Admissions

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	Children are enrolled from the age of 3 through 11 years old.
	Registration week takes place in January.
	Prospective parents are invited to observe in the classrooms from October through May.
	Videotapes are also available for further information on Montessori classrooms and theory.
	Students are accepted continually as positions are available.
	Children ages 3 and 4 may attend the half-day program.
	Our After-School program is available daily until 5:30 p.m.
	Children may either bring a lunch or utilize the lunch program.

Enrollment Process

The MEC admissions protocol is designed to give parents the opportunity to become thoroughly familiar with the school, its philosophy, and academic services prior to their making an enrollment decision.

	Tour: Parents of prospective students are invited to visit the school and observe students and teachers at work in the classroom. This visit includes a tour of the facility and a 30 - 45 minute classroom observation to aid parents in making their enrollment decision.
	Application: Upon completion of the tour and a mandatory classroom observation, parents complete a waiting pool application and submit it to the office.
	Student Interview: Upon receipt of the completed application, the Head of School will schedule an interview for the child. This is a required step in the admission process. Teachers use this interview to determine the child's readiness for the program and class placement. After the initial interview, elementary aged children will spend a 1/2 trial day working in the classroom environment to acquaint them with materials and procedures. This time also allows the child the opportunity to become familiar with the school. In all cases, child readiness should include full toilet training.
	Acceptance/Invitation: Once school personnel and parent/guardian have agreed that the child is ready for the Montessori experience, the family of the child will receive an acceptance letter and a registration packet for completion and submission.

TUITION SCHEDULE
2009 - 2010

Annual registration/supply fees

$195 for Primary Students
$220 for Elementary Students

Late Fees

	$20 will be charged for late payments (10 or more days) for tuition through SMART, our tuition management service.
	$20 notification fee for follow-up through e-mails, phone calls, and written correspondence for collection purposes.

Half Day Program	8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	$2800
Full Day Program	8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	$3900
Extended Day Program	8:00 a.m. - 5:30p.m.	$4660

Montessori Educational Center is approved by the Louisiana Department of Education and the Louisiana Montessori Association. The school is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and the Montessori World Educational Institute.

Date last edited: Wednesday, May 20, 2009

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