ADMISSION PROCESS
Thank you for your interest in Wooded
Acres Montessori submitting an application and visiting the school are the
first steps in the application process.
General
Enrollment Process:
·
Visit
School
·
Submit
an Application
·
Interview
with child (A one hour visit is scheduled for your child during school hours,
when possible.)
·
Complete
Enrollment Forms
The
following factors are taken into consideration for enrollment:
Submitting
an application puts your child on the waiting list.
Beyond
these considerations, Wooded Acres Montessori School admits children without
regard to race, ethnic background, national origin, religion or creed. You are encouraged you to visit our school.
Visits are scheduled by appointment only. Please call and schedule an
appointment. Phone: 254-424-3059.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS |
DAYS |
TIME |
ANNUAL TUTION |
(10) ONTHLY INSTALLMENT |
EARLY BIRD 7:45-8:30 |
SUPPLY FEE |
|
□ TWO DAY PROGRAM |
T/TH |
8:30-2:00 |
$3250. |
$325. |
□ $55. |
$175. |
|
□ THREE DAY ROGRAM |
M/W/F |
8:30-2:00 |
$4650. |
$465. |
□ $75. |
$255. |
|
□ FIVE DAY PROGRAM |
M-F |
8:30-2:00 |
$7900. |
$790. |
□ $125. |
$400. |
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A ONE-TIME APPLICATION FEE of $50.00 per child is due with
Application. The Application Fee is nonrefundable. A REGISTRATION FEE of $200.00 per child is due with the
Enrollment Agreement. The Registration Fee reserves a spot for your child.
The Registration Fee is nonrefundable. THE SUPPLY FEE is per child and is due on or before August 1st. MONTHLY TUITION INSTALLMENTS are to be paid in full on or before
the fifth day of each month, unless prior arrangements are made. Late notices
are distributed after the fifth. A $10.00 late fee will be applied if
received after the 5th. A SERVICE CHARGE of $20.00 will be assessed for insufficient
funds. LATE PICK-UP FEES A $10.00 Late Pick-Up Fee is charged for each
child picked up later than 5 minutes after the program ends. An additional .50 cents
per minute for subsequent late charges will apply. MAKE UP DAYS-Absences for illness and vacations are not made
up nor is tuition refunded. * Students are accepted on a five-week trial basis. |
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* WHAT IS THE FIVE WEEK TRIAL BASIS?
It is a time to evaluate your child’s readiness for the Montessori Classroom.
Most children are still working on readiness skills when they begin an Early Childhood Program. The ability to follow instructions is both necessary and helpful for the success of your child. The first five weeks are very important. Your child learns expectations, rules, and procedures. Simply speaking, during this trial basis period we look at the following areas to see if your child is ready for this Early Childhood Program:
Potty Trained
The child knows how to use a potty or toilet. The child is out of training pants and no longer need continual reminders to go to the potty. If he/she still needs help with washing up or has an occasional accident—that’s not uncommon and is supported at this level.
Communicate
To be ready for the Early Childhood Program the child must be able to express himself/herself in a way that can be understood by an adult. That doesn’t mean the child needs to be speaking in full sentences, just that he/she has an appropriate way of getting his/her feelings and needs across. The child is expected to have a basic understanding that other kids have feelings and needs.
Following Instructions
Children in the Early
Childhood Program must be able to follow 3-4 step instructions.
Independent
The child must be able to work independently without needing constant direction and redirection from an adult. It is important that the child can take care of personal needs such as feeding him/herself, getting a drink, and caring for the environment i.e. restore his/her work, roll rug, wash a table, push in chair. The child is expected to become independent enough to select a work/activity without the teacher’s help, and he/she is able to learn their way around the classroom.
Concentration
A child in the program must be able to pay attention to a picture book being read aloud. Typically, large and small group lessons are limited to 10–20 minutes and the child must be able to give his/her attention to the lesson while sitting and listening respectfully.
Emotionally Ready
Emotionally, there are a few things to look for when considering whether your child is preschool ready. The first is the ability to say goodbye to a parent or caregiver without too much anxiety. It’s typical to be a little nervous, but if your child cries for extended period or is preoccupied with the separation from mommy and not able to concentrate on work, he/she might not be ready for the program.