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Garden Oaks - Admissions

Dear Prospective Montessori Parent,

Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Program at Garden Oaks Elementary! Notifications will be mailed on February 26th of your application status for the program. This letter is to inform you of some key information as you complete the application process.

  • Attendance at one parent orientation is mandatory for your application to be considered for the lottery. You MUST attend an orientation or your application will not be eligible. You may choose one of the following dates: Thursday, January 28th, at 6:30pm or Saturday, February 6th at 9:30 a.m. The orientation on February 6th is during the 16th Annual Garden Oaks Chapter of the Friends of Montessori Community Pancake Breakfast! The purpose of the orientation meeting is for you to learn more about the Montessori method of education and to clarify the commitments of your family’s potential participation in the program should you be accepted.

  • The Montessori Program at Garden Oaks Elementary is a tuition-based Pre-K program for three and four year olds with priority given to children zoned to the school. In addition to tuition and HISD board approved funds, the program is supported by the fundraising efforts of the non-profit parent organization, Friends of Montessori as well as by contributions made to the program.

  • In Houston Independent School District, the fee for all tuition-based programs is based on state funding formulas. This annual amount for the 2009-10 school year was $4,290.00. We anticipate a 3-5% increase in tuition for the 2010-11 school year. Should you be accepted to the program, you must submit your written notice of acceptance by March 12, 2010 followed by a non-refundable deposit of $450 (check or money order made to Garden Oaks Elementary), must be received in the Garden Oaks Elementary office by April 9, 2010. Should Garden Oaks not receive this deposit, you will forfeit your space and it will be offered to the first family on the waiting list.

  • As a part of the district-required enrollment documents, all students who are 3 and 4 years old must complete the enclosed HISD Pre-Kindergarten Application form. You will be asked to complete this form again when school begins per district requirements which stipulate that the form must be updated within 30 days of the start of the school. Should you qualify for subsidized PK, you may be eligible for scholarship consideration for the Montessori program. Scholarships are underwritten by the Friends of Montessori and require additional documentation.

  • If you are interested in applying to the program on a scholarship basis, you must include documentation at this time. This consists of copies of current W-2 and a copy of the past year’s income tax return. Should you fail to provide these documents, you will not be considered for a scholarship. Garden Oaks also offers traditional PK programs free of charge for all families who qualify. Families enroll in the traditional program by completing the HISD Pre-Kindergarten Application form which is also available at this time at the school office.

  • Complete the enclosed Evaluation Form (and Teacher Evaluation for Transfer Students). This information helps us better match students and teachers. Your thoughtful consideration is appreciated.

  • If you are not zoned to Garden Oaks Elementary School, complete the enclosed Transfer Agreement as well.

Your application is considered ready for consideration once the items below have been successfully completed and received in the school office at 901 Sue Barnett, Houston, Texas 77018. Please feel free to call 713-696-2930 if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in our program. We look forward to working with your family for many years to come!

Best wishes,
Lindsey Pollock, Principal
Garden Oaks Elementary

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