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Montessori School of Maui

Parent Handbook

 

 

Section 1 – Introduction

Address/ Cover                                                                      

Head of School Welcome                                                       

Mission Statement                                                                    

Objectives                                                                               

Statement of Non-Discrimination                                             

History                                                                                    

Faculty and Staff                                                                    

Board of Directors                                                                   

Board of Directors Overview                                                  

Parent Teacher Organization                                                  

 

Section 2 – Educational Programs and Montessori Education

Student’s Rights and Responsibilities                                        

Montessori Philosophy of Education                                         

The Role of the Montessori Teacher                                         

Educational Programs- The Toddler Community

Educational Programs- The Primary Community

Educational Programs- The Lower Elementary Community

Educational Programs- The Upper Elementary Community

Educational Programs- The Middle School Community 

Homework                                                                                                      

Student Initiated Business Endeavors                                       

Living Classroom                                                                     

Integrated Art, Music, Foreign Language and Physical Education                 

Student Preparedness and Academic Standards                    

Admission of Special Needs Children                                      

Special Needs Identification                                                   

Referrals for Tutoring                                                              

Student Records                                                                      

Transition Orientations                                                             

Learning Foundations                                                              

 

Section 3 – Essential Philosophy of the Montessori School of Maui

The Parent Teacher Partnership                                              

Parent Commitment Policy                                                       

Anti-Bullying and Discipline Policy                                                       

Literature for Young Children and General

           Guidelines for Choosing Children’s Books                                 

Suggested Reading for Parents                                              

 

Section 4 – Practical Information / Policies and Procedures

School Hours                                                                           

School Business Contact Information                                                                 Arrival                                                                                     

Departures and Extended Care

                        Student Attendance and Punctuality

Licensing Requirements                                                            

Medical Requirements and Health                                          

Emergency Care Plan                                                             

Student Dress Code                                                                

Toys                                                                                        

Nutrition and Snacks                                                               

Snack Suggestion List                                                              

Lunch                                                                                       

Library                                                                                    

Parent Participation Hours                                                       

Field Trips                                                                               

Chaperone Guidelines                                                            

Volunteer Drivers - Parents                                                      

Guidelines for Drivers                                                              

Lost and Found                                                                        

Classroom Placement                                                              

Withdrawal from School                                                         

Classroom Celebrations and Holidays                                    

 

Section 5 – General Information and School Policy

Channels of Communication                                                    

Parent Classroom Observations                                              

Conferences and Progress Reports                                          

Assessments, Screening and Testing                                         

Parent and Teacher Communication                                        

Parent Education                                                                     

Newsletter and Website                                                         

Administrative Staff and Parent Communications                    

Family Mailboxes                                                                    

Room Parents                                                                          

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)                                        

Birthday Celebrations

Gifts for Faculty and Staff                                                                  

Student Private Property                                                         

Use of Facilities and Equipment                                               

Soliciting/ Use of Directory                                                     

Religion                                                                                   

Smoking                                                                                  

School Cancellations                                                                

Summer School                                                                        

After School Club Sessions                                                       

Volunteering                                                                           

Fund Raising                                                                                              Environmental Policy                                                                

Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect


 

Section 6 – Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance Program

 

Section 7 – Emergency Plan

                         Introduction

                         MOMI Emergency Management Team

                         Emergency Contact List

                         Communications Capabilities

                         Earthquake Procedures

                         Fire Procedures

                         First Aid and Medical

                         Electrical or Plumbing Problems

                         Hurricane Procedures

                         Tsunami Procedures

                         On Campus Safe Haven Procedures- BEHIND PASSWORD- PLEASE LOG IN

                         Security Emergency Procedures- BEHIND PASSWORD- PLEASE LOG IN

                         School Closures and Early Dismissals

                         Off Site Emergency Procedures

                         Emergency Supply Lists