UNIFORMS
Dulles Montessori School is a strong advocate for uniforms.
We encourage all our students to wear uniforms. Although it
is an option for the pre kindergarteners, the Children enrolled
in the Kindergarten program are required to wear uniforms
daily except on Fridays. More information will be provided
about the uniform selection in the summer.
DISCIPLINE
There are very few discipline problems in a Montessori classroom.
Our classrooms are little communities and there are certain
simple rules that enable everyone to live together peacefully.
We like to refer to our environments as having "freedom
within limits". If someone has hard time following the
rules, we ask them to stop, refocus and return to when they
are ready ---sometimes it takes 30 seconds, sometimes it is
30 minutes depending on the child. In extreme cases, we will
meet with the parents and we work together to help the child.
If we do not feel we, as a school are equipped to handle the
situation, we will refer the parents/child to other professionals.
We have a stated discipline policy in our Parent Handbook
and adhere to it for the best interest of all children enrolled
in our school.
TRANSITION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL
We find that they are very successful. It is a new situation,
with a new set or rules and once they learn what the expectations
are, they are just fine. Academically children are well prepared
for any other type of school setting. Montessori education
gives children the gift of "the love of learning"
and it enables children to continually ask questions and seek
answers.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
We do encourage parents to come and see what their children
are doing at school. We have an "Open Door Policy"
which means you can come to visit any time you wish. We request
that you give us a month in September to help the children
ease in to the classroom routines, get to know each other
and the staff and begin to establish a work cycle. We invite
visitors to come in for observation in mid October.
SNACK AND LUNCH.
At Dulles Montessori School, we are very conscious that nutritious
foods enhance the performance and good health of your child.
Our food program emphasizes whole grains, fresh fruits and
vegetables, and a balanced selection from all food groups.
Midmorning and mid-afternoon snacks are served. Children are
provided two snacks (morning and afternoon) each day. Students
can bring their own lunch or an optional hot lunch is available
at the school. Please refer to the payment schedule if opting
to buy lunch from the school.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Tuition fees may be deductible from income taxes in some cases
for preschooler and may include before & after school
care and summer sessions for children under the age of 12.
For information contact your tax consultant or IRS office.
The Tax ID of Dulles Montessori School is 68-0607529. |
