Process
1. Contact Us and attend an Information Coffee or an Open House: A great opportunity to learn more about the Montessori philosophy, tour the school, and ask any questions you may have.
Information Coffees start at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, September 9th
Wednesday, October 14th
Wednesday, November 11th
Wedensday, December 9th
Wednesday, January 6th
Wednesday, February 10th
Wednesday, March 10th
Wednesday, April 7th
Wednesday, May 12th
Open Houses are from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 11th
Sunday, February 21st
2. Classroom Observation: To schedule a classroom observation, please contact the Director of Admissions.
3. Application: Once you have observed the classroom and determined that you would like to apply to Brickton Montessori School, please fill out the Application and return it either in person or by mail with the $365 non-refundable application fee.
4. Recommendations and Records Release: Brickton Montessori School must have the following documents on record before the Admission Process can proceed: a completed Recommendation Form (for students entering Children’s House Third Year and above), Records from previous schools, as well as a copy of any Special Education or Psychological Evaluations completed within the last three years. All students entering Children’s House Third Year and above must turn in Recommendation Forms. Brickton Montessori School uses the Lake Michigan Area Independent Schools (LMAIS) Common Recommendation Forms available upon request or on the LMAIS website at www.independentschools.net.
5. Classroom Visit: Students entering Elementary must visit the prospective classroom for one full day. The student should bring his or her own nut-free lunch.
6. Parent Interview: When Brickton Montessori School receives the above mentioned documents, you will be contacted to schedule an interview with a member of the administration.
7. Notification: Upon completion of these steps, you will be notified of your child’s status.
If your child is accepted, return the signed contract with:
• Medical and Dental Forms
• An original Birth Certificate (which we will copy and return to you)
• A Deposit Check in the amount of one month’s tuition
Timing
Toddler and Children's House (2-6)
Applications for Toddler and Children’s House are accepted year-round and students are placed on a space-available basis throughout the year. Classroom visits for prospective students are arranged by appointment from 9:00-9:45 a.m. on a regular school day.
Lower/Upper Elementary and Middle School (ages 6-14)
Elementary applications are accepted beginning mid-November for the following school year. Mid-year transfers are not recommended unless you are moving from out of the area. Elementary student classroom visits are arranged by appointment from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on a regular school day, if possible. Students spend the day in a classroom without a parent, and should bring a nut-free lunch. Parents of elementary applicants may be asked to meet with the Principal and/or Program Coordinator while their student is in the classroom.
Decisions
Admission decisions are based on available space and whether the School and the family agree that Brickton is an appropriate and beneficial placement for the student.