Application Package Montessori del Sol

Clear Form

School Year*Please indicate the school year for which you are applying. (The school year runs from September to June. Mid-year enrollment can be processed when space permits and applications are welcome throughout the year).

Program Selection*Please indicate your preferred program. Changes to your program choice can be made at a later date if space permits.

Before School Care 7.30am to 7.45am*Do you plan to utilise our before care and drop your child at school prior to 7:45am?

Yes

After School Care 3.15pm to 5pm*Do you plan to utilise our after care and leave your child at school after 3:15pm?

Yes

After School Care OptionsUp until what time do you plan to leave your child at school when utilising our after care program?

Child

Child's Name *

Birthday*

Boy or Girl*

Nationality*

Parent / Guardian 1

Name *

Address*

Mobile Number*

Work Number*

Home Number

Parent1 Email*

Parent / Guardian 2

Name *

Address*

Mobile Number*

Work Number*

Home Number

Parent2 Email*

Background information

Siblings*

Primary language spoken at home*

How did you hear about us?*

Why have you chosen our school?*Please share the reasons why you have chosen Montessori del Sol.

Previous Schools*Please list other schools that your child has attended.

School Expectations*Are you familiar with Montessori as an educational method? If so, why have you chosen this program for your child?

School Planning*Up until what age do you intend for your child to continue at Montessori del Sol?

18 months - 3 years old (Toddler/Emerging Casa)

3 - 4 years old (1 year in Casa (Pre-K3))

4 - 5 years old (2 years in Casa (Pre-K4))

5 - 6 years old (3 years in Casa (Kindergarten))

Educational Journey*Which school are you planning to send your child to after Montessori del Sol?

Connections with Montessori del Sol*Do you know any of the families that are at our school now, or that have attended previously?

Family Life*Tell us a little about your family. (Who lives in the house, family on-island/overseas, pets etc.)

Your child*In one sentence, how would you describe your child?

Interests*What interests your child and what activities does your child enjoy?

Comforting your child*What comforts your child? Tell us a little about how comfort your child at home.

Response to Transitions*Are there any strategies that you use to help make transitions easier which will assist us in helping your child during their time at school.

Medical Information*Does your child have any allergies or medical conditions/restrictions?

Immunisations*Is your child up to date on all immunisations? (records to be provided upon acceptance)

Yes

Additional Needs*Please indicate if your child has been assessed, recommended for or involved in any of the following areas:

Additional Needs InformationIf you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, please provide further information below:

Special Dietary Requirements*Please list any special dietary requirements your child has.

Medications*Will your child require any daily or occasional medications to be administered at school? (If yes, an additional form will be provided to you)

Yes

Emergency Transportation Authorisation*Montessori del Sol has the permission to secure emergency transportation for my child in the event of an illness or injury which requires emergency treatment. The emergency transportation service will determine the facility to which my child is transported. (In the event that permission is not given, the Parent will be responsible for providing instructions for alternative the actions to be taken)

Yes

Pick-Up InformationPlease list any other people who have permission to pick-up your child from the school.

Name	Relationship to your child	Telephone number

Emergency ContactsPlease list at least 2 people who should be called in the event that parents cannot be reached

Name	Relationship to your child	Telephone number

Information Release*I give permission for my name, phone number and email address to be shared with other enrolled parents for communication purposes.

Yes

Photography Release*I give permission for photos of my child to be used for the school newsletter, website and secure online photo album and classroom app for parents as well as for community press releases and school advertising.

Yes

Additional InformationIs there any additional information that you would like to share at this time? (for example, you are applying for a place for September 2021, however would be interested in place for your child in January if available, etc.)

Application Procedure

Applications are reviewed once the non-refundable application fee of CI$200 has been received. Each application for admission is assessed individually. Montessori del Sol reserves the right to place children in order to maintain balanced classes with respect to number of children, their ages, individual needs and compatibility with the Montessori philosophy.

Payments

Payments can be made online via Butterfield Bank to CI account number 02-101-033379 or US account number 01-201-033379. Please reference your child's full name when submitting your payment.

Payment Method*Please indicate below the intended method of payment of your application fee:

Butterfield Bank Online Transfer (CI)

Butterfield Bank Online Transfer (US)

Other Local Bank Transfer (CI)

Other Local Bank Transfer (US)

International Wire Transfer

Acceptance

Upon acceptance, parents will be required to sign a school contract and secure their child's place with a non-refundable commitment fee of CI$500.00. Upon commencement of the school place, your commitment fee will cover the cost of your annual administration & supplies fee for the school year. When a class is full and a place is not immediately available, applicants will be advised by email and placed in our waiting pool. You will be contacted as and when a place becomes available for your child. Alternatively, if you choose to withdraw your application entirely, your name will be removed from our list and your application fee refunded.

Non-Discrimination Policy

We value diversity among our school community. Montessori del Sol has a non-discrimination policy with respect to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation and national or ethnic origin in relation to the admission of students and the employment of faculty and administrative staff.

Submission

By submitting this application, I confirm that I have read and understood the application procedure and agree that in the event either (i) that my child does not receive a place at Montessori del Sol or otherwise cannot attend Montessori del Sol or (ii) my child receives a place at Montessori del Sol but I decide that my child will not attend the school, the application fee of CI$200.00 will not be refunded. I agree and understand that the commitment fee to secure my child's place is also non-refundable.

What Happens Next?

Following the submission of your completed form, your child's application will be reviewed upon receipt of the non-refundable application fee of CI$200 and you can expect to hear from the school regarding your child's application within 7 days.