Admissions

Introduction

In the spirit of transparency, we want parents to be aware that priority enrollment for the upcoming school year will be first offered to current students. This means, those students currently enrolled in Casa will have priority for the limited spots in grade one. In order to secure this place, parents need to complete requirements in Section 2, which are outlined below.

For parents of children who are new to FMA, at the start of the upcoming school year, please follow both steps outlined in Section 1 – New Student Enrollment Process. Once the process is approved, you can be confident that your child has a spot at our school. Please be advised that simply following these steps, does not guarantee your child a spot at our school.

Section 1 – New Student Enrollment Process

Step 1 – Application for Enrolment

Registration for the upcoming year, closes yearly on January 31^st. We require parents to fill out an application for enrolment. At this point, students will be placed in a wait pool.  Applying for a placement in our academy commits the parents to the following: 

·       A $50 non-refundable application fee (this must be submitted at the same time as your application for enrolment)

·       Attendance at two information sessions, one regarding what our academy offers as an authentic Montessori school (Montessori & Our School) and the other specific to the class your child is entering. These sessions will be held, at least, 6 months before your child starts at our academy and are approximately one hour in length. 

·       A tour of our school with your child 

Step 2 – Acceptance into Program

Once your family has fulfilled Step One, we will be accepting students starting May 1^st into our program.  If acceptance is granted, the family will be issued a letter and have one week to make a final decision at which point a $150 registration fee and half of your child’s first month’s tuition must be made to hold the spot.  At this time, you will be asked to fill out a child profile, provide proof of immunization and sign the contract stating that you have read the Family Handbook and agree to its contents. 

If you choose not to attend the school in the fall, the deposits are non-refundable. Please be advised, if your child is in the waiting pool, and we cannot offer him/her enrolment, the registration fee is non-refundable.

Section 2: Returning students Enrollment Process 

In order for parents to secure their child’s spot in next year’s class, please follow the process outlined below.

1.              If you want your child to return to FMA for the next school year you must update your child’s information and submit the appropriate registration fee by April 30^th of the current school year.