Admissions

Our school follows the Madison Public School calendar, with the school year starting after Labor Day and continuing through the second week of June. (See Calendar) There is an orientation for new students the week before school begins each year and new students are phased in to the classroom over the course of the first two weeks of the year.

 

Current parents re-enroll their children every March for the following school year. Applications for new children are received at any time and are processed on a first come, first served basis, with consideration for enrollment guidelines. Children may enter the program throughout the school year as space permits.

 

Parents interested in enrolling their child should call to schedule a visit on one of our regular Thursday morning parent visitor days (for contact info-click here). We consider this contact very important in helping you to make a well- informed decision when choosing a school for your child. Please plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m to tour the facilities, meet with an administrator, and observe our classrooms and expect to stay until about 10 a.m. This first visit is for adults only.

 

We also hold Open Houses each year, one in November and one in February. Watch the website or call for exact dates.

Guidelines:

The Primary Program is for ages 2 1/2 - 6 years: Children entering this program must be toilet trained and at least 2 years 6 months of age, and preferably not older than 4 years if entering a Montessori program for the first time. When placing new children each year, importance is given to maintaining a balance of ages within the class as well as balancing the number of male and female students.

 

The Elementary Program is for ages 6 - 12 years: Previous Montessori experience is generally required for Elementary admission.