Recruitment & Admissions
Our goal in the process of admissions and recruitment is to welcome families for whom the school will be a good match. We are seeking families who share common values and goals with the school and who, after consideration and exploration, have concluded that our school is something that they want very much for their children. When we admit a new student, we are welcoming the child, his or her parents, siblings, and extended family into the school community.
In making admissions decisions, we will give preference to families whom we believe are committed to learning about the Montessori philosophy and embracing the long term value of a Montessori education. In accordance with the Montessori tradition, we do not ordinarily accept children after the age of three; however, older children are accepted on a case by case basis.
In the admissions process, we consciously treat parents with respect and honesty as partners in exploring whether or not we would be a good match. We will help them to grasp the true nature of the school and what it has to offer, and allow them to weigh all the factors as they consider whether our school is indeed the right match for them and their child.
The first step in the admissions process is to learn about the Montessori School of Winston-Salem and our educational programs. We strongly encourage prospective families to attend one of our regularly scheduled open houses to tour the school, observe in a classroom, meet some of our families, and learn more about Montessori education. We will make every effort to accommodate individual scheduling needs of prospective parents.