Admissions

Enrollment and Waiting List

Each year we offer priority enrollment for the coming fall starting in February for children currently attending Classen Montessori School and their siblings. Once all CMS families have been accommodated, enrollment is opened to new families, beginning with those already on the waiting list and continuing until the available classes are filled. In order to enroll you must have a current application questionnaire submitted. If you are applying for 2nd grade or higher you must also fill out our recommendation form.

Interview and Tour

After submitting an application questionnaire you will be contacted in the Spring to schedule a tour and interview. We try to schedule these tours during the morning work cycle (between 8:30-11:00) so that our prospective families can see the Montessori classroom at work. We encourage both parents and the prospective student to join the interview and tour process. This stage of admissions is an important time for you to get more familiar with Montessori and the culture of the classrooms and community.

We encourage parents who are new to Montessori to explore the AMS website prior to the campus visit to familiarize themselves with the Montessori method. This will make your tour more advantageous as you get to see the classrooms in action.

Tuition For the Academic Year

You may enroll your preschool-aged child for our morning only class or our all day class. Our school day starts with drop-off at 8:15-8:30 am. 3-12 year old students may enroll in After School, which runs from the end of the core school day until 5:30 pm.

A registration fee comes in addition to tuition, and the first tuition payment is due in the spring. The balance of tuition remaining after the spring payment may be paid in semi-annual or monthly installments. CMS does not have a tuition deposit.