RPMS admissions |
join us! | Rogers Park Montessori School is a community where individual differences are acknowledged and celebrated. We seek students and families who share our educational and philosophical vision, and who bring a multicultural and diverse experience to our classrooms. The admissions process provides prospective parents the opportunity to learn more about Montessori education and become acquainted with our school. It gives us an opportunity to assess each child's learning style. Toilet Training: Children must be toilet trained to enter the 3-6 program. Shadow Day: Elementary applicants are invited to shadow in one of our classrooms. During this visit, parents have the opportunity to meet with the Elementary Program Director. RPMS admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. No student, on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any RPMS education program or activity. |
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2019-2020 School Year
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Schedule a Tour Complete an Application Application for Toddler and Children's House (ages 2-5 on September 1) Interview Placement Priority Cut-off Date Application Rollover |
Applications for new enrollments to RPMS are accepted throughout the school year. |
For kindergarten and elementary transfer students, the following documents are required:
If a placement is available, the parents are notified and interviewed by the Program Director. The student will shadow in one of our classrooms and be assessed by our Learning Specialist. |
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RPMS strongly believes in the practice of encouraging families to make a long term commitment to a full Montessori education. The following priorities are observed when determining admission and class placement:
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tuition payment plans | Rogers Park Montessori School uses Smart Tuition to assist families manage tuition payments.
Click here to download the Smart Tuition Form |
RPMS offers two avenues for financial assistance: Direct Financial Assistance (Financial Aid) is based on need and designed to supplement a family's contribution. In the event a family has an emergency, this fund can also bridge tuition for the current school year. Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) is a needs based scholarship program which helps to support families that reflect our diversity statement. This fund offers more substantive support for a family who may only be able to make a minimal contribution. To qualify for assistance, families must:
Once financial aid applications, tax, and other required information have been processed, the Financial Aid Committee meets to review all applications. The information provided is strictly confidential. |
applying for financial aid | To be eligible for financial aid, families must first complete an application for enrollment. RPMS uses the services of an outside vendor, FAST, to evaluate financial aid needs. FAST does not decide whether financial assistance will be given or how much to give; rather FAST provides a need-based financial aid analysis service which includes a recommendation of what a family should reasonably contribute toward tuition. As a reminder, you must reapply each year. To start the process, please click below:
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Birth Certificate
Medical/Immunization: Student Medical Immunization Form
Vision Form: Student Eye Exam Form
Dental Form: Student Dental Form
There are no exceptions to any of these forms. |
