How to Apply Smart Start Montessori Application for Enrollment School Session 2023 - 2024 2024 - 2025 Programs Toddlers Primary Elementary am also interested in Before and/or After Care Yes No How did you hear about SmartStart Montessori? If you were referred by a current or former Smart Start Montessori parent? What other schools are you applying to? * If none, type "none" CHILD INFORMATION * First Name Last Name Child Likes to be Called: Nickname * Date of Birth:* * Child Gender* Female Male Ethnicity (optional) Select One African American East Asian American South Asian American Caucasian Latino/Hispanic Middle Eastern Multiracial Native American Pacific Islander Other FAMILY INFORMATION 1 First Name Last Name Address Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Mobile Number * Country (###) ### #### Secondary Phone Number * Country (###) ### #### Siblings 1 First Name Last Name Siblings 2 First Name Last Name Siblings 3 First Name Last Name Siblings 4 First Name Last Name LIVING ARRANGEMENTS * Child lives with* (check ALL that apply) Father Mother Stepfather Stepmother Guardian Other Provide details Check if appropriate: Select One Parents divorced Parents separated Father deceased Mother deceased Other Was the child adopted?* * Select One Yes No If yes, at what age? Who stays with the child if both parents work regularly? When does this occur? Dominant Language at Home * Please indicate which language is spoken MOST at home. If a blend of two or more equally, indicate that and use the next space provided to explain. Select One English Spanish French Chinese German Other ( More than one language Please explain Dominant Language choice Other or More than one Additional Addresses Please list any addresses in addition to the child's custodial parents to which school information and reports are to be mailed. Date MM DD YYYY Second First Name Last Name SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION * Understanding an applicant's background helps us make informed and appropriate decisions. Please fill out this section completely, to the best of your knowledge. Prior Schooling Please list schools your child has attended and for what length of time. Date MM DD YYYY Last Grade Attended* type n/a if this will be child's first school * Has the applicant ever been suspended, asked to withdraw, or expelled from a previous school? * If yes, please email an addendum letter with explanation to smartstartmontessoriforney@gmail.com. The application will not be accepted until this letter had been received. Yes No TODDLER APPLICANTS ONLY please list approximate dates or age for the following milestones as applicable The Smart Start Toddler program does not require a specific level of speech or toilet learning, this is just to help Guide understand where the student is starting from Select One Babbling Single word phrases Simple sentences Toilet Training Began Toilet Training Complete TODDLER APPLICANTS ONLY - Please share any comments regarding speech development and toilet training ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Understanding an applicant's background helps the school make informed and appropriate decisions. Please explain any special needs your child has. Additional Information If your child has ever participated in psychological or educational assessments or counseling, please explain so we have a better understanding of his/her needs. Medical Information Is there any health information the school needs to be aware of, including allergies, physical disabilities, speech or hearing difficulties? Medication * Please list any medication your child takes regularly, along with specific dosage and condition treating. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY Educational Goals* * What are your educational goals for this child? How do you see Smart Start Montessori facilitating these goals? Parent/Guardian Roles* * What role can Waypoint expect the child's parent(s)/guardian(s) to play in facilitating this child's educational goals? Social/Emotional* * How do you see this child in his/her social/emotional development? Expectations* * Is this child's general development and academic performance in his/her present school consistent with your expectations? Areas of Encouragement* * Are you aware of any areas in which we might be able to give special help or encouragement to this child? AUTHORIZATION * I authorize Smart Start Montessori to contact current and previous schools or other sources to obtain information to support my application. I will not seek access to confidential recommendations and/or evaluation materials provided by any source before or after admission. I understand that this application will not be accepted until the parent(s)/guardian(s) of applicant have (1) taken a tour of the campus, and (2) submitted the $100 application fee. Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement* Please type your full name in the following box, which will act as a signature acknowledgement for the above authorization. Thank you!