Enrollment Open for the 2008/09 School Year

Enrollment for the 2008/09 school years is open. The Children's House (ages 2½-6) is accepting applications. To learn more about Montessori education and Greenstone, you can schedule a School Showing by contacting us at 503-759-3212 or by e-mail at: admissions@greenstonemontessori.com.

Tuition Schedule

Montessori Education is not childcare and thus our tuition is based on providing your children with an excellence in education based on 100 years of scientific research in the world's most recognized educational method (see the most current research by Dr. Angelina Lillard at www.montessori-science.org). Our goal at Greenstone is to set fees that are lower than the Greater Portland area and yet provide you with the best educators possible. There is a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)and partial scholarships are available each year through the Open Montessori Initiative.

Tuition is set for the academic year. Payments can be made either in 10 equal payments, September through June OR in one payment received by September 10th which receives a 5% discount.

Pricing for 2008/09 School Year: All classes are Monday-Friday

Children’s House (Ages 2½-6)

• 8:30 am-Noon — $4000 yr. or $400 mo.
• 8:30 am-3pm — $6000 yr. or $600 mo.
  A child must be evaluated to be ready for an extended day class. The afternoon is for children with the ability and desire to continue to work and not childcare.

Fees

• An Application Fee of $50 is required to apply for a space (nonrefundable).
• A Supply Fee of $150. Annual fee to cover supply costs that is not credited back. This fee is due each September.

How to Apply to Greenstone

For the Children's House (ages 2 ½-6) :

• A potential family is required to attend a School Showing (adults only please) to see the campus and learn about the culture of the school and the philosophy of Montessori education. Please plan on approximately one hour. Each parent will be required to have attended at least one Showing before the enrollment process can be complete.
• A 20-30 minute observation of a live classroom is also highly encouraged and available before or after attending a School Showing. We only allow one adult at a time to minimize the distraction in the classroom. A family does not need to apply to the school to attend an observation.
• A family may choose to complete the Application for Enrollment form and Application Questionnaire before or after attending the School Showing. These two forms must be completed to be considered for enrollment.
• After the Application forms have been processed, both parents have attended a School Showing and there is an identified opening in the classroom a child will be invited to the school for a family tour and two one-on-one appointments with the child and teacher. A child's first time in the classroom is a very special and important introduction. With each interaction the teacher will evaluate the child's readiness for entering the classroom.

 

Openings at Greenstone are determined with the following considerations. Wait Pooled children are evaluated at the time of the opening and based on this list of considerations.

• Has the family completed the required forms?
• Have both parents attended a School Showing?
• Did the parent choose to attend an Observation?
• Has the family attended any other events at the school that were open to the public?
• Are there siblings already enrolled?
• Does the child have previous Montessori experience ?
• What are the needs of the classroom to maintain a balance in age/gender?
• What is the age of the child? It is best to start a child at 2 ½ -3 years old for the Children's House, however older children are encouraged to apply but spaces may be limited.
• What were the answers to Application Questionnaire? Is this family interested in a long-term commitment to the school?
• When did the family apply to the school?

 

Further Information

Montessori education is based on a 3 year work cycle and is most fully experienced if a child can begin at 2½- 3 and have the opportunity to stay through their full cycle. Openings for 4-5 year olds for the Children's House classrooms will be decided case-by-case.

After Enrollment

Once your child has been enrolled at Greenstone the following forms need to be completed before the first day of school:

• Enrollment Application - This form is to agree to the financial responsibilities.
• Application Questionnaire - This is to gain a more complete understanding of the how your child may benefit from a Montessori environment.
• Emergency Contact Form - To provide us with contacts in case of an emergency.
• Permission Form - This allows you to choose if your child can be photographed and also who is authorized for picking up your child.
• Immunization Records or signed Immunization Waiver - If you need an Immunization Waiver, please contact the office.