COMMUNITY MONTESSORI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The application process must be completed by the first Friday in December to be eligible for the lottery. 

Please click here to learn more about the application process.

Families must complete an application form again when moving to Kindergarten in the Charter School, with the exception of the observation. 

You will be notified by the last week of January of either your child’s acceptance or participation in the lottery. If you have any questions about the application process or have not heard from us regarding your child’s placement, please call our office at 812-948-1000. If a lottery is necessary, it will be scheduled during February with enrollment taking place in March.  Lottery results should be posted within 24-48 hours to our website, www.shiningminds.com.

1. We will read and abide by all guidelines and policies of the Community Montessori Family Handbook.
2. We will communicate with the staff any pertinent information pertaining to our child or family in a timely manner.
3. We will be consistent with our child’s attendance and be on time daily or notify the studio teachers of any absences by 8:00 am.
4. When our child must be absent, outside of illness, we will utilize the Absence Waiver by making a plan with the teachers about appropriate work during the absence at least two weeks in advance.
5. We will bring snack as scheduled throughout the year and bring only fresh fruits and vegetables (early education) or fruits, vegetables, eggs and cheese (elementary) based on the Handbook guidelines.  We will involve our child in this activity from helping cutting the vegetables to giving them a budget to plan, prepare, and oversee the whole week.
6. We will support our child in bringing a “nutritious” lunch daily (children at least 6 years and up should be preparing/packing their own lunch).  We will also support the “one small dessert” policy and talk to our child about “healthy” foods.
7. We will observe our child during “class time”, or work with them before or after school, to further our understanding of the educational program of Community Montessori.  We will spend at least 10 minutes a week either observing at the observation windows (3-6) or having our child give us a tour of the work in the studio before or after school. 
8. If we wish to engage with learners in the studio, we will attend/view the Volunteer/Substitute Workshop and provide necessary information to be approved as a volunteer at the school.
9. We will attend at least two PIP (Parent Involvement Partnership) Workshops to further our growth as a parent family (most PIP Workshops are recorded and can be viewed online for those who cannot attend).
10. We will attend at least one of the “Work Nights” offered throughout the school year.
11. We will make arrangements to attend all Parent Partner Conferences throughout the year and be a collaborative participant.
12. We will respect the staff at Community Montessori.  Any studio questions, concerns, or comments should be directed to the studio teacher(s).  Any school related questions, concerns, or comments should be communicated directly to Glenn Fondren, Family Liaison or Barbara Burke Fondren, Director of Community Montessori. Special conferences can be scheduled with the teacher(s) and Director both in attendance.  If, after communication to our teacher and the administrative staff, we do not feel our concern was addressed, we know we can appeal to the Board of Directors by using the form that is on the website. 
13. We will adhere to a Gossip Free campus and believe modeling this to our children is of the highest importance!
14. We will assist the school and studios by committing 10+ hours of our time and/or talent to the studio and/or the Parent Involvement Partnership throughout the year (a complete list of ideas is given at enrollment and by email throughout the year).
15. We will read to, read with, or listen to our child read daily based on the interests and learning style of our child. 
16. We will work toward a non-corrective interaction with our child and try to utilize natural and logical consequences in discipline to be more consistent with the Community Montessori Philosophy.
17. We will use the ideas and guidance of the studio teachers to support and facilitate work-at-home activities with our child (all learners 6 years and up should engage in work-at-home activities daily and turn in these activities to their studio).