ADMISSION:
Island Children’s Montessori School is a non-profit corporation. ICMS does not discriminate by race, sex, creed, or national origin in either admission or hiring practices.
REGISTRATION:
I understand that enrollment is a commitment for the entire school year and intend to complete the entire year. I understand that registration fees and tuition are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If unforeseen circumstances, occur, I agree to provide one month’s written notice. An application form is required in order for a child to be considered for
admission. The application need to be accompanied with a non-refundable registration fee for all students. A last month’s tuition deposit(nonrefundable) is due upon notification of acceptance.
An additional fee per each child will be assessed at the beginning of the school year. This fee goes to the purchase of snacks, emergency preparedness supplies and expendable materials.
MUSIC TOGETHER:
ICMS is fortune enough to be a Music Together Preschool and will offer Music Together the entire year for the students. There will be a fee of $45.00 per quarter to be paid for the materials which include a music book, 2 cds and instructions . There will be three quarters in the school year. You will be invoiced at the beginning of each quarter.
CURRICULUM:
The ICMS curriculum is designed as a three year, cumulative program and best serves those children who enter at the age of 21/2 to 3 years and continue up to and/or through the kindergarten year. The children interact with the materials and other children in the classroom on a different level each year of attendance.
CALENDAR:
The ICMS yearly-calendar follows that of the Bainbridge Island Public Schools (BISD) except first and last days of the school year and our Winter Break. The 2010-2011 school year begins September 13th. Winter Break begins December 15th-January 1st. The last day of school is June 7th with the picnic of June 8th. A copy of the school calendar and Bainbridge Island School calendar are included in this parent manual.
PARENTAL CONFERENCES:
A parent may request a conference at any time during the year. If we have any concerns about your child, we will contact you immediately. Please feel free to ask for as many conferences as you like. Our goal is to make the school experience a happy and successful one for all concerned.
