Admissions : The Montessori School of Pensacola

"The energy that can help mankind is that which lies within the child." Maria Montessori - Secret of Childhood

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The admissions process is two-fold. It gives the parents an opportunity to learn about the school, its philosophy and policies. It also gives us the opportunity to assess each child's situation and to determine whether we will meet the child's needs and the expectations of the family. Our goal is to enroll families who share in our values and who will benefit from and contribute to our school.

If you are interested in enrolling your child at Montessori School of Pensacola, schedule a visit to the school by calling the office at (850) 469-8138 and making an appointment. A parent's visit to the school will include a tour of the facility, observation of the classroom in progress and time with the Early Childhood Program Director. This first observation is for adults only.
If you are interested in enrolling, we will schedule an interview with you and your child. During the interview process, your child will have the opportunity to spend time in a classroom.
After the interview and mandatory classroom visit, MSP will make a decision regarding acceptance.
If your child is accepted, MSP will provide parents with a Reservation and Enrollment Contract and the necessary paperwork to enroll. A registration fee and application fee is due when you are notified of acceptance in the school. (Elementary/Middle application fee is due before the classroom visit.) The registration fee confirms your child's place and is non-refundable.
If there is no space available and you want to be placed in the admissions waiting pool, you will need to complete and return the application form with the non-refundable $50 fee.

Admissions and Enrollment Procedures

In its effort to create a balanced educational environment true to the philosophy of Dr. Montessori, a relatively even distribution of boys, girls, and ages is important in each three year developmental group.

Each year during the first two weeks of February, current students are given an opportunity to re-enroll for the next school year. All remaining spaces are offered to the public after this time.

Admission to the school adheres to the following priority basis:

Re-enrollment of current students
Five day students
Siblings of current students
Admissions policy for Entry level gives priority to our families who have chosen our school for the Elementary years. Others will be placed in a waiting pool and will be notified about their enrollment status mid-summer (July).
Children of staff
Transfers from other Montessori schools
New students

Criteria for acceptance of new Early Childhood students:

The student's demonstration of the ability to follow directions.
The parent's understanding and acceptance of our basic goals and expectations.
The student being fully toilet independent for the 3-6 class.
The family's long range educational goals.
The Montessori School of Pensacola does not discriminate in its admission policies on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, or special needs.

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