All records listed below must be submitted to Aidan via Magnus Health in order for your child to begin school. The use of broadcast emails and/or social media to contact fellow parents about sensitive issues involving Aidan policy, teachers, staff or students is inappropriate and may be grounds for probation or dismissal. The policies outlined in the sections below refer to Aidans standard operating procedures. All tuition payments must be paid directly to TADS. AIMS encourages parents who are interested in high-level decision making to stay informed about the work of the Board of Trustees by reading school publications, talking to the Head of School, and attending appropriate meetings. At Aidan Montessori School, reasons for absences being excused include the following: In the event of multiple unexcused absences, parents can expect the following measures from the school: Families with excessive absences, regardless of whether they are unexcused or excused, may be put on probation at the Schools sole discretion. All children enrolled at Aidan Montessori School shall go outdoors for recess, walks, PE class, and ASP unless the air temperature and/or the wind-chill factor is below 25 as reported by the National Weather Service for Washington, DC, at the time of said outdoor activity. These are festive occasions for students and parents to celebrate the year and to thank the teachers, assistants, and classroom volunteers. Aidan Montessori School reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend its policies, programs and/or guidelines, including the contents of this Handbook, at any time with or without prior notice. The school has a limited supply of extra clothes. If your child comes home wearing something unfamiliar, please wash these and return them to school promptly. Some classes, inspired by their students, undertake projects that evolve from particular natural disasters and/or special interests. . Any inquiries regarding the Records Retention and Management Policy or Records Retention Schedule should be referred to the appropriate employee in charge of the department or the Records Management Coordinator who will seek advice from the Head of School as needed. Please explain the Arrival/Dismissal policies and procedures to all caregivers who drop off or pick up your child. When a child demonstrates readiness, and has met the chronological criteria, their teacher and parents discuss ways that the family can support a transition to the next level. This employment is between the individual faculty/staff and the family. Thus, homework becomes replaced by the work of the home.. Parents are encouraged to involve their children in these drives and events. We like to go outside even if it's raining or snowing! Admission decisions and Financial Aid notifications are sent to new families in March. The Learning Support Services Team is available to assist you in your search for outside services, especially through DCPS or your local jurisdiction. After dropping off or picking up, cars must exit onto Woodley Road. The permission waiver information contains details for supervision and notification. Billing statements and invoices are accessible from the TADS portal. As parents, your involvement is critical in your childs success during his or her developmental journey. Here are some guidelines for interacting with the Business Office: Tuition for any given school year is due in the month of June preceding the school year. Pull over as far to the right as possible and turn on your hazard lights while waiting so cars coming down the street can pass. Aidan Montessori School is authorized to release a child only to their parents or guardian, unless we receive in writing the names of other people permitted to pick up your child. Ms. Mary. These may be important parts of Montessori materials and need to be returned to school. ASP personnel are sensitive to the needs of children at all ages and stages of development in creating activities. In practice, the greater impediment to effective teamwork between independent schools and parents grows out of misunderstandings about school decision-making processes: Who makes decisions in independent schools? Allegations of abuse or assault will be thoroughly investigated and offenders will be dealt with appropriately. It explores topics chosen to assist daily practice. Please do not send cookies, muffins, cupcakes, individual snack cups, juice boxes, nuts, grapes, hot dogs, popcorn, soda, or candy of any kind. Please know that your childs well-being and safety are our highest priority. Lessons can be long and complex, and it is not possible to present the new concept or skill with the same level of detail to a child who has missed the initial presentation. Upper Elementary students arriving after 8:30 AM must report to the Receptionist and not enter through the playground. Research, reading, and special projects can be done at home as a continuation of work started in class. Aidan is also accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS). Aidan cannot guarantee that schools will receive our recommendations in a timely fashion if we do not receive the forms by the deadline before Winter Break. COUNTRY MONTESSORI PARENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021 Our care of the children should be governed not by the desire to 'make them learn things', but by the endeavor always to keep burning within them the light which is called intelligence. This is one of Aidans most popular events. Information will be posted on the website and disseminated by way of our text notification system. In addition, consultations and reviews, workshops and refresher courses, and work with training centers to assist in the preparation of future Montessori teachers.
PDF The Montessori School Parent Handbook A decision to grant or not grant Financial Aid to a family for any year does not guarantee future support or a consistent level of support in subsequent years. Expulsion: A student will leave the Aidan community permanently.
