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Richland One’s Montessori Programs to Begin 2008-09 Open Enrollment

Parents interested in enrolling their children in Richland One’s innovative Montessori programs are invited to attend information sessions scheduled for January and February of next year. Four Richland One elementary schools offer the hands-on, self-paced method of learning where children are taught in classes with students of various ages.

Parents must attend a one-hour information session in order to apply for a Montessori program. At that meeting, they’ll learn about the Montessori style of teaching, the application process and tuition requirements. Tuition is charged only for children in the three- and four-year old kindergarten classes. Tuition will be charged on a sliding scale based on a family’s meal status (free, reduced or full-pay). Waivers may be available to eligible students.


Montessori program requirements are listed below:


* Three-year-old kindergarten program: Children eligible for the program must be age three by June 1, 2008. No transportation is provided for this half-day program.

* Four-year-old kindergarten through fifth-grade programs: These programs offer a full day of instruction. By state law, students enrolling in these classes must reach the age requirement by September 1, 2008. Transportation is provided for these programs.

 

The dates of Montessori parent information sessions are listed below:

Logan Elementary Montessori Program (Choose one session)
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, February 1, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Logan Elementary School, 815 Elmwood Avenue
To register for one of the parent information sessions listed above call 733-3028 or e-mail dboyd@richlandone.org.
Logan Elementary enrolls students from the Columbia, C.A. Johnson, Eau Claire and Keenan high school feeder zones.

Caughman Road Elementary Montessori Program (Choose one session)
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Caughman Road Elementary School, 7725 Caughman Road
To register for one of the parent information sessions listed above call 783-5534 or send an e-mail to bcope@richlandone.org.

Caughman Road enrolls students from the attendance zones of Burnside, Caughman Road, Meadowfield, Mill Creek, A.C. Moore, Rosewood and South Kilbourne elementary schools.

Gadsden Elementary Montessori Program
Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Gadsden Elementary School, 1660 South Goodwin Circle, Gadsden
To register for the parent information session listed above call 353-2231 or e-mail cybrown@richlandone.org .

Gadsden Elementary enrolls students (3K-5K only) from the attendance zones of Gadsden, Hopkins, Horrell Hill and Webber elementary schools.

Brockman Elementary Montessori Program (Choose one session)
Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 12:00 noon
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 8:15 a.m.
Location: Brockman Elementary School, 2245 Montclair Drive

To register for one of the parent information sessions listed above call the school at 790-6743 or e-mail Debra Murphy at dmurphy@richlandone.org .

Brockman’s program enrolls students (3K-grade 3) in the Satchel Ford, Brennen and Bradley elementary attendance zones. Students will be accepted in fourth- and fifth-grade programs only if they are transferring from another Montessori school.

The Montessori application process is not done on a first-come, first-served basis. All applications (with proper documentation) are due by February 15, 2008. The random selection procedure will be processed in early March and parents will be notified of their child’s selection.

Questions from the media should be directed to the Richland One Office of Communications at 231-7504 or 231-7510.