The Primary Montessori Day School: Contact: Frequently Asked Questions


						Contact Info: Frequently Asked Questions Thank you for your interest in The Primary Montessori Day School. If you would like to receive a brochure or find out more information, please feel free to contact our office at (301) 309-9532 or admissions @primarymontessori.com. Below are some frequently asked questions we receive about our school. What ages do you accept? The Primary Montessori Day School serves grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2. The youngest we will accept a child is 3 and they must be completely potty trained. How many days a week is your program? Do you have a half-day program? Do you have an extended-day program? What schedules do you offer? Our program is 5 days a week, Monday - Friday. Recognizing the child's delight in the option of challenging activities after school, and community need for quality physical care, The Primary Montessori Day School provides extended hours of operation. Early Bird program runs from 7:45am - 9:00am Primary Half-day program is from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Primary Full-day program is from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Elementary program is from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our extended day program runs from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. What kind of curriculum do you have for your Primary (ages 3-6) and Lower Elementary (ages 6-8) classes? Please visit our curriculum information page for more information regarding our extensive Montessori curriculum. How many openings do you have? This varies from year to year. In addition to openings anticipated during the admission season, currently enrolled students and accepted applicants sometimes change plans and an opening may occur. Do you offer a summer program? At this time we do not offer a summer program because of our 11 month school year, however a summer program for August is in the works. Do you wear uniforms? Yes, and we love it! We find for most parents it eliminates two problems in the morning---deciding what to wear and getting dressed. It is also less expensive than purchasing other types of clothes. Is the school affiliated with a certain religion or group? No. Primary Montessori Day School is an independent school accredited by the State of Maryland as well as other regional and educational organizations. What organizations is The Primary Montessori Day School affiliated with and/or accredited by? The Primary Montessori Day School holds membership with the International Montessori Council (IMC) and North American Montessori Teachers Association (NAMTA). Our teachers are expected to maintain current membership in AMI, AMS, or any other organization that originates their Montessori teaching diploma credential. The School is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education. What is your tuition? Please contact our school for a brochure request and information will be sent to you that includes tuition prices. How can we enroll or be placed on your waiting list? What is your admissions process? Our admissions process is a three step process: Schedule a tour of the school with office. Submit completed application along with application fee. Schedule interview with Head of School Applications may also be printed directly from this website and mailed to: Primary Montessori Day School 14138 Travilah Road Rockville, MD 20850 Applications will be dated by the day received. Once we receive your application a tour date can be scheduled and then an interview with our Head of School. To be placed on our waiting list, send in the application without a fee. We will date your application by the day received. Children are not tested or interviewed. If you have any other questions, please call our office at 301-309-9532 or email admissions @primarymontessori.com

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