THE BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Since 1983

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• The primary Montessori program admits children from 3 to 6 years of age (children must be 3 by the first day of school of their start year, and fully potty-trained).  Our three classes are made up of mixed ages of children, 3, 4 and 5 yrs old.  For the child entering at 3 years old, the complete program is three years in duration (2 yrs Pre-K & 1 yr accredited Kindergarten).  Children are strongly encouraged to complete the cycle through their kindergarten year in order to derive the maximum benefit from their learning experience. Compare our Kindergarten class sizes to your local elementary school - learn about our 1/4 teacher student ratio.

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• All children will take part in our weekly Art class.  Children 4 years and older will participate in French Instruction twice a week, and Music Instruction once a week.  Our french class is taught by a native speaker, Madame Marie Faissat, and our music class is taught by a professional music instructor, Mrs. Yustina Park.

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• We offer care for your children from 8am to 6pm each day. All children attend our academic program from 9am to 12 noon, at the minimum, Monday through Friday, from September to June.  3 year old children who stay with us past 12 noon will join our lunch, recess and nap time in the afternoon. Prekindergarten-age children (4 year olds) and children entering their kindergarten year (5 years old) have advanced Montessori studies until 3pm.

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• An after-school / after care program is offered until 6pm, for children of all ages. We also offer after-school activities such as soccer, music, yoga, tae kwon do, jump bunch, language programs, and other great physical and creative opportunities from the 3-4pm hour for an additional fee. Before-school care is available from 8am to 9am upon request. We have summer camp for our students only, run by BMS Montessori teachers, that begins immediately following the final day of the school year and continues through the end of June each year.

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• There is no discrimination made in the selection of students or staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  Our student body is extremely diverse, serving families and employing staff, from around the world.

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• Application and fee schedules are available on this Web site, or you may request them by email or phone. Enrollment is completed on a first come first serve basis, after careful consideration by the Head of School and Director of Curriculum. Preference is given to 3-year-old siblings of current or alumni students. Applications may be submitted no earlier than one year in advance of requested enrollment, and we will begin offering spaces as early as mid-December for enrollment the following September. After that date, applications are considered as space allows and classroom balance necessitates.