Omni Montessori School seeks and celebrates cultural diversity. Our school does not discriminate in any manner with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Class size is determined by several factors. In addition to the number of students, each teacher attempts to achieve a balance of ages, sexes, skill levels, talents, and personalities for their classroom community. These are the steps we encourage families to take in considering enrollment at Omni:

Visit

Families are welcome to visit our campus during operating hours (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). To ensure that staff will be available to give you a tour of the grounds, describe the school, discuss curriculum, and answer any questions you may have please call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Observe

We request that parents observe a class in session as they consider our school. It is necessary to make appointments for observations. The office staff assists parents in scheduling observations for weekday morning hours. Parents may call 541-1326 for appointments.

Apply

After careful consideration of our program, parents may fill out an application form for their chil­dren. An Application Fee of $50.00 is due at the time of application. If all classes are full, the child’s name will be entered on the waiting list.

Interview

Student/teacher/parent interviews are required prior to all admissions. Teachers spend time with the child in the classroom, talking and presenting short lessons. Meanwhile, the parents talk with the Program Coordinator and discuss enrollment possibilities. Interviews are not only opportunities for teachers to meet prospective students, but also for parents to talk with teachers about their classrooms and the Montessori principles our school follow. We encourage families to consider carefully how our curriculum might support their values and goals for their children. Application forms must be completed prior to the interview. An Interview Fee of $50.00 per child due at the time of the interview.

Enroll

When students are offered and accept places in Omni Montessori classrooms, parents and teachers discuss enrollment dates. Children may be enrolled at any time during the school year. Registration forms, registration fees (equal to $300 per child) and enrollment forms (medical, emergency, etc.) are due at enrollment.

Tuition Schedule for 2008-2009

Tuition Payment Options

Families are given the option of choosing one of three payment plans outlined below.
Payments may be made by bank auto-draft, mailed, or dropped off in the tuition box located
in the office. All tuition for the entire year will be paid according to the plan of choice.
Reminder notices will be sent if tuition is not paid by the 10th of the month. A late fee of
$25.00 will be applied on the 15th of the month. Tuition in arrears by thirty days is reported
to the Board of Trustees. A monthly one and one-half (1.5) percent finance charge
(eighteen percent annual rate) will be added to all balances over 30 days past due. A $25.00
fee will be charged on all returned checks. Payments returned for insufficient funds are
subject to $25 fee.

• Quarterly Payment Plan: This is the standard plan. The first payment is due June 1, 2008. The second payment is due September 1, 2008. The third payment is due December 1, 2008. The fourth payment is due March 1, 2009.

• Annual Payment Plan: Payment is due in full by June 1, 2008. A 2% discount applies for paying annually.
  
  
• 12-Month Payment Plan: Tuition is due on the 1st of the month beginning June 1, 2008 and continuing through May 1, 2009. There is a 2% surcharge for this payment option.

Activity Fees (Due June 1, 2008) 

Lower Elementary: $325/yr.
Upper Elementary: $325/yr.
Adolescent: incurred costs – billed periodically

(This fee covers overnight trips, outings, special projects, cooking and snacks)

Application Fee

A non-refundable processing fee of $50.00 per applications is required at the time of
application.

Interview Fee

A non-refundable fee of $50.00 is due at the time the child is interviewed for an opening.

Registration Deposit

Registration for enrollment requires a non-refundable deposit equal to $300 per child. The
registration deposit is held on the account until the contractual tuition obligation is fulfilled.
If a child graduates or does not register for the next school year at Omni, the registration
deposit is applied to the final tuition payment. The registration fee represents a family’s
commitment to enroll a child (or children).

New Family Fee

The New Family Fee is a one-time $500 fee. This fee is due with the first tuition payment.

Capital Fee

The Annual Capital Fee for 2008-2009 is $200 per family. The Capital Fee provides funds
for the continued growth, maintenance and other capital improvements on our campus. This
fee is due 8/1/2008 or within 1 month of enrollment, whichever occurs later. Late fees will
apply after the 1 month grace period.

Other Fundraising

Omni is a non-profit school. Though we try to keep fundraising activities minimal, they are
an important part of meeting the long-term needs of the school while keeping tuition
reasonable. As such, it is expected that all families will participate in a certain amount of
fundraising.

NOTE : All accounts, both tuition and non-tuition, must be current in order for student
records to be released. Also, accounts must be current before enrollment for the next year
will be accepted.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to qualified registered families. Application for aid is made through School and Student Service for Financial Aid.

 

Omni Montessori Center is a North Carolina nonprofit corporation “doing business as” Omni Montessori School