessori
through the Elementary program.
All parents interested in enrollment for their children must observe in one of Discovery's classrooms: Visitor Guidelines Link.
Observations are scheduled from mid-October through mid-May. An
interview between the child and the lead teacher may be requested for
placement in the Pre-Primary and Elementary programs. This is to
determine the child's emotional and academic readiness for the program
being applied for. Application deadlines traditionally happen in
February.
Final
acceptance of students and grade level placement will be determined
after all admissions criteria has been met. Admissions decisions are
based on interviews with the Director of Admissions and the School
Director, and the child's past experience in school. All children are
accepted contingent upon satisfactory adjustment to the school in the
opinion of the lead teacher and the school's director.
Discovery
Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
sex, religion, or national origin or ancestry in the administration of
its educational policies, admission policies, or any other
school-administered programs.
Need based scholarships are available upon completion of one full academic year of attendance.
DMS Financial Assistance Policy
Observations
The school maintains an
open door policy on parent observation, however, we like the children
to become well settled before observations and visits begin. Classrooms
are open for observation from mid-October to mid-May. Advance
notification is required so observation guidelines can be given out and
time set aside for the Director to answer any question you may have.
These
scheduled observations are for observing your child working in the
class, not for working with your child. There are other opportunities
through the Parent Association for you to volunteer within the
classroom and school. When observing, we suggest that you advise your
child so that the classroom routine is not disrupted, and to minimize
any confusion he/she may have when you leave.
All parents, including those with children already enrolled, are always encouraged to observe in the classroom.
