Admissions
Admission Process
Step 1 Evaluate MCS Profile
Basic information on our school, the Montessori Method of education, and our fundamental curriculum is available in our printed brochure. A review of this material will make your subsequent visit to our school and contact with the teachers much more meaningful and relevant to your child’s needs.
Step 2 Tour/Classroom Observation
Our school is open from 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM. A tour can be scheduled by contacting the office at 910-938-3826.
Step 3 Application
Parents/guardians should complete the application for admission and submit to the school office.
Step 4 Classroom Observation
Parents/guardians schedule a time with the office to observe a classroom during the morning work period.
Step 5 Interview
Parents/guardians and perspective students will be scheduled for a personal interview with the Head of School and a Classroom Directress to further discuss the commitment to the Montessori philosophy. We value evidence of parental cooperation and support. Our greatest goal is for the family to have a full understanding of the working of the classroom and the school.
Step 6 Admissions
Parents will be contacted regarding our admission decision. If a position is offered, we will continue with the admissions process.
If a place is not immediately available, you may wish to be placed on our waiting list. We occasionally experience drops through the year and urge parents to remain on the waiting list.
If after reviewing applications, we feel it is unlikely that we will find a place for your child, we will inform you at that time.
If it is our judgment that your child would have a difficult time in a Montessori environment, we will inform you after the interview.
Step 7 Acceptance
An acceptance letter with an enrollment contract and request for annual school fee payment is provided to the family. The contract should be reviewed, signed and Annual School fee payment sent to the school office by the assigned due date.
Step 8 Enrollment Paperwork
Once payment is received and you have secured the space for the student, a packet of required enrollment forms will be provided to you. Completed forms are due prior to the start of school.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 910-938-3826 or mcsj@embarqmail.com
The Montessori Children’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin in the administration of any school policy or programs.