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FAQ - Enrollment

How does the enrollment process work?
Returning students and any family members of past or present students may apply for enrollment before new students may enroll. Re-registration forms are sent home to all students several weeks in advance and are also available by request in the office and posted on our website.

Enrollment is then opened up to new students. Parents of new students are encouraged to tour the school during a regular school day before submitting an application. If there are any remaining vacancies not filled during the formal registration period they may be filled at any time thereafter.

When is the registration deadline for the 2012-2013 school year?

Returning students: Friday, February 3, 2012
New students: Friday, March 2, 2012.
We offer rolling admissions if spaces are still available after the initial enrollment deadline.

How do you process enrollment applications?
Applications are first organized by requested schedule. If a student’s first choice is no longer available when their application is processed, they will be included on the list for their second choice. If we are unable to fulfill your request with any alternatives you have listed, you will receive a call as soon as possible within two weeks after the deadline to discuss other alternatives.

Any re-registration forms received after the deadline are processed in the order they are received. This same process also is used for new student registrations. After the new student registration deadline, any registration forms will be processed in the order they are received.

How do you prioritize enrollment applications?
By providing an advanced enrollment period for returning students, we aim to provide them with their first choice of schedule, however, any applications received after the deadline will be processed in the order received.

Among applications received by the deadline, priority is granted as follows:

  • Requests for full days have priority over half days.
  • Five day afternoon spaces will be filled before 4 day afternoon preschool spaces.
  • Returning students have priority over new students.
  • Siblings of returning students have priority over new students.

What if I don’t get what I requested?
If you are unable to get a morning class for instance, you may request an afternoon spot and request to be added to the morning waiting list. If we cannot fulfill your request we will contact you as soon as possible after the registration deadline to outline any options we may have for you.

How and when will I receive an enrollment confirmation?
Initially, no news is good news, as it means we were able to process your application as requested. If we are unable to fulfill your request as you have specified on your enrollment contract, we will contact you as soon as possible if we have an alternative to discuss with you. However, if we are able to give you the classes and days you request, you will receive a confirmation letter and summer school brochure near the end of March. You are welcome to contact us if you have questions.




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