Application 2021-2022

Applications to start in the Summer of 2021 or the 2021-2022 school year are currently being accepted and are due by January 15, 2021. Sibling applications of current students are due December 15, 2020. Please note that you may also use this form for 2020-2021 school year. Applications submitted for 2020-2021 will go on our waitlist and we will contact you if a space opens. Thanks!

Session*

Please indicate any other start dates you would be interested in.(i.e. if you are looking for 2020-2021, would you also like to be considered for Summer 2020, a space during 2019-2020, or 2021-2022?)

Program*

☐ Elementary: Full Day Program: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

☐ Children's House: Four-Hour Morning Program: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (lunch time included, lunches brought from home)

☐ Children's House: Three-Hour Morning Program: 8:30 am to 11:30 pm

☐ Children's House: Full Day Program: 8:30 am to 2:45 pm (required for children 4.5 yrs. and older, available for under 4.5)

☐ Young Children's Community: Morning Program (includes lunch): 8:30 am to 11:45 am

Add-on care (ages 3-12 yrs.)Early and Extended care is offered for Children’s House and Elementary students (early care for El) at additional cost if there are sufficient participants.

Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 8:30 am

Monday through Friday 2:45 am - 3:20 pm

YCC: Full day (to 2:45)

YCC only: Friday morning add on

YCC only: Friday full day add on

Application Details

Child Name *

Birthday*

Child Gender

Desired Start Date*

Previous Schools*Child's current school/duration + previous schools/durations

Previous Experience*Has your child had any Montessori experience?

How did you hear about Centennial?*

What aspects of our program most attract you to Centennial?*

Have You Attended An Information Session.*Please indicate which session you attended or plan to attend.

December 5, 2019 (in person)

January 11, 2020 (in person)

December 3, 2020 (via Zoom)

January 9, 2021 (via Zoom)

I attended an information session in a prior year not shown.

I will not be able to attend an information session.

If you are applying to the Children's House or Young Children's Community programs, please let us know if you are also interested in continuing on to our Elementary Program. Please note that we do not accept children into the third year of the Children's House unless they are AMI transfer students or planning to continue to our Elementary.

Yes, we are interested in continuing through the Elementary Program.

No, we are looking at continuing through the Children's House program only (through the Kindergarten year).

Have You Attended Or Rsvp'd To A Tour?*Please indicate the Tour you attended or plan to attend.

Group Tour, Fall 2019

No, but I please contact me to schedule a virtual tour.

The tours were all full, but please contact me for cancellations or new tours.

Other (Prior year, Individual tour for out of town applicants, etc.)

Other:

Three-Year Cycle Policy*Centennial Montessori School is an AMI Recognized school. As such, it is our policy that children are only admitted into the Young Children's Community (18 mos. to 3 yrs) and Children's House (3 yrs. to 6 yrs.) if they intend to complete the full Children's House experience. Unlike other schools this includes the Kindergarten year. Children are only admitted into the Elementary if they intend to complete a full three year cycle of Lower Elementary and/or Upper Elementary. It is expected that Elementary children complete both cycles. Please indicate below your understanding of the policy. We know this is different than many schools and are very happy to discuss the rationale and how it pertains to your family in person, but wanted you to be aware before submitting an application.

Yes, I understand that acceptance at Centennial is based on the agreement that the family intends to complete the full cycle (through Kindergarten for YCC or CH, through 3rd or 6th grade for Lower El and 6th grade for Upper El). We fully understand and already know we plan to complete the Montessori cycle we are applying for.

We are only looking for a preschool program or a couple of years of Elementary and intend to start our child in Kindergarten or another grade at another school.

Have You Attended Or Scheduled An Elementary Observation?*Please indicate below.

Yes

Not yet, but I would like to observe.

I am not applying to the Elementary.

Montessori Exposure

It's ok if you do not have experience! We just want to get a sense of your interest and exposure.

Has your child had any Montessori experience?*

Does your family have any Montessori history that you could tell us about?

What aspects of Montessori interest you most?These can be things that you are either familiar with, or those that you wish to learn more about. (We do a lot of parent education, so don't feel nervous putting down a topic for which you would like to gain more knowledge! We're in this together.)

Parent/ Guardian

Parent Name *

Relationship to Student*

Address*

Parent Email*

Home Number*

Mobile Number

Work Number

Employer & position

Parent / Guardian

Parent 2 Name

Relationship to Student

Parent 2 Address

Parent 2 Email

Home Number

Mobile Number

Work Number

Employer & position

Custodial Parent

Responsible Person AddressAddress of person responsible for tuition payment (if different from above)

Getting to know your family and your child

Please answer the relevant questions that will enable us to know your child better and understand your interests and goals for him/her. Feel free to add additional pages if necessary.

Daily Life*Please give us a snapshot of what your child’s daily life is like outside of the time he/she would be at school (classes, activities, playtime, favorite games, bed times).

Has your child attended any structured classes or activities? (i.e. soccer, art classes, piano lessons)

The Child's Home Environment*A large part of the Montessori philosophy is focused on providing an environment conducive to supporting the child's natural desire to learn and develop. In this busy world, this translates into a calm environment free from distractions and with a strong connection to the community and to nature. We support the development of true engagement and concentration with an abundance of time for the child to engage and explore in a loving setting. In order to support the discovery of the child's own interests and passions, we feel strongly that our environment should be free from time pressure, media influences and overstimulating activities and materials especially at the younger ages. Ideally the home environment shares some of this focus. Please share with us your philosophy on screen time, after school classes, and exposure to the natural world. Any other comments relating to what you environment you provide or hope to provide or questions about this are very welcome.

Educational Goals*What are your educational goals for your child? How do you see Centennial Montessori facilitating these goals?

Social Emotional Development*How do you see your child in respect to his/her social and emotional development? Are there any particular strengths you would like to see supported or concerns that we may be able to help you with?

What is your household's opinion on screen time for children?

Relevant Medical, Educational or Psychological History*Is there any significant medical history of which we should be aware? Has any diagnostic evaluations (educational or psychological) been completed for your child?

Sibling*

Birthdate of Sibling

Sibling 2*

Birthdate of Sibling 2

Sibling 3*

Birthdate of Sibling 3

Sibling 4*

Birthdate of Sibling 4

Additional notes about your family:

AMI Transfer Status AMI transfer students receive priority in admissions. Is your child attending an AMI school. If so, please include contact information for the teacher.

Community ParticipationDo you have any special talents, background, resources or interests that you would like to share to enhance the Centennial Montessori community?

Is there anything else you would like us to know?