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Carson Montessori Charter School
Public Charter Elementary School
Office: 775-887-9500 Fax: 775-887-9502
Enrollment Policy
Carson Montessori School is a free public school, located in Carson City, Nevada, and serves grades K-6. Children must turn 5 by August 1st to be eligible for kindergarten enrollment. Enrollment is open to all students in grades K-6 regardless of their county of residence. Carson Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. Carson Montessori School enrolls students in the order in which each pupil’s application is received up to the point at which the school reaches its maximum capacity. The names of eligible pupils, who submit enrollment applications that are received after the school’s or grade’s capacity has been reached, are put on a waiting list.
Interested in enrolling?
Step 1: Click here or call Carson Montessori at 775-887-9500 to arrange a tour.
Step 2: Complete the registration packet available in the school office. We will also need the child’s birth certificate and immunization records at the time of registration. Kindergarten enrollees must be 5 years of age on or before August 1st of the year they seek enrollment.
As per NRS. 386.580 2A, admission priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled CMS students and to children/family members of the faculty.
Prospective families, who have filled out registrations in advance, must notify Carson Montessori of their desire to activate their enrollment or to remain on the waiting list by January 15 of each year.
Registration
The following are required at the time of registration:
1) Complete Enrollment Packet
2) Birth Certificate and
3) Immunization Record, including Hepatitis vaccination.
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Up-to-date medical records indicating that your child has had, or at least started, the following series of immunizations:
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Four DPT shots (but one more if last dose was given before 4th birthday)
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Three polio doses (but one more if last dose was given before 4th birthday)
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Two MMR shots (one dose must be given on or after the 1st birthday)
For student new to Nevada schools:
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Two Hepatitis A shots (2nd dose must be given at least 6 months after the 1st dose).
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Three Hepatitis B shots (must have a minimum of 4 months between 1st and 3rd dose).
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One chicken pox (Varicella) shot (must be given at 12 months of age or older;
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Physician verification required if student has had the chicken pox disease.
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The child must be 5 years of age ON or BEFORE August 1st of the year seeking enrollment
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