Policies

• Admissions Requirements for the Pre-Primary Program
• Admissions Requirements for Kindergarten Program
• Admissions Requirements for the Elementary Program, Grades 1 - 3
• Admissions Requirements for the Summer Program

• Late Pick-Up Policy
• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Discipline Policy

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Admissions Requirements for the Pre-Primary Program

• Child must be 3 years old at the time of enrollment and must be toilet trained to be accepted into the Pre-Primary program
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of registration fee ($300.00 -- non refundable)
• A Month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of the child.

Prior to the first day of class, each child must have the following health documents and certificates on file in the school. These documents are required by Childcare Licensing:

• FL Certificate of Health, DH form 3040
• Florida Certificate of Immunization, DH form 680
• Copy of the child’s birth certificate

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Admissions Requirements for the Kindergarten Program

• Child must be 5 years old by September 1st
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of registration fee ($300.00 -- non refundable)
• A Month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of the child.

Prior to the first day of class, each child must have the following health documents and certificates on file in the school. These documents are required by Childcare Licensing:

• FL Certificate of Health, DH form 3040
• Florida Certificate of Immunization, DH form 680
• Copy of the child’s birth certificate

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Admissions Requirements for the Elementary Program

• Child must be 6 years old at time of enrollment and must have successfully completed Kindergarten. (Documentation of completion is required -- Report card, class records, etc.)
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of registration fee ($300.00 -- non refundable)
• A Month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of the child.

Prior to the first day of class, each child must have the following health documents and certificates on file in the school. These documents are required by Childcare Licensing:

• FL Certificate of Health, DH form 3040
• Florida Certificate of Immunization, DH form 680
• Copy of the child’s birth certificate
• Proof of completion of Kindergarten or most recent grade of study

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Admissions Requirements for the After School Program

Program is for public school children (Lithia Springs Elementary or Terrell Sessums Elem). After school care is from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m., including "early release days" based on the public school calendar.

• Child must be enrolled at Lithia Springs or Terrell Sessums Elementary schools
• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• Payment of registration fee ($50.00 -- non refundable)

Prior to the first day of class each child must have the following information on file at the school:

• Student release form on file at the elementary school
• Emergency Information Card & Authorization for Student Release filled out and signed
• Allergies and health concerns documented

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Admissions Requirements for the Summer Program

• Completion of all forms in the Registration Packet
• FL Certificate of Health, DH form 3040
• Florida Certificate of Immunization, DH form 680
• Copy of the child’s birth certificate
• Payment of registration fee ($25.00 per child – non refundable). Waived if child is enrolled for Fall

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Non-Discrimination Policy

The Brandon Montessori School and The Riverview Montessori School do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, or handicap/ disability in its enrollment practices. BMS/RMS also support equal employment opportunity and treatment for all staff without regard to sex, race, color, religion or national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap/ disability or veteran status in all aspects of employment.

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Late Pick-up

If your child is picked up late from the Brandon or Riverview Montessori School, a late payment charge of $1.00 per minute will apply.

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Discipline Policy

The development of inner discipline is the goal of the Montessori Method; a Discipline Policy Form must be signed for all students. Our teachers are trained to use various techniques to redirect a child's behavior including encouragement, positive reinforcement, and natural consequences for actions. We strive to provide a loving, secure and supportive environment that focuses on children's positive behavior. A month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of the child. Children shall not be subjected to discipline, which is severe, humiliating or frightening. Discipline shall not be associated with food or rest. Any form of physical punishment is strictly prohibited at BMS/RMS.

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