Montessori School of North Miami Florida

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL TRAFFIC PROCEDURES
Parents using the drive-thru at arrival and dismissal need to stay in their car in order to avoid stopping the traffic; the teacher will help your child out and in of your car. Walking parents need to use the entrance gate on N.E. 7th. Ave. only. If you need to speak to the teacher, please call the office or send a note with your child, it is very difficult to assist a parent during arrival and dismissal time. Teachers are available daily from 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m by appointment only.

ARRIVALS
Classes start at 8:30 a.m. The driveway opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at exactly 8:30 a.m. in Building A. Building C driveway opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m. PK 3 and PK 4 students are in morning line between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., teachers are presenting new group lessons and they cannot be interrupted during this time. Please understand that this is one of the most important learning sessions of the morning. We encourage that your child is at school promptly by 8:30 a.m. to participate in this session. Arrivals after 8:30 a.m. will be considered late and you must drop your child at the office and sign-in the "Late Arrival" book.

DISMISSALS
Classes end at 3:00 p.m. and the driveway opens from 3:00 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. in Building A & C. Children that are not picked up by this time will automatically go to the After School Care. After School care closes at 5:30 p.m. Pick up prior to 3:00 p.m. is done through the office; parent must sign-out the "Early Dismissal Book" book.

AFTER SCHOOL
Please pack an extra snack and juice if your child is staying in the after school program.

LUNCH DELIVERY
If you need to bring lunch for your child, it must be dropped off at the office. Teachers are not allowed to open doors or gates during school hours.

LUNCH BOXES
When packing a lunch box please remember to pack a napkin, disposable silverware only, and an ice pack.

LUNCH ORDERS
Must be placed weekly or monthly, daily orders will no longer be accepted. Orders will be placed on Fridays for the following week.

CHANGE OF CLOTHES
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 and Kindergarten students, must have change of clothes in a large zip-loc bag marked with their name (each garment in the bag must be marked with their name).

SHOW AND TELL
Every Friday only for Pre-K 3 through 2nd Grade students.

UNIFORMS
Are mandatory, must be worn daily.

SCHOOL TUITION
Is considered past due if not paid by the 3rd of each month. A past due fee of $20.00 will be assessed on accounts not paid by the due date. Please refer to the registration agreement or call the office if you have any questions regarding payment options.