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Application Process

How to Apply for Admission to Cardinal Montessori School

  1. APPLICATIONS FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR:
    Applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be accepted beginning on Wednesday, February 1st.
  2. VISIT OUR CAMPUS:
    Families interested in applying to Cardinal Montessori School are encouraged to visit the campus to experience the school firsthand. Tours are held during the morning so parents can observe students and teachers in the classroom. Parents can schedule a tour by contacting CMS directly.
  3. ACQUIRE ADMISSION MATERIALS AND SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
    Submit your completed application to CMS along with a $200 deposit that will be applied to your last tuition payment. We will need to see and make a copy of your child’s original birth certificate.
  4. SUBMIT TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS:
    Teacher recommendation forms and transcripts are required for all students older than six years old who are currently enrolled in another school. Teacher recommendations must be sent directly from the teacher to Cardinal Montessori School.
  5. ADMISSION DECISIONS:
    Admission decisions are based on many factors, including the student's teacher recommendation, school records, test results, and the availability of space in the grade to which the student is applying.
  6. UPON ACCEPTANCE:
    Upon acceptance to Cardinal Montessori School, families must submit a $250 non-refundable registration fee. Completed medical forms will be due before the first day of school.