Admissions
Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for your interest in our school and for considering us as a partner for your child’s educational experience. We realize how crucial this decision can be for developing a passion for life-long learning!
Our mission is to provide students with a learning culture grounded in Montessori philosophy and practice that inspires a love of learning and respect for self, others and the environment. I am proud to visit our classrooms on campus and observe abstract concepts being taught through hands-on materials. Student excitement is evident as they want to involve me in what they are learning.
The Montessori approach to education has been proving itself for over 150 years and recent research supports its success. St. Augustine Public Montessori School, founded in 2012, is proud to be a part of the growing number of public Montessori schools offered to students across Florida and our nation. STA Montessori has helped attract families to the prestigious St. Johns County School District by providing a non-traditional, Montessori option as a learning choice for K-6th.
We encourage prospective families to schedule a tour of our campus. I am happy to answer any questions that you have during our admission process. I look forward to meeting you soon!
With warmest regards,
Rebekah Andreu, Assistant Director
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Complete the one-page application for enrollment consideration. Please fill out all fields. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed.
One application must be completed and submitted for each student seeking enrollment.
Confirmation of receipt of applications will be sent by email. Please ensure the email address you provide is current. If you do not receive confirmation please check with our office. Please email: enrollment@stamontessori.org
Applications must be received no later than March 22, 2024 to be included in the lottery. For best chances of selection, please apply prior to the March 22 deadline.
Applications received after March 22 will be added to the waitlist in the order received and considered on a space available basis.
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• Prospective parents/guardians (new families only) should attend one of the options providing an overview of our Montessori program.
1. February 15th, 2024 at 9:00am (in person only)
2. February 29th, 2024 at 11am (virtual only)
3. March 19th, 2024 at 9:00am (in person only)
• These events are not designed for children or prospective students. Only parents/guardians should attend. Prospective students will have other opportunities to visit the school after they have secured enrollment.
Application and Enrollment Information Session
Lottery and Selection
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• The lottery will be held on March 28, 2024 at 4:00pm.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/ihq-jgzo-rti
Attendance is not required since the numbers that are randomly selected will not be paired with student names on this call. Selected students will be notified by April 11th, 2024.
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• A Student Enrollment Package will be sent to accepted students. This must be completed and submitted within 14 days of notification.
• Students who do not enroll within the designated period will be withdrawn from the accepted enrollment list and must re-apply.
• The Enrollment Package will require proof of St Johns County residency, immunizations, and a Parent Contract of Commitment which includes the requirements for families to attend parent education classes and contribute volunteer hours.
All applicants that are not admitted through the lottery will be added to a waiting list in the order they were drawn or in the order the application was received (if after the lottery deadline). As additional spots become available, families on the waiting list will be notified and provided three days to respond with the initial enrollment form.
Waiting List
Schedule a Tour
We are currently pausing tours. Please check back in Mid-January to schedule a tour!
“To assist a child we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.”
Dr. Maria Montessori
