Returning students

Preference is given to currently enrolled students. 2007-2008 Registration forms can be found on our WMS Forms page.

Supply/Activity Fee

First Child - $250 or Family Discount (2 or more children) $350 is due August 1st. of each school year, and is prorated during the year.   (If paid in full prior to July 15th, the fee is reduced to $225 (for one child) or $325 (2 or more children).

New Students

Please contact us by phone or e-mail with any questions about the School, our Programs, Enrollment Procedure or specific questions concerning your child or circumstances.  We welcome your questions because we know that choosing the right school for your child is important to you. 

Visit Us

Westside Montessori School’s faculty encourages interested parents to visit the school.  During the hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. or at other times by appointment, a member of the staff can show parents through the school and answer specific questions.  We ask that visitors be flexible in their requests for tours, as our first priority is always the care and comfort of our students.

To ensure that someone will be available, please call the school in advance to make an appointment for classroom observations and school tours. 

The school also holds "Open House" events during the year.  Please contact the school office to request notification and an invitation to the next event.

. . . or talk with us before you relocate to Houston

Many of our Westside families move to the area from other parts of the United States or other countries.  Distance and the need to make remote decisions about schools can be stressful - our staff is happy to provide parents with as much information as possible to help make a decision that is right for your family. 

The staff are experienced in working with families following corporate relocations and with children who have been speaking other languages.  We are proud of our cultural diversity and encourage children to share their different experiences with their classmates.

• Step 1 - Application

  $25 Application Fee (non-refundable) with completed application places the child on the waiting list.

  As soon as an opening exists, a child-teacher meeting and parent orientation will be scheduled to determine the child's readiness, class placement and date of admission.

   

• Step 2 - Acceptance and Enrollment

  $75 Enrollment Fee is required upon acceptance.

  One month’s tuition (deposit) is required upon enrollment. This deposit may be applied to your last month’s tuition with 30 days written notice.

  Supply/Activity Fee

  First Child - $250 or Family Discount (2 or more children) $350 is due August 1st. of each school year, and is prorated during the year.   (If paid in full prior to July 15th, the fee is reduced to $225 (for one child) or $325 (2 or more children).

   

• Step 3 - Attendance

  Immunization and current medical records are required prior to the child’s first day of attendance.

  All new students are accepted on a six week trial basis. Tuition and fees are non-refundable. A 10% tuition discount is given for the second child enrolled (on the lower tuition).

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

WMS offers a variety of after-school programs such as Guest speakers, Sports Fun, Kindergym, Kinder dance/Ballet and Mad Science.  For more information inquire at the office.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM

The success of Westside Montessori depends upon parental involvement.  WMS has experienced continuous growth and support through fundraising, social events and daily enrichment programs with the children.  The goal of establishing WMS was to create a parent cooperative affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS).

The rewards of parent involvement have been essential to WMS community life.  Volunteer programs contribute to all aspects of the school and are based on a wide range support from parents based on their own skills and available time. 

Contributions include listening to the children reading in the classroom, participating on the board, providing nutritious snacks and treats at holiday parties or by helping with equipment upkeep and seasonal gardening.  Parents lead the fundraising activities, family picnics and social events throughout the year.  A full listing of all activities and programs are available from the office and are updated regularly on the WMS Parents' page.

For specific details on Committees and Activities for current WMS parents, please see the WMS Parents page.

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MEALS

Snacks

Nutritious morning and afternoon snacks are provided by parents on a rotating basis.  Parents are notified through the monthly newsletter and weekly by the teachers.  Snack guidelines, procedures and sample menus are listed in the Parent Handbook.

Lunch

Catered hot lunches are available five days per week during the school year at an additional cost.  Ken O'Dan caters for the WMS.  Cost varies per month based on the number of school days in the month and the portion size.  Teachers help children to eat catered or nutritious home-packed lunches in a home-style environment.

UNIFORMS

Uniforms are standard attire throughout the year for all primary and elementary students.  Free dress is permitted during the summer months.  Uniforms can be purchased through Parker School Uniforms or Land's End  (find more information about uniforms here).  Spirit Day is every Friday.  On Fridays, the children can wear their WMS Spirit T-shirt given to them at the beginning of each academic year.

A gently used uniform sale is held at the school every Spring and Fall.

Westside Montessori School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all programs and activities. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or any other school-administered programs. Westside Montessori School has no religious affiliation.