How to Apply
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1. Schedule a parent tour.
Schedule a parent tour.
Parents of applicants must visit campus for a tour. Tours include a 20-minute observation, allowing parents to observe the environment of a Montessori classroom during the school day. Tours are given between the hours of 9:30am and 11:00am and are for adults only.
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2. Complete the Application for Enrollment form.
Complete the Application for Enrollment form.
Submit the completed application and pay the required non-refundable $50 application fee.
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3. Schedule a child visit.
Schedule a child visit.
Applicants for the Children’s House (Preschool- Kindergarten) or Elementary program will visit the classroom while parents meet with the Director of Education. Children’s House applicants should plan to be at the school for an hour and applicants for Elementary programs are asked to schedule a half day (9:00am-11:30am) visit to the classroom. Infant and Toddler program visits will consist of a parent interview only; children will visit their classroom with their parents the week preceding the start of school.
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4. Enrollment confirmation.
Enrollment confirmation.
Upon completion of the application process, your child’s application will be sent to the Admissions committee for consideration. If accepted, an email will be sent with a link to officially enroll your child. We will notify you if we are not able to offer enrollment at that time.
Selection of applicants is based upon observation of the child in the classroom and parental support and understanding of our Montessori philosophy. Preference for enrollment shall be given in the following order:
- Those currently enrolled at Penn-Mont Academy
- Younger siblings of those currently enrolled at Penn-Mont Academy
- New enrollments with previous Montessori experience
- New enrollments with no Montessori experience
