Admissions Process
The admissions policy of The Montessori School of Raleigh is in keeping with the educational philosophy and concepts of Dr. Maria Montessori. We strive to serve a broad range of socioeconomic, religious, cultural and racial groups. We attempt to have an even distribution of ages and genders in each class.
Application Process
Visit the school. Each Wednesday, we host a Parent Information Session, begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. Please plan to be present for the entire two hour session. The session include an introduction to the Montessori philosophy and methodology, a tour of the campus, observation of classrooms, and an extensive Q&A session with the Head of School and faculty members.
Observation: In keeping with the close partnership between the school and parents it is mandatory that you observe a class.
APPLICATION FORM:
Please fill out and submit your APPLICATION FORM
Admissions Procedures
1. Complete and submit the application form & non-refundable $100 application fee to the School office.
2. If there are openings in the appropriate level, you will be contacted by the Director of Admissions and asked to submit further materials and arrange a visit to MSR with your child.
- Younger students attend one-on-one meeting with the parents.
- Elementary and middle school students submit records from previous schools attended. We will schedule a 30-minute student meeting with one of our Montessori Directors while parents meet with the other Montessori Director.
- Elementary and middle school students will also be invited to spend a half/full day in the classroom.
3. After the visit, the Admissions Committee will review all materials and make a decision about the appropriateness of the MSR program for the applicant. If accepted, an acceptance letter and enrollment contract will be mailed to you. This letter includes information about deadlines and deposits.
- Upon acceptance, complete and return Enrollment Contract with non-refundable tuition deposit plus New Family fee within 10 business days of your interview.
The Montessori School of Raleigh is a member of the Triangle Consortium of Schools whose members recognize that the individual timetables for the admissions process are as unique as the schools themselves. They want to assure you that they are willing to accommodate the needs of families who have applied to more than one of the schools.
At all other times of the school year, admissions are done on a “rolling” basis: that is, children are both considered and accepted as and when spaces become available, accept for the elementary and middle school.
In its effort to create a model educational environment true to the philosophy of Dr. Montessori, relatively even distribution of boys, girls, and ages is critical to the success of each three year developmental cycle in which the students are grouped, and thus the School reserves the right to select children for admission on this basis.
Admission Timetable
Dates & Deadlines
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Applications due for first round consideration
| Toddlers to Kindergarten age 5 | January 31, 2012 |
| Grades 1-7 | January 31, 2012 |
| Admissions forms for Grades 1-9 due | January 31, 2012 |
| Financial Aid Applications due | January 15, 2012 |
| Toddlers to Kindergarten age 5 Notification | February, 2012 |
| Grade 1- 7 Notification | March, 2012 |
| Financial Aid Notification | February/March, 2012 |
Financial Assistance
The Montessori School of Raleigh is committed to providing admission to qualified students regardless of their financial situation and to maintaining a student body that reflects the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds within our community. As a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), we award financial aid on the basis of demonstrated family financial need.
Families are required to reapply for aid each year; however, The Montessori School of Raleigh is committed to supporting a student through their life at MSR as long as there is demonstrated family financial need.
Financial aid applications are made directly through Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS). TADS collects basic financial information on income, assets and liabilities, family size, siblings in tuition-based schools, and any special circumstances. Members of The Montessori School of Raleigh Financial Aid Committee review this confidential information to determine a family’s eligibility for assistance. Students and families receiving assistance are also expected to respect the confidentiality of this information.
All current MSR families and new families applying for financial assistance for the 2012-13 school year must complete the financial aid application by January 15, 2012.
Financial aid applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2011, and must be submitted to TADS on their secure website: www.tads.com. Additionally, TADS provides a worksheet for families that is available via the link below. As a part of the financial aid application process, you will be required to provide a copy of your 2010 tax records including all W-2′s, 1099′s, and all other supporting tax documentation to TADS.
If the application for financial assistance is completed by the deadline, every effort will be made for aid awards notification to be included with enrollment offers to returning students in February, and to new students in March. If an aid award is granted and accepted, 2011 tax documents must be submitted to TADS on or before June 31, 2012. The Montessori School of Raleigh reserves the right to review the tax documentation and modify the financial assistance award accordingly. If the tax documents are not submitted by June 31, 2012, the financial aid award will be forfeited and voided.
All inquiries and applications for financial aid are held in the strictest of confidence. Any family interested in applying for financial aid or having questions is encouraged to contact the Admissions Office at (919) 848-1545, Ext. 220.
