PreK-5th Grade Admissions
Application Checklist
- Tour Mount Madonna School
- Submit the Application Form with $100 Application Fee plus copies of report cards and summaries of standardized tests
- Send Confidential Reports with addressed-stamped envelope to previous teachers
Click here to download the application packet with instructions. You will also need the Confidential Report form (form for preK-K) (form for elementary).
Admissions Criteria
Preschool Readiness
Admission consideration is given to students who turn 3 years old by September 1st, are completely toilet trained and able to verbally express wants and need. Admission is based on assessment of readiness from a personal interview session, class visit and discussion with the parents.
Kindergarten Readiness
For eligibility to our Kindergarten program, in addition to the preschool criteria above, students must be 5 years old by September 1st. Additional readiness criteria include the ability to concentrate and follow directions, cooperate with adults and other children, and demonstration of age-appropriate motor skills.
Elementary Eligibility
Entry to Elementary School is based on social, emotional and academic readiness. This includes student performance at or above grade level in all academic areas, satisfactory scores on standardized exams (if applicable) and a record of good conduct.
1. Tours
In order to fully appreciate and understand the philosophy of our Preschool/Kindergarten Program for young learners, we ask applicants and their parents to meet with our Director of the Program, Sarojani Rohan.
Our Director of Admissions, Lara Kilpatrick, will arrange tours and class visits for Elementary families and can assist you with questions about the Elementary Program.
We require that all applicants receive a School Tour. Families view the three campus areas and learn about the mission and history of our school, parent participation, the overview of programs at all levels, transportation, assessments and the admissions process.
To schedule your tour, please call the School office at 408-847-2717 and ask for Lara Kilpatrick (x232). If you must leave a message, please include your name, your child's name and grade, and a phone number with best times to reach you.
2. Application
Application Form – complete the form in its entirety.
Application Fee – Submit a nonrefundable $100 application fee to the address below. (Checks payable to Mount Madonna School)
Application Deadlines
DECEMBER 9, 2011 - Early Admission Consideration
The early admission period is open only for those grades for which we know we have openings in Fall 2012.* All application materials, including confidential reports and supporting documents must be submitted by this deadline. Interviews will be scheduled after this date. Notification of acceptance will be mailed in January 2012. This early application period is for families considering MMS as their primary choice. If accepted for admission during this time, you will be required to sign a binding agreement. If you are considering two or more schools, or have a young preschooler not yet 3 years old by September 1, 2011, we ask that you please apply during the Regular Admissions period.
*All classes are currently open for early application consideration for Fall 2012.
FEBRUARY 22, 2012 - Regular Admissions
We will review applications for all grades during this time. All application materials, including confidential reports and supporting documents must be submitted by this deadline (interviews will be scheduled after this date). If applicable, please also submit financial aid documents by this date. Notification of acceptance will be mailed in March 2012.
MARCH 28, 2012 - Late Admissions
We will continue to review applications for all grades for which we have openings. All application materials, including confidential reports and supporting documents must be submitted by this deadline. Interviews will be scheduled after this date. If applicable, please also submit financial aid documents by this date. Notification of acceptance will be mailed in April 2012.
ROLLING ADMISSIONS
Applications received after the March 2012 deadline will be evaluated and admission offered on a space available basis after April 2012. The deadline for submission during rolling admissions is the 20th of each month (i.e, April 20, May 20, June 20, 2012).
3. Confidential Report(s)
We request one confidential form for Preschool & Kindergarten, and two for Elementary School. If your child has been in a previous preschool or school program, give the Confidential Report Form(s) to your child’s most current teachers with a stamped envelope addressed to:
Elementary Admissions
Mount Madonna School
491 Summit Road
Mount Madonna, CA 95076
4. Next Steps
Interviews
The Admissions Committee will review all applications upon receipt of the completed Application and Confidential Report Forms. If the applicant meets the admissions criteria, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for your student.
Decision Letters and Wait Pools
The Admissions Committee will review all applicant information. You will then receive written notification letting you know of the committee’s decision. If space is not available at the time you have applied and your student has met the admissions criteria, you may request that your application be kept active and you will be notified when space is available.
Thank you for your interest in Mount Madonna School.
We look to forward to meeting you and your child.