Admissions
At the core of the Montessori Curriculum lies the principle of nurturing the internal locus of control inherent in each child. Our environment is thoughtfully structured to facilitate the discovery of activities that align with each child’s self-directed interests. We invite you to explore our curriculum detailed below.
The admission process consists of the following components:
1. Tell Us About Yourself
We’re eager to get to know you and your child better. Please take a moment to complete the form by clicking here. Sharing some details about your family and your child’s educational needs will help us tailor our communication and the school tour to best suit your interests.
2. Schedule a Tour
There’s no better way to experience the magic of Watson Hall than with a personal tour of our school. You’ll have the opportunity to see our classrooms, meet our dedicated staff, and witness the Montessori method in action. To schedule a tour, simply click here or contact our Admissions Office at [email protected]. Please note that tours and observation sessions are for guardians only. We request all perspective guardians to tour our facility.
3. Application
A completed application for admission consists of a completed Tell Us About Yourself form, signed Tuition Agreement, and a non-refundable $75.00 application fee. You may update and complete your application for admission after touring facility. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
4. Student Visit
Upon receipt of your completed application, the Watson Hall Montessori School will schedule two visits for your child. Students will be assessed in the areas of academic skills, independence, concentration, language skills, physical development, behavior, and readiness for our program. The visits familiarizes the child with the school and establishes a mutual understanding of Montessori concepts between the family and the school.
5. Admission Decision
You will be notified of the admission decision as soon as possible by phone or email. Upon acceptance of admission, parents are required to sign an enrollment contract. Enrollment contracts are offered on a space-available basis.
Language Arts- Children become more confident in their ability to decode and comprehend written language. They also begin to analyze sentence structure which leads to increased creativity in the expression of written language. Children master lessons on grammar, word study, etymology, and spelling. While acquiring the foundation of written language, children also explore creative prose, poetry, and drama.
Mathematics & Geometry- This core area builds upon the concrete lessons experienced in the Children’s Cottage. Children begin to grasp more abstract methods of thinking and solving mathematical operations. Children are exposed to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and algebraic equations. Geometry is an open-ended field of exploration for children at this level. They learn the nomenclature of various lines, angles, circles, and polygons.
Science-Children explore the basic beginning of life and the universe through matter and astronomy. Topics in biology, chemistry, and physics are introduced. Children also learn proper nomenclature for plants, animals, and humans. Through the core areas of botany, zoology, and Health Science, they explore the survival and reproduction of single-cell and multi-cell organisms.
Peace- Montessori children at the elementary level begin to have a better understanding of self and their impact on various physical and social environments. In this core area, children explore topics such as quiet time, understanding feelings, conflict resolution, cultural awareness, and environmental awareness. Children are encouraged to be ambassadors and protectors of peace as they grow and interact with the world.
The Watson Hall curriculum also offers music, movement, and art as a part of the overall curriculum.
school hours
Before Care: 7:30amSchool Day: 8:30am-3:30pmSchool Operating Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Address
5820 Edmondson Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21228
Phone
(443)708-2926