PDF Namaste Montessori School School Policy and Parent Handbook Aidan is a member of this national umbrella organization for independent schools throughout the country. When siblings have different arrival times, we provide Gap Care which allows you to drop all siblings off at the earliest arrival time at no extra charge. 29th International Montessori Congress, Thailand, Rescheduled to August 2-5 2023Bangkok, Thailand. The full Board votes annually to fill any vacancies and to elect officers for the following year. The Board works through standing committees: Executive; Advancement; Trustees; Finance; Buildings and Grounds; and Access, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. All communications created on behalf of the School by any member of the community must be checked by the Director of Communications before being distributed to the Aidan community. In most independent schools, decision-making authority at the highest level resides in a volunteer Board of Trustees whose membership often includes current parents. To ensure swift and safe arrival and dismissal process, please refrain from chatting with other drivers and Aidan staff during these times. Depending on your preference, you can download a printable PDF of this document or read it directly on this page.
PDF 2020-2021 PARENT HANDBOOK - Montessori School of Westminster The Community Service Committee of the PA organizes charitable efforts throughout the year. At times, a teacher and administrator may request that a Counselor work with an individual child and their parents. Any families that need to make an adjustment to their automatic withdrawal should first contact the business office. It is best if children do not discuss a party that is coming up or a party that they have been to because other children may feel excluded. Placements will be made at the sole discretion of Aidan Montessori School. Please click this link in order to access the Records Retention Schedule. After dropping your child off, you may turn left (towards Connecticut) or right (towards Garfield) onto Woodley Road from 27th Street. 10 tardies: a formal warning and meeting with the Assistant Head of School, Head of School and/or School Counselor to identify an action plan. You cannot make a turn onto 27th Street from Woodley Road, as 27th Street is one-way heading south (only one direction in the block in front of the school campus). All records, files, conversations, and conferences are held for the benefit of the child and are strictly confidential. This applies to all employees, parents, students, volunteers, and subcontractors. Personnel will make parents aware of which allergies are present in the room, while maintaining medical confidentiality. The by-laws should clearly state the Associations mission to support the decisions and policies of the Board and administration. Because students manage their own work every day, there is no need to practice such skills at home. Parent Handbook I. It helps to fill the gap between tuition income and the actual cost of an Aidan education. Lunches, like our snack, should be healthy and nutritious. Parents and guardians dropping off/picking up should assist their child in and out of the vehicle as needed. Sandwiches, cheese and crackers, cold cuts, even cold pizza are good options. Additionally, orders shipped through USPS and internationally may experience significant delays. 2022- 2023 aecms community handbook The Community Handbook outlines all of the information, policies, and procedures that you need to know to be a member of our community, as well as, resources for parents as they navigate all of the different stages of their child's life from Infancy through the Kindergarten year. When joined by a common set of beliefs and purposes, the independent school and its parents form a powerful team with far-reaching positive effects on children and the entire community. Prepare the children for other external testing (as a life skill). Financial Aid awards do not rollover from school year to school year; applications must be submitted to TADS for each successive school year. Lunch should not include items that need to be microwaved or refrigerated. They would not be able to participate without the help and guidance of our volunteers. In the event that Aidan opens on a delayed schedule, Half-Day Toddler classes will not be held but full-day toddlers should attend after the delayed opening. If your child is enrolled in ASP, you will be asked to provide snack foods for the group, usually twice a year. The goals of the program are twofold: (1) to attract a diverse socioeconomic student body, and (2) to provide tuition payment assistance to families within the school who require such assistance and who meet the established criteria. In the coming years, your support will shape the school as a place where students can achieve the highest standard of education. Aidans Auction is held annually in March with all proceeds benefiting our Financial Aid Program. In such cases, both the parent and the school should consider whether another school would be a better match for the family. Parents hereby acknowledge and assume the risk of their child becoming infected with COVID-19 at School. The payment plan options are listed below: Each family must select a payment plan in TADS. - Jenna, current parent. Coordinate with your childs teacher on an appropriate day/time and check in about foods to avoid due to severe allergies in the classroom. While focusing on making the School as safe as possible for children, the School cannot guarantee the total absence of peanuts or peanut products in foods that are brought to campus by every child.
