ADMISSIONS PROCESS OVERVIEW
We appreciate your interest in the Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park. Finding the right school to meet your child's educational needs can be an overwhelming experience. Through the admissions process we will provide you with an introduction to our school, classroom environments, and philosophy. We look forward to getting to know you and your child during this stage.
At The Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park, we are committed to excellence and to providing your child with an education for life.
All applicants for admission to The Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park are considered without regard to race, gender, age, or national origin.
OUR ADMISSIONS PROCESS
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The first step in the admissions procedure is to schedule a campus tour. This adult only tour, offers a first-hand opportunity to learn about our school, the faculty, and our curriculum.
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If you wish to pursue enrollment upon completing of the school tour, the next step in our admissions procedure is to submit an application form and schedule a student screening. A $100.00 non-refundable application/screening fee is due at this time. This fee can be mailed to the school or submitted during the student screening process.
We use the student screening as an opportunity to get to know your child. During this screening process, your child will be introduced to the directress and the appropriate prepared environment. The two of them will spend approximately 20-minutes together.
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The parent interview is the third step in our admissions procedure. Interviews are conducted with prospective parents only and are held during the school day. The interview takes approximately 30-minutes and is intended to get to know parents and the family environment better. At this time, any further questions can be answered.
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The final step in our admissions procedure is school acceptance. Admission to The Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park is determined after careful consideration of the appropriate placement of each child and the parents commitment to the Montessori method. Upon acceptance, a $200.00 non-refundable enrollment fee is due within 10 days, along with your signed school contract. Additionally, a $500.00 non-refundable tuition deposit is due, which is applied to the first year of tuition. If classroom space is not available, parents can opt to have their child placed on a wait-list. Waitlist applications are accepted at any time.
INDEPENDENT LEARNING THROUGH EXPLORATION
Within our prepared environments, children are free to respond to their natural drive to learn and work. Our program emphasizes the importance of learning through all five senses versus just through listening, watching, or reading. Students in our are encouraged to explore, discover, and experience the world. They learn by "doing" and engaging in multi-sensory exploration, which in turn, deepens their learning experience. The hand engages the brain, and our prepared environments are the only educational approach to utilize this learning method.
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The Montessori Children's House of Hyde Park is only one of the schools offering high-quality education in the Country Day Schools Tampa Bay portfolio. If your family is interested in a program at MCH that is currently full, please reach out to discuss options for your child at one of our Country Day Montessori School campuses, located in Indian Rocks Beach, Carrollwood, and Town 'n' Country.