Young Children’s Community: (Ages 2 to 3 years)
In addition to being at least 18 months old, children beginning this program should be demonstrating their desire for independence. It is also helpful for parents to be willing to encourage these early steps towards self-sufficiency.

Primary: (Ages 3 to 5)
Applicants should be at least age three by the school year for which he or she is applying, although sometimes exceptions are made for younger students.
Primary students must have toilet independence prior to starting school.

Elementary, Intermediate, and High School: (Ages 6 through 12th grade)
Teacher recommendations and the child’s transcript should be sent directly from the child’s current school or teacher. We will supply you with the list of needed reports depending on the age/level of your child. It is important we receive these before your scheduled interview so we can be prepared to talk to you about your child and how we can all best serve his or her needs.

We are very pleased that you completed your tour and have decided to apply to Butler Montessori.

The online application is a seven-page form that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. You can begin the application and then return later to complete if necessary.

Here is a list of information you will be asked to provide when completing the application form:

• Information about your child: name, age, current or previous schools.
• Household information for each home the child resides in: address, names and contact information for each parent or guardian that resides in that residence with the child.
• Sibling information: names, ages, where siblings attend school.
• Any special circumstances that we should be aware of: physical, emotional, educational, parental, as well as any provisions or testings that are pending or in place.

Once the online admissions application and $100 (per family) application fee is received, and if a spot becomes available for your child, you will be contacted to schedule your admissions interview. Should you decide to withdraw your application and no admission interview has taken place, we do refund the application fee.

Admissions interviews and parent observations are scheduled on designated days and last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. During this time, both parents participate in a meeting with the Head of School and take part in classroom observations. This is an opportunity to further explore the philosophy of the school, ask questions and determine if Butler Montessori is a good match for your child and family.

A date and duration (half or full day) are scheduled for prospective students ages 4 and older to visit in a classroom. This visit allows both the child and the guide (teacher) a chance to get to know each other and provides an opportunity for the guide to observe the child’s synergy in the classroom. During this time, a brief educational screening will be done by our educational specialist.

Butler Montessori offers a limited amount of financial assistance to qualified students. Financial assistance is only available to third-year Primary (kindergarten) through 12th-grade students.

For more information please contact Scott Chidakel in the Business Office. [email protected]