Aidans after-school Discovery Program is a chance for students to explore interests beyond Aidans regular curriculum. When faced with questions about such issues, Board members will pass those concerns on to the Head of School, as is best practice for Trustees in independent schools. Each year, Aidan is fortunate to receive many gifts of time, talent, and treasure, which are essential to our success. Price: $25.00, MontessoriGuide.org is an online professional development tool sponsored by AMI/USA. Heading south on Connecticut (toward Dupont Circle), turn right on Cathedral (not Garfield) and left on 27th Street. It's also a great way for children to meet their classmates! Payment is due at the time of reservation. If the line gets too long, additional cars in line may be asked to circle the block. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchase when you shop at AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) and select Aidan Montessori School as your receiving charity or by visiting this link (https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-0746156). This not-to-be-missed social event for parents is a kick-off event for the Annual Auction to Fund Students and a great time for everyone who attends. Award notifications will be sent in early January.
Parent Handbook - Meadow Montessori School, Metro Vancouver, Maple In the extreme case, however, an impasse may be so severe that the parent cannot remain a constructive member of the community. When it comes time for a student to join another class, teacher assignments are thought out very carefully. The school will do its best to confirm receipt of this notification and help you with any questions you have.
PDF Montessori Preschool Family Handbook - Evergreen Academy The Head of School will issue a Records Disposal Suspension Notice, and routine disposal of the relevant records will be suspended pending authorization by the Head of School to resume routine record disposal. Toddler families are usually asked to provide food three times a year. The desired sun and insect repellent products must then be placed in a clear plastic bag along with the permission form. How are those decisions made? There will be no observation during the first six weeks of school to allow for the establishment of the classroom routines and childrens adaptation process. Parent Handbook. Generous contributions help us to provide our students with the best educational experience possible by supporting classrooms, faculty and staff salaries and benefits, professional development, and maintenance of the building and grounds. If no preference is noted, then the family will be billed under Plan A. Aidan Montessori School recognizes the importance of a strong financial aid program. Attend the Looking Ahead to Lower Elementary event. Snacks should be wholesome, not sugary or sweet. Children demonstrate their learning by teaching other children, presenting projects, and engaging in conversations. This is $10 for the first ten minutes, changing to $35 for pick-ups that are more than 10 minutes late. Aidan began life as St. Aidan School on the campus of Dunbarton School for Girls, a Catholic college for women on what is now the Howard University Law School campus on Upton Street NW. We decided to seek the child who emerges under the conditions described by Dr. Montessori in her writings. Aidan is a Peanut Free Environmentplease read labels carefully and check with your childs teacher for any other foods to avoid in the event of a severe allergy within the class! You are there to closely supervise the children assigned to you AT ALL TIMES from the moment of departure from the School until they are returned to their classrooms. Timeline for assessing the success of the Individual Behavior Plan. If we do not have this information, we will not allow your child to attend class. Dear MSW Families, Welcome to our most recent version of the MSW Parent Handbook , your guide to procedure and policy at the Montessori School of Westminster. Passing on confidential, damaging or harmful information is not acceptable. Observations provide an opportunity to become familiar with your childs daily experiences in the Montessori environment.
PDF PARENT HANDBOOK - Brackendale 15 unexcused absences: report filed with OSSE and families are placed on probation. Brackendale Montessori Parent handbook 3 Rev. Aidans Consent and Waiver forms for leaving campus are completed by the parents as part of the emergency contact information request during the summer. Parents have discussed this with their child to the extent appropriate for the childs age and maturity and will continue to emphasize adherence to these protocols. In order to qualify for sibling preference, applications must be received by the deadline indicated in the calendar. If we notice that your child has become noncompliant with any of their vaccinations, there will be a notice sent via email, with the information you need about what actions need to be taken, and help on how to take them. Please ask your child to refrain from discussing social events during the school day. Field trips and Going Outs should NOT be viewed as a chance to chat with other parents. Be sure to do this at the change of seasons and when new articles are purchased. In order to provide appropriate classroom support, the School may request and/or require that parents seek diagnostic evaluation(s) of their child through outside professional services. Download the whole book by simply clicking the button down below or just reading it from this page. Records created or obtained in electronic format must be treated the same as records in hard copy under this policy. Parents who drive on field trips are required to have a copy of their drivers license on file with the Office.
