Thank you for showing an interest in Arbor Montessori Schools!

We are proud of our school and believe you will find it offers an environment that ensures successful self-development for your child(ren). Our director, Mary O'Brien, will be happy to show you around the school and answer all your questions.

Arbor Montessori Schools is a non-discriminatory corporation dedicated to the education of children, 3 through 14 years old, in accordance with the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori as interpreted by the American Montessori Society.

Admissions Procedures Highlights
	The admission process starts with a scheduled tour of the school. We recommend that this first visit, if possible, be without your child. During this time, parents can talk with one of the directors about the approach, philosophy, and methods of the school.
	Application is filled out and returned, together with all pertinent forms.
	Visit scheduled for Elementary student applicants.
	All information is reviewed and notification of decisions will be mailed.

We invite you to take the first step and contact our Admissions Director, Deanna Manelski at
(425) 392-3866, to schedule your tour at Arbor Montessori Schools.

All information is reviewed and notification of decisions will be mailed.

Acceptance

All sources of information, including available openings, are considered when making decisions about student acceptances. Arbor siblings are given a priority, as are students with previous Montessori experience. Families will be notified by the first week in April regarding status of acceptance to Arbor Montessori Schools and obligation for registration and payments.

A placement is secured upon completion of the Enrollment Contract and receipt of tuition deposit. Acceptance is conditional during the first month of school attendance. All preschool through first grade students are required to attend a two week summer session (more detail in acceptance information). This opportunity acquaints the new student with Arbor and classroom procedures while giving him or her a head start for September.

Volunteer Hours

Arbor has a volunteer program, which is designed to encourage and aid parents in becoming more involved in their children’s education. Each family is responsible to volunteer 50 hours (25 hours for part time students) per school year. Research indicates that children do better in school when parents are involved. Not only does your child benefit by your involvement, but tuition is kept lower.
 

Dress Code

There is a dress code for all Arbor students, which includes a uniform sweatshirt and forest green, black or khaki shirts, pants, skirts, or shorts, and white, green or ash colored tops, all free of decoration. Jr. High school students create their own dress code, subject to administrative review, each year. Specifics are detailed in our Parent Handbook.

The purpose of the dress code is to ensure that clothes do not become a distraction for the students, and to allow the children to appreciate each other more fully for who they are instead of how they dress. All clothing worn in the classroom including coats or jackets, must meet the dress code.