The annual registration fee is due upon acceptance. The first tuition payment is due August 1st.

Lunch Bunch is from 11:15a.m. to 12:15p.m
Half-day Primary students may attend the lunch period for an additional fee of $133.00 per month, payable on the 10th of each month, based upon availability. This fee represents the tuition portion of extending the child’ s day and does not include a meal.

Tuition is based upon a traditional 9 month school year (180 days). We follow an academic year calendar that includes no school during winter and spring break and select holidays. Tuition is due in three payments on August 10th, October 10th, and December 10th. A nine-payment plan is available payable in monthly installments from August 10th through April 10th. A $25.00 late fee is assessed on any account that is not paid within 10 days. The fee for returned checks is $25.00. Statements will not be mailed
unless tuition is late. A Credit Card Authorization Form is also required due to the burden placed on the school by non-payment or late payment of funds. However, parents do not have to submit this form if tuition is paid in full by August 10th.

A family discount is available. The first (oldest) child pays regular tuition. The second sibling from the same immediate family will receive a 10% discount. Each additional child from the same immediate family will receive a 20% discount.

Withdrawal/Tuition Refund Plan
No refunds and no cancellations of unpaid obligations can be made. However, parents may purchase tuition insurance which will allow parents to recover a portion of the tuition fees if the student is withdrawn from FMS. The Tuition Refund Plan is mandatory for all families electing the 9 payment plan. The full insurance premium (2.75% of annual insured fees) is due August 10th.

Admission Policites and Procedures

Age Criteria
For the 2010 / 2011 school year, we are enrolling students age three through eighth grade. Preschool children must be at least three years of age on the date they begin attending and able to use toilet facilities independently. Elementary students should be six years of age by September 30th of the year they enter first grade. Developmental readiness is also considered.

Admissions Process
We admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to all students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admission policies, and other school administered programs. Upon receipt of application, birth certificate, application fee, and previous school records, parents will be contacted to schedule an interview. The decision to accept the child for a particular program is made after interviews are conducted. Upon acceptance, an acceptance letter and financial agreement will be provided. This agreement is to be returned with the annual, nonrefundable, registration fee of $400.00. Prior to attending, an enrollment packet will be provided. This includes enrollment forms, annual calendar, emergency contact information, health requirements and other information.

Admissions Schedule
Current students will be given preferred enrollment from February 1st to February 20th. Admission into the Primary program does not guarantee admission into the Elementary program. Students in the Elementary program must apply for readmission in February of each year.

After current students have had the opportunity to apply for re-admission, applications for new students are processed in March for the following school year in the order they are received, and on an as needed basis for the current school year if space is available.

Parent Involvement
All parents enrolling their children in FMS agree to involve themselves in their children’ s education by attending all Parent/Teacher conferences and at least one Parent Education Night per year.

Dismissal
FMS reserves the right to terminate any students’ enrollment at any time for any reason, not prohibited by law, if in FMS’ sole judgment the student is not meeting the programs goals or standards or if we do not have adequate expertise or resources for the child’ s educational, medical or other needs (subject to applicable regulatory requirements). FMS further reserves the right to decline enrollment/services to parents or guardians who, in FMS’ sole judgment, are uncooperative, abusive to school staff, or, in
FMS’ opinion, will not be satisfied with FMS’ best efforts. Withdrawal may be required if tuition is not paid on a timely basis per the financial agreement.

Behavior Standards
Foothills Montessori School assists each child in being a productive member of our learning community. If there is difficulty in meeting this standard, we will work with the child and parent to resolve the situation. If this is not successful, withdrawal may be required.

Court Costs/Costs of Collection
If, after normal channels of collection are followed, we are forced to refer your account for collection, you will pay the cost of collection, including but not limited to, attorney’ s fees. By signing the application, you acknowledge you have read and understand the admissions, tuition and behavior policies, and upon enrollment, agree to abide by these policies.