Parent Handbook Montessori Children's Garden Aidan is proud of its AMI-trained classroom faculty and accomplished specialty faculty and administrators. During the third year of Primary, parents should do the following: Parents may contact the Business Office with questions regarding tuition and fees. There are times when a student may exhibit repeated behavior that is troubling or harmful to themselves, other students, the schools physical environment, or other members of the Aidan community. The prescription medication must be accompanied by a Medication Authorization Form stating the current date, dosage, and time the medication should be given, dates of administering the medication, and whether the medication should be returned at the end of each day. At Aidan Montessori School, we acknowledge the gift of the life of each person in our community. Please be understanding. Parents are encouraged to visit Aidans website, www.aidanschool.org, for general information, calendar details, emergency updates, and more. Many of our Greater Washington area independent schools are accredited by AIMS (Washington, DC does not have a DC-specific accrediting body). Over the continuum of enrollment, each child grows at their own pace, reaching milestones approximate to chronological age. Keystone Montessori School, Inc. 55 Middlesex St, North Chelmsford, MA, 01863, USA (978) 251-2929 Families are required to complete their TADS agreement and account setup by April 5. Thoughtful questions and suggestions should be welcomed by the school. Aidan requests that parents work through the application process closely with the administration, allowing Aidan to advocate on behalf of the students. Drinks are not necessary, as we encourage students to drink lots of water throughout the day. Parent Resources Each Montessori program across the district will provide opportunities to familiarize parents with Montessori philosophy. Information that has been recorded on a storage medium and can be retrieved. To do so, please to https://www.remind.com/join/fa940 and follow the prompts, or to subscribe manually, text @fa940to the number81010. We oppose discrimination and consciously recognize the value of diversity throughout our hiring practices, admission and financial aid processes, classroom composition, professional development, community, and classroom activities. Phrasing of instructions should be direct and to the point. Give the children experience using computer-administered, standardized tests.
Parent Handbook Children's House Montessori School Being present at the school and on field trips requires confidentiality regarding what is observed or heard. If an Elementary child is picked up from ASP after 4:15 PM, the family will be billed $15 for the first ten minutes and $30 should the family be more than ten minutes late. 2:45 PM-3:00 PM: Full-Day Toddler Dismissal, 2:45 PM-3:00 PM: Full-Day Primary Dismissal, 3:45 PM-4:00 PM: Lower Elementary Dismissal, 3:45 PM-4:00 PM: Upper Elementary Dismissal. This includes keeping private matters outside of the school, maintaining agreements at all levels regarding performance of duties, and meeting the needs of individual children and staff. Field trips are planned for Elementary students and a limited number is planned for the oldest Primary students. Independent schools must communicate their procedures to parents, who, in turn, share the important responsibility to become informed members of the school community. In the event of excessive tardiness, parents can expect the following measures from the school: It is difficult for a child to miss school for an extended time for any reason. Only you can determine how much to give, but we ask each family to be as generous as possible and to participate in as many ways as they can. Parents with concerns about the school or with decisions made by the administration or faculty are encouraged to inquire about and follow the schools review process, but they should not expect the Board of Trustees to act as an appeals board. No child will be allowed to sit in the front seat. If the Epi-pen is administered, we will call 911, and the parent will be notified. Aidan teachers, staff and parents are all expected to strive for high standards of etiquette and behavior. Parent Handbook Bridgeview Montessori School Parent Handbook Current (updated, November 2021) GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADVERTISING AND NOTICES Announcements for Bridgemail and Parent Notice boxes are limited to student and school related information and events only. Standard text messaging rates apply.
2022-2023 Parent Handbook - Amherst Montessori School Having correct email addresses for each family is very important. 3 tardies: a call from your childs teacher. Final review of tuition assistance requests are made by the Financial Aid Committee, and funds are awarded through the Head of School. Parents understand that the School has implemented protocols that require their child to adhere to certain practices, designed to mitigate the risks of contracting the virus. Check Pages 1-18 of Montessori Parent Handbook in the flip PDF version.
Parent Handbook | Montessori Learning Center Pictures and videos of our students may be featured on our website and social media platforms throughout the year. Throughout various points in the school year, Aidan identifies ways to give back and support our local community. The Parent Handbook Montessori Philosophy The Montessori Method of education was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, Italy's first female physician. During these periodic campaigns, we will ask you to support these long-term efforts in addition to Annual Giving. An annual contract is a considerable savings from the drop-in rate. This information can be found on your childs online class portal. If your child is going home with someone not on our list, such as a friend after school, the School Office must have permission in writing/email from you. General Information Faculty and Staff Immediate verbal correction and/or redirection of behavior in a developmentally appropriate manner.
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