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ABOUT MM ACADEMY        SCHOOL POLICIES           TUITION SCHEDULE

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About Martin Montessori Academy
 

 

 

Team Focus

  • Evolutionary approach to the child-parent-teacher connection, building on the successes that Maria Montessori shared with us.

Behavioral Focus

  • Greatly reduce, & eliminate, yes, eliminate the vast majority of behavioral issues facing parents. The premise is simple. All other things being equal, once we've eliminated some basic, normal misbehaviors, we will start to see happier kids and enhanced educational results. Furthermore, if there ever was a time where you could "have your cake & eat it too", this would be it. In other words, to some extent the higher educational results will simply be a bi-product of the environment in which the children are learning. The character-based curriculum being offered is enough to thrill parents & captivate the attention of the kids! Positive results will naturally follow. But the clincher is this:

Technology Focus
 

  • While children can adapt, it is not natural for them to go to school, or anywhere else for that matter for an 8 to 12 hour period every day without seeing Mom & Dad at least for a little while. Of course they'll be ok without us, but who says we should accept “ok” just because it can be done? What would happen if they could see us, if only for a few minutes during the day? At Martin Montessori Academy, this will happen! Using video conferencing, you & your child will be able to share the little moments that make life great. Your precious child will know that he is just that. He'll know just how much he matters to you. She'll see your smiling face & know that you're there for her. She'll see you right after nap time when she wants to share an exciting story with you.

  • Sometimes we worry, “seeing me during the day will only make it worse for her/him”. That can be true initially during a brief period of time when your child is experiencing separation anxiety. When correctly handled, this will not occur, or be such a short-lived time-frame, and then for the remainder of the year your child & you will be able to maintain a healthy, balanced dynamic.  Martin Montessori Academy offers parents & children the opportunity to interact for 5 - 10 minutes, via Skype Video Conferencing. Simple & secure.

***This interaction will pay dividends at home & on the report card eventually!***

  
   
 

 

  
Martin Montessori Academy Policies
 
"At MM Academy, we focus on removing roadblocks to learning to accelerate your child's educational experience. We strive to create a healthy, SAFE, peaceful environment."
Admission Policy:
Admission is open to all children ages four months to twelve years without regard to race, creed, sex or national origin.

Enrollment:
Each child must have the following items on file:
  • A completed and signed enrollment form
  • State of Florida Student Health Examination (HRS-H Form 3040). This form is yellow and available from your pediatrician.
  • Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form HRS 680). This form is blue and available from your pediatrician.

Open year-round
The school follows Pinellas County School holidays during the school year, but is open during the summer!** Fixed Holidays observed each year will be as follows:
  1. New Years Day
  2. Memorial Day
  3. Independence Day (July 4th)
  4. **July 5th - July 20th we are closed**
  5. Labor Day
  6. Thanksgiving Day
  7. Christmas Day (On Christmas Eve we will close at noon)
    8.
Hours:
The school is open from 7:30am to 5:30pm - Monday thru Friday. The structured portion of the curriculum begins at 9am

Nutrition:
Please send a nutritionally balanced meal for your child. An ice pack should be placed in their lunch box to keep all milk products cold. MM Academy's hot lunch program will start at the beginning of 2011. The school will furnish two snacks a day.
 

Discipline:
Our discipline policy is rooted in the philosophy as observed in the Redirecting Children's Behavior course offered through the International Network for Children & Families.  Additional inspiration comes from the teachings of Maria Montessori, Gandhi, & Jesus. Outside influence is welcome. If you have something to say that might enhance the experience offered to the children & parents, by all means, share!
 
Illness:
When your child becomes ill at school, you will be notified immediately. Martin Montessori Academy will do whatever possible to accommodate your child when ill. If it becomes necessary, please be prepared to have someone pick up your child. Program fees are still charged regardless of days missed due to illness or other family matters.

Medicines:
State law prohibits us from giving over-the-counter medication. When prescription medication is to be dispensed by the center, the medicine must be in the original prescription bottle and a medication form must be completed.

Sign In/Out:
A digital sign in/sign out form will be available on the computer at the main entrance of the Academy with each child's name. Please sign your child in and out every day.

Release of Children:
Children will be released only to those persons whose names are registered with us. Identification may be required of unknown individuals picking up the child.

Returned Check Charge:
There will be a $25 charge on any returned check.

Arrival and Pickup:
The Parent/Guardian will escort the child into and out of the center.
 

 

Martin Montessori Academy                                  Tuition Schedule 2010-2011

 

Single Payment                           Two Payments                    Twelve payments

                                                          Option                                          Option                                    Option

                                                       Due 8/1/2010                            Due 8/1/10 & 12/1/10               Due 8/1/10 thru 7/1/11

 

Infants                                           8,200.00                                          4,200.00                                  820.00

(0 – 24 months)

Pre-Primary (2 year old)

& Primary (Pre-K & K)

Half Days                      xxx.xx                                               xxx.xx                                     xxx.xx

                Full Days*                    8,100.00                                            4,200.00                                820.00

                                                                                                       

Tuition includes all direct educational costs including books and materials, but excludes uniforms and incidental charges such as lunches, field trips, yearbook, camps, extended-care and enrichment programs.

     

Tuition Deposit

The tuition deposit is a non-refundable reservation fee, payable upon enrollment for all students. It is applied to the last tuition payment(s). The tuition deposit is non-refundable for early withdrawal.

Tuition Deposits                                    Half Day Students                                  $xxx.xx

 Full Day Students                                  $750.00

Additional Information

Early Re-enrollment

Current students who re-enroll before January 31, 2011 will receive a 4% discount on the 2011-2012 tuition. The courtesy early re-enrollment opportunity from December 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011, is exclusively for current students.

Family Tuition Discount

Families with more than one child attending MM Academy  are entitled to a Family Tuition Discount. All younger siblings will receive an 8% discount toward their respective tuition. (No other fees are subject to discounts). The discount is applied to the youngest child(ren) attending.

Full Tuition Pre-Pay Discount

Additional tuition discounts are available for families that wish to pre-pay their full tuition. The discount would be:

• 5% if paid in full by December 31, 2010

• 4% if paid in full by January 29, 2011

• 3% if paid in full by February 26, 2011

• 2% if paid in full by March 31, 2011

• 1% if paid in full by April 30, 2011

Day School Tuition 4/15/10

  
   

Daily Classroom Schedule

7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Children & families greeted. Children put items in cubbies and wash hands. Self-chosen solitary or group play within indoor and outdoor learning centers. 
9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
Morning Meeting: Children and teacher discuss ideas for that day's activities. 
9:50 - 11:40 a.m.
Project Work/ Activity Time/ Outdoor Play/Snack: Children and teacher discuss that day's activity ideas. Children explore activities in indoor and outdoor areas and learning centers. These may include: art, science, math, dramatic play, language arts (including listening, speaking, reading and writing activities), creative movement, water/sand/sensory play, simple cooking or baking, block play, table games, outdoor play, visiting experts on project topics & walks to local park. (Open Snack is available until 10:35 a.m.)
11:40 - 12:00 p.m.
Music and transition to washing hands for lunch.
12:00 - 12:40 p.m.
Lunch time. Children eat in a small group to promote conversation. 
12:40 - 1:00 p.m.
Toileting, hand-washing, and tooth-brushing. Transition activities to rest and naptime: story reading (group or individual), play in areas, once a week movie.
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Rest & nap time with calming music.
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Open snack: Children wash hands and when hungry eat nutritious foods in a relaxed self-serve style.
2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Gradual wake up, toileting, hand-washing, snack time, clean up, self-chosen play indoors and outdoor play area.