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Thank you for interest in Austin
Montessori School.
Our admissions process is fashioned to provide you with sufficient information about Austin Montessori School's programs and to provide us with sufficient information about your family to ensure that the school's educational program is the optimal learning environment for your child.
Admissions Process
There are four steps to our admissions process for children age
6 and under (scroll down).
For Elementary and Adolescent Community Placement,
please phone us directly.
1.
School Showings:
Attend a school showing at either the north or south
campus.
Showings offer an overview of Montessori history,
philosophy, and curriculum in the classroom setting. This
is an excellent opportunity to learn much about Montessori
education and Austin Montessori School in a short amount of
time.
Showings are
held every six
weeks from September through May .
All showings are from 7-8:30pm.
2011-2012
School Showing Dates posted below:
Space is limited. RSVP to
admissions@austinmontessori.org
Because Showings are held in a Children's House (3-6 year
old) classroom that has been meticulously prepared for the
children's arrival the next day, we ask that you please make
childcare arrangements for all children other than very
young infants in arms
2.
Classroom Observations:
Schedule an observation with us. You must attend a School Showing before scheduling an observation.
3. Application: Submit an
admissions application
with
a one-time non-refundable application fee of $100.
You do not need to wait until after you have attended a school showing or observation to submit an application. You may do so at any time.
4.
Prospective Parent
Education:
Prospective parents are strongly encouraged to learn more about
Austin Montessori School and the Montessori approach by
attending a core series of three prospective parent
classes. Parent participation in these sessions is a criteria
highly valued when children are considered for placement.
Due to the nature of these presentations, we ask that you
please make childcare arrangements for all children other
than infants in arms.
Wednesday 2/29/2012 - 7-8:30pm
click to rsvp
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Montessori Philosophy;
Discover the astonishing characteristics and power of the
Absorbent Mind of the child under six. Learn how the
Montessori classroom along with the prepared home
environment can best support the sensitive periods of
development of a child from birth-to-six years.
Thursday 3/29/2012 - 7-8:30pm
click to rsvp
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Social and Emotional Development in Young Children
Young children are naturally egocentric beings, for this is
one of nature's ways of providing for the Child's needs.
However, as they grow, the Absorbent Mind provides
opportunities for fine-tuning their social interactions into
gracious manners that are reflective of their culture. We
will explore how the important role of the adults in the
young child's life, through mindful modeling and gentle
guidance, supports the natural unfolding and acquisition of
these vital social skills that result in generous,
respectful and compassionate beings.
Wednesday
4/11/2011
- 7-8:30pm
click to rsvp
Admissions Office
512-892-0253 ext 20
admissions@austinmontessori.org
Preparing for the Elementary Years
Introduction to Early Elementary
Thursday, January 26, 2012 7:00-9:00pm
2906 Jones Road -Terra/Nova Classroom
In leaving Children’s House and entering the
Early Elementary level, our children are making a major
transition. This presentation will include the emerging
characteristics of children as they move from the first to the
second plane of development and how we meet their changing
needs. Additionally, the key curriculum areas of the early
elementary program will be introduced.
The
Elementary Plan: What Parents Need to Know Before Enrolling
Monday, February 6, 2012 7:00-8:30pm
2904 Jones Road - Windsong Classroom
Children do best when their school and parents share a common
vision of their education. Our hope is to share our vision and
its particular elements with the parents as we invest our
energies in supporting the full program for the elementary
years. This presentation goes beyond the basics covered in the
Introduction to Early Elementary presentation.
Family and
Social Guidelines for the Early Elementary Years
Tuesday April 24, 2012 7:00-8:30pm
2906 Jones Road -Terra/Nova Classroom
The characteristics of early childhood, so
carefully nurtured by the dedicated partnership of family and
Children’s House ,are changing and demand a new environment for
our children at home and at school. Parents, guides and
administrators will gather to review the elements of family and
social life that work best for children in our Early Elementary
community.
Transition
to the Elementary Level
Monday May 7, 2012 7:00-8:30 pm
5008 Sunset Trail - Heartsong Classroom
Transitions are a dynamic part of life and, as
such, can be both wonderful and stressful. When our children go
through a transition as demanding as moving from Children’s
House to Early Elementary, they need to tap into greater
strength, greater effort and more flexibility, and we parents
are called upon to be mindful, to remain aware, so that we can
support them with attentive preparation at home. Come meet with
us to plan a summer that will assist your child’s transition
into the elementary level.
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