Enrollment Information
How to Enroll:
Buena Vista Montessori, A Colorado Springs District #11 Public School
Application for Admission
At Buena Vista Elementary School we value the admission process, as each new family's opportunity to experience our community of learners and to learn about the Montessori educational philosophy. Buena Vista Elementary School looks for students that will thrive in a multi-age environment that provides freedom of choice within limits while supporting the development of individual autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and personal and social responsibility. Families are expected to work with Buena Vista in a spirit of respect and collaboration that will support their child and our mission. Thank you for considering Buena Vista.
Application Process
Parent Observation
Parents are expected to visit and observe the level their child is applying for to gain a sense of our school. Please note that observation sessions are for adults only. This visit will include a brief video and two classroom observations using a Learning Styles Assessment tool to identify key behaviors and skills appropriate to that level. Please call the office to make an appointment for an observation and/or request an information packet, 719-328-4100.
Child Visit
After your parent observation, we schedule a special time for your child to visit in the classroom. Faculty work with, observe and conduct a Learning Styles Assessment for your child to see if s/he is at a level of maturity to be comfortable and productive in that environment. The length of the visit varies with the age of the child from 30 minutes for primary and lower elementary to 1 1/2 hours for upper elementary.
Assimilation Review Conference
Within the first two to three weeks of school you will be invited to a conference with your child’s teacher and the principal. During this conference you will have the opportunity to review the Learning Styles Assessment that will be completed on your child.
Entrance Age Requirements
Pre-K children must be 3 years old by October 1 and potty trained.
Kindergarten children must be 5 years old by October 1.
Student Records
Please plan to provide your child’s birth certificate, updated immunizations and transcripts from their current school at the time of registration.
Pre-K students must provide a current physical in addition to the birth certificate and immunizations.
Tuition
Please see our Preschool link for the tuition rates for our preschool program.
*Kindergarten through 5th grade is tuition free*
Non-discrimination Policy
Buena Vista Elementary is a Colorado Springs District #11 Public School and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital status in any aspects of its operations, policies and procedures including, but not limited to, enrollment, hiring, termination, educational policies, athletic programs and any other school administered programs. To begin the enrollment process, please call us at 328-4100 to make an appointment.
Please fill out a Choice Application to bring it when you visit the school. You may also send it to us via email or postal service to 924 W Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
Preschool Enrollment Availability:
We offer ½ day and full day options for our preschoolers. All preschoolers attend 5 days a week. Please see the chart below for tuition and fees for our preschool.
There is no tuition for Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Highlighted items must be paid at time of enrollment. Please note that 2 separate checks must be written. |
½ Day Preschool: 8am-11am |
Full Day Preschool: 8am-2:30pm |
Kindergarten: 8am-2:30pm |
Non-refundable, one-time fee for disposable supplies |
$75 |
$75 |
None |
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Non-refundable deposit |
$269/mo |
$500/mo |
Free
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Tuition is due on or before the 1st of each month |
$269/mo |
$500/mo |
Free |
Our Primary classes include 3 year olds, 4 year olds and Kindergarteners.
The Lower Elementary classes contain 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders (tuition free)
The Upper Elementary class includes 4th and 5 graders (tuition free).