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Welcome.
Some may think it a daunting task to choose a school for their child; Marin Montessori School acknowledges the challenge while providing a wonderful solution. Not only are you selecting where and how your child will be educated, but also where he or she will grow into a confident, capable young person. You are choosing an educational home where your son or daughter will love learning, feel valued, and be an active contributor to the community. Your choice will provide your child with all he or she will need to lead a joyful, valuable and fulfilling life.
That is why, at Marin Montessori School, our admissions process is designed to give you many different opportunities to assess whether this is the right school for your child, and for your family. I encourage you to learn as much as possible. To call. To email. Most important, I urge you to attend all the learning opportunities that are a part of our admissions process. This will give you the confidence to make the right choice.
I hope you'll come and learn with us. In this section you will find information on how to do just that.
Warm regards,
Katrina Schlude
Director of Admissions
Admissions Process
1. Submit an Application
Fill out an application and return it to MMS no later than January 10, 2011. If you are applying for the Elementary or Junior High program you must also complete and submit two student recommendation forms and a request for transcripts form by the same date.
2. Attend One of Our Open Houses
Come attend an open house - it's a wonderful chance for prospective parents to meet the faculty and staff in person. Open houses are scheduled on a Saturday in October and January, and are a required part of the admissions process.
3. Take an Admissions Tour
This is your chance to see current students and faculty in action. Tours are scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from October through February. Contact Pamela, Marin Montessori School's secretary, at 924-5388, extension 0, to schedule a tour. Prospective parents only please. To be eligible for a family or classroom visit (see below) you must first take an admissions tour.
4. Have a Family or Classroom Visit
Parents who have completed all three earlier steps in the admissions process become eligible for a family visit (Toddler/Primary) or a classroom visit (Elementary/Junior High). This will be an opportunity for your child to interact with the teachers and the materials in the classroom.
Based on the number of available openings, family or classroom visits are scheduled in January, February and March. We regret that not all families may receive a visit due to limited openings after re-enrollment.
5. Respond to Status Notification
Application acceptances and wait pool notifications are mailed out in March. Upon receiving your notification, you will have a certain number of days to communicate your decision to MMS.
Tuition and Fee Schedule 2010-2011
| Toddler Level (1 1/2 To 2 1/2 – 3 Yrs) | |
|---|---|
| Half-Days (M-Th) 8:15 – 11:15 am | $14,540 |
| Full-Days (M-Th) 8:15 – 2:55 pm | $19,930 |
| Primary Level (2 1/2 To 3 – 6 Yrs) | |
|---|---|
| Half-Days (M-F) 8:30 – 11:35 am | $14,720 |
| Full-Days (M-F) 8:30 – 2:55 pm | $20,090 |
| Elementary Level (6 – 12 Yrs) | |
|---|---|
| Full-Days (M-F) 8:15 – 2:45 pm | $20,390 |
| Junior High Level (12 – 15 Yrs) | |
|---|---|
| Full-Days (M-F) 8:30 – 3:30 pm | $21,420 |
| Additional Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Non-Refundable Registration Deposit | 10% of Tuition |
Additional School Care Program (ASC)
Additional School Care is available to students enrolled in the Primary and Elementary levels. Additional School Care packages are available for the entire year only and do not include Holiday or Summer Camps. Note that Morning Care is a separate package.
| Packages | ||
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Full-Day Primary + ASC to 6:00 pm | $24,260 |
| #2 | Elementary + ASC to 6:00 pm | $24,560 |
| #3 | Morning Care (7:30 am to start of class) |
$1,420 |
| Reserved | Primary | Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Care (7:30 am to start of class) |
$9.50/day | $9.50/day |
| ASC Program (3:00 – 6:00 pm) |
$9.50/hour | $9.50/hour |
| Drop-In Additional School Care |
$10.00/hour | $10.00/hour |
Marin Montessori School offers Tuition Assistance
We provide tuition assistance to families experiencing hardship in paying full tuition costs. Applications for tuition assistance are available in the School Office in October (click here for online application information). For current MMS families the tuition assistance application is due by the end of the first week in December. For individuals applying to MMS for the first time, tuition assistance applications are due by the same deadline in January as the admissions application. Responses to tuition assistance applications will be completed prior to the re-enrollment deadline for returning families and completed prior to the status notification date in March for new families.
We are a member of the School Scholarship Service, which processes each application on an impartial basis to determine financial need of the family applying. The Tuition Assistance Committee considers all applications and decides on allocations according to Board policy.
Marin Montessori School seeks a diverse student body
We offer programs for students from Toddler to Junior High, and seek to have a diverse student and parent body. We welcome families of any race, color, gender, nationality, ethnic origin or sexual orientation.
Accordingly, Marin Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national and/or ethnic origin in the admissions process, its educational policies, programs, and activities, tuition assistance, or employment.
