Parents are invited to learn about this exciting opportunity for their child by:
- Attending an Orientation session in the spring. An Orientation for parents considering Montessori for their child entering the first grade is essential. Speakers describe the public Montessori program and the selection process. The Orientation Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Central School – 402 North Warren.
- Completing an application form. Because of limited space in the Montessori program, entering first graders are selected by Lottery each spring.
The Lottery for students entering first grade (school year 2012-2013) is scheduled for April 25, 2012 at 4:00 pm at the May Butler Building – 5 South Rodney.
Information about the Orientation meeting and the Lottery will be sent home with kindergarten students and advertised in the Helena Independent Record in March 2012.
Observing a Montessori classroom.
Visits can be arranged by contacting the school offices at Broadwater (324-1130), Central (324-1230) or Smith (324-1530).
Determining whether the program will suit their child’s needs.
As with all optional programs offered by the Helena Public Schools, Montessori will suit some children and parents better than others.
