How I (Stacey) Applied To A Montessori School

This was my son’s first year of school and I was not happy about the choices of public schools I was being offered. I never thought I would want to send my child to a school that I had to pay for at least not until he went to College. I was pressed for time since school was starting in a week. After deciding that I did not feel comfortable to send my child to schools that were located in bad areas of the city, we decided to check out the local Montessori School. This school was for Kindergarten and up.

We choose Montessori because they have a great reputation and a great curriculum that we thought may be a great fit for my son. I called the school and requested some information such as school fees and standards that the school upholds. The school told me I would have to pay a $ 50.00 application fee that is non refundable. They sent me over the information and I called and made an appointment for the following Tuesday. My son was nervous about attending school and we really thought that this school would beneficially to him.

That Tuesday, I went to the school with my son. When I got there, we went into the office and waited for the director to come out. A teacher came out and asked to take my son into another room while I waited for them to come back. I filled out the application while I waited. I asked questions regarding admission such as if the school accepted a payment plan which they did. I asked questions such as how many kids were in each class and so on. They were nice enough to answer all of my questions. Within 10 minutes they brought my son back to me. I paid the $ 50.00 application fee and we left.

I was told that someone would be contacting me within the next day so I could find out when my son would start school and how I can make my first payment. The next day goes by and I did not hear anything. The following day, I called the school since no one called me. I asked for the woman I had been speaking to and I was told she wasn’t in. So I asked whether or not my son would be attending and where could I send my payment. The man on the phone informed me that the school was full and there was no room for my son. He did tell me that there was a waiting list but it would be a waste of time to put my son’s name on it. Unless a child moved out of the school, there was no way my son would get in.

I was so mad, I was there 2 days before and they never did inform me that there was a chance that the school would be full. The school had room when I paid my $ 50 application fee, which is non-refundable. I decided to send my son to a public school near the house and he loves it. I have learned a lesson; just because a school has a great reputation for being a great school for some people it doesn’t mean that it is a good school for everyone. I am happy my son has made friends and is doing well in school and it doesn’t cost me a penny to send him.