Monroe Montessori School

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Registration for the 2008-09 school year begins the first week of February.

You and your child are welcome to tour the different classrooms and talk directly with the teachers. We do school tours Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday at 4:00. No appointment is necessary.

We encourage you to set up a time during your after school visit to do an Adult-only observation of the classroom as well. During your initial visit you can set up a time to return at a time that works well for both you and the teacher.

We begin enrolling for the 2008-09 school
year the first week of February

Half Day Multi-age Preschool Classes 
Monday-Thursday
AM Class 8:35 - 11:30
PM Class 12:35 - 3:30

PM Half Day Multi-age Class(pre-k/K)
Monday-Friday
PM Class 12:40 - 3:40

Full Day Preschool Class
Monday-Friday (Ages 3-6)
Class 8:45 - 3:45

Full Day Multi-age Class
Monday-Friday(Ages 4-6)
Class 8:40-3:20

Elementary Monday-Friday 
1st-6th Grade

Lower Elementary Multi-age class (6-9 yr. olds) Mrs. Beecher 8:40-3:25
Lower Elementary Multi-age class (6-9 yr. olds) Mrs. Kernkamp 8:35-3:20
Upper Elementary Multi-age class (9-12 yr. olds) Ms. Henderson 8:30-3:15


Before School Care Available: 7:00 - 8:30
After School Care Available: 3:30 - 6:00
Full time families have the option of signing up for both before and after care. Space is often limited to full time users. See Parent Bulletin board in the Multi-use Room (A2) to check space for part time use.

Tuition Payment Schedule for 2008-09
Tuition is due at the beginning of the school year. Parents have the option of paying 10 equal installments from August to May during the year. Application for enrollment must have a non-refundable registration fee attached.

Multi-age Classes	Registration	Supply Fee	Yearly Tuition	10 Payments
4 Day 3 hr. Pre-school	$ 50	$80	$3850	$ 385
5 Day Pre-k/K PM Class	$  75	$90	$4050	$ 405
Full day Preschool 4 day	$ 100	$120	$6000	$ 600
Full Day Preschool 5 day	$ 100	$120	$6250	$ 625
Full Day Pre-k/K Class	$ 100	$120	$6250	$ 625
Elementary Grades 1-6	$ 100	$150	$6250	$ 625
Unlimited AM care	7:00-8:30		$1150 for the school year	$ 115
Unlimited PM care	3:30-6:00		$2000 for the school year	$ 200
Extended Care Hourly	see Ext. care options

Additional Requirements

There is a 10 hour a year parent VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT. To volunteer in the classroom the parent must attend a Volunteer Orientation meeting and clear a Washington State Background screening. There are opportunities to volunteer both in the classroom and outside the classroom. A parent may also opt out of this requirement by paying $110 before May 1st each year.

All families whose children attend Monroe Montesori School are members of the Parent Booster Club.(PBC) Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of the programs offered at our school. The PBC holds two fundraisers each year to help supplement the cost of the enrichment programs and the purchase of new classroom materials. The fundraiser in the fall is typically a Sally Foster Wrapping Paper sale. The Spring Auction held in late March, early April is the main fundraiser. Each family is required to procure, solicit or donate services or items that will sell for $100 or more at this annual event. The PBC and Auction Chairperson have lots of great ideas to help families that aren't sure how to procure an item for the auction and often outline them in their monthly newsletters.

Visiting

We gladly welcome visitors to our school during the school year. For the initial visit we ask that you come after school between 4:00 - 4:30 Monday through Wednesday. You will have a chance to visit the different classrooms and talk with the teachers. You may bring your child with you. If you would like to observe a classroom, you can set up a time with an individual teacher that works well for both of you. For the classroom observation to go smoothly and for you to see the children in as normal and natural a setting as possible, we ask that you read our Observation Guidelines. If you have additional questions or concerns after your visit, Allan or Gayle Washburn would be happy to speak with you.

Education Funding Alternatives

Seeking alternatives to help pay for tuition? It is becoming more common for grandparents to support the education of their grandchild by paying part of elementary tuition. Some families have looked into a private education loan such as the one offered by Key Bank. It is based on the LIBOR rate plus 3.85%. Application is available on-line.