Finding the right school that fits you and your child’s needs is an important decision. Nature Walk Montessori is here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding our school and help you with the process.
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Application Process
1. GET TO KNOW US
Take the time to explore our website. Understand our admission guidelines. Fill the prospective student form. Schedule a school tour.2. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Submit an Application form.3. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Informational Parent Interview for us to know more about you and the goals towards your child's education. Child visits are scheduled for students considering Children's house or Elementary school.4. RECEIVE ADMISSION NOTICE
A letter of acceptance is sent to family.5. PAY REGISTRATION FEE
Non-refundable Registration and Materials Fee will be due within two weeks of notification.6. PLAN FOR 1st DAY
Birth Certificate, Medical Forms, Immunizations or Certificate of Exemption, and Permissions are due by the first day of school.Admissions Process
1. GET TO KNOW US
Admission Guidelines
Applications are accepted year round. To be considered for enrollment in our Children’s House a child must be 36 months of age and able to use the bathroom independently.
Admissions Guidelines: Children’s House
We use the following criteria for accepting individual students:
●The child must be 36 months of age by September 1st and developmentally ready.
●There must be space in the classroom for the child of that age. We aim to create classrooms of balanced mixed ages.
●The child displays an ability and willingness to receive instruction and to learn.
●The child uses the bathroom independently or with minimum help.
Admissions Guidelines: Elementary
Readiness for the first year of the Elementary program will be determined by the Children’s House and Lower Elementary teachers when a child moves up from Nature Walk Children’s House. When a student transfers from another educational setting, whether in first grade or later, readiness will be assessed by the classroom teacher based on:
● Parents interview with classroom teacher and/or Head of School
● Student’s classroom visit
● Documentation provided (teacher recommendation form, transcripts, IEPs, other educational records, etc).
Schedule a school tour
Visitors take a tour of our classrooms and outdoor spaces. Prospective families will have the opportunity to see a classroom in action and to meet some of the school staff. Parents are also invited to schedule a time to observe a classroom work period without their child present.
SCHEDULE TOUR
2. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Submit an application form
If the tour has been satisfactory, an application may be submitted, together with an application fee.
APPLICATION FORM
3. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
Child Visit
For families considering Children’s House, the child is invited to meet the teachers and spend a short time in the classroom, allowing the teachers to witness them in the environment.
For families considering Elementary, the child is invited to spend a half day in the Elementary Program.
Parent Interview
The observation and/or child visit is followed by a parent interview with a Head Teacher and/or Head of School, allowing the parent to ask any questions they have and to share their goals for their child’s education.
4. RECEIVE ADMISSIONS NOTICE
Acceptance
A letter of acceptance will be sent inviting the family to sign an enrollment agreement.
5. PAY REGISTRATION FEE
Registration Fees
A non-refundable Registration and Materials Fee will be due within two weeks of notification.
6. PLAN FOR FIRST DAY
Enrollment Documents
Birth Certificate, Medical Forms, Immunizations or Certificate of Exemption, and Permissions are due by the first day of school.