| Admissions FAQ's |
Q: When are applications for admissions
accepted?
A: Applications for admission to CMS may be
submitted at any time. Upon completion of the
application process, if an opening exists in the
appropriate classroom, arrangements will be made for
final classroom visits and attendance will begin.
Q: What steps are required to apply for
admission to CMS?
A: Admission to CMS requires the following steps:
- Parents are invited to attend an Open House or
make an appointment for a tour and to observe
the program. (For information regarding
school visits, please contact our Admissions
Office at (813) 886-2050.)
- After visiting, application forms are provided
which must be returned accompanied by a
$50.00, non-refundable application fee.
- An appointment will be made for the student to
visit the school and meet with a teacher in the
classroom.
- Families will be notified of the admissions
decision in a timely fashion.
- Upon acceptance, additional enrollment
materials will be provided including Policy and
Procedure information, Financial Contracts,
Personal Contact and Health information, etc.
Note: Children cannot begin school unless all
state forms are completed and returned to the
school office. Medical records verifying
immunization MUST be completed before
attendance begins.
- Upon receipt of a $500.00 deposit, a space is
reserved for the student.
Q: Is there a waiting list?
A: Enrollment varies from class to class and from
year to year. If the desired program is full at the time
of application, your name will be placed on a waiting
list, and you will be contacted when the appropriate
opening arises.
Q: Will my deposit be deducted from the total
tuition?
A: The deposit is applied to the total tuition. We offer
many options for paying the remainder of the school
year tuition.
Q: Are there other payments that are required
for admission?
A: Other than the deposit to hold your child's place
for the new school year, a materials fee based on the
level the student will attend and a one-time, "New
Family Fee" of $200.00 are required.
Q: What is the annual tuition at Community
Montessori School?
A: Because we offer a variety of programs and
enrichment activities, there isn't a straightforward
answer to this question...the cost for every family is
based on the programs that they choose. For a
complete listing of fees, please contact the
Admissions Office, (813) 886-2050.
Q: Is financial aid available?
A: CMS has no formal provisions for financial aid at
this time.
Q: Once a student enrolls, is he or she
automatically enrolled for future years?
A: Every student's progress is carefully monitored at
all times at Community Montessori School.
Invitations to re-enroll are offered toward the end of
the school year to families whose students are
currently enrolled in one of our environment.
| Questions and Answers |
| Montessori Musings |
Education is not something that
the teacher does. It is a natural
process that develops
spontaneously.
-Maria Montessori-
the teacher does. It is a natural
process that develops
spontaneously.
-Maria Montessori-
