School begins at 8:00 a.m. for Kindergarten and Elementary classes, and at 9:30 a.m. for the Pre-Primary and Primary classes. Parents will drop off their student at the respective building. There will be an assistant or volunteer at the door to receive children at 7:30 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. No child may be left without the assistant or volunteer receiving the child.
The following specific guidelines should be observed:
- Have student seated on right hand side of the car with bag, backpack, and/or lunchbox readily accessible.
- Messages for teachers should be delivered in written form or via email, as time does not permit conversation during morning drop
Special Programs
Maria Montessori believed with knowledge comes respect. Our barnyard offers an intimate experience for observation and care taking. The Pre-Primary students only observe the animals and do not make contact with them. The students will, however, begin to take part in caring for the animals as they progress into the Upper Elementary Program.
On campus, we maintain a butterfly garden and each class has its own garden box that the children plant and water. The students enjoy completing the work cycle, learning about the environment, and understanding this ecosystem.
Our Fine Arts program provides children with the foundation for knowledge and appreciation of the master artists and composers as well as opportunities for self-expression. Throughout the year, parents/guardians are invited to enjoy performances given by the children.
Child Care Assistance Programs
We are a provider for the following:
The Child Care Services (CCS) division of the City of San Antonio partners with Alamo Area Development Cooperation (AADC) to provide child care and provider management services for Bexar County, and 11 surrounding areas including: Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson.
Child Care Aware of America is our nation’s leading voice for child care. We work with state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&Rs) and other community partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care.
Admissions & Enrollment Process for New Students
Students will be accepted if the following criteria are met:
- The school is confident the student’s needs can be met at SACDMS.
- Evidence is present that the school and family are a suitable fit for the SACDMS community.
- The school, the parents, and the student commit to share equally in the educational process.
Enrollment
At San Antonio Country Day Montessori School, we accept applications regardless of race, color, creed, religion, or national origin. Formal registration for the following Fall/Spring terms begins in February, with registration ongoing until class sizes are realized. Waiting lists are maintained and when openings become available parents/guardians will be called in order taken.
Before admission, an enrollment contract complete with registration fee, Physician’s Statement, current shot record, and automatic tuition payment authorization must be on file in the Admission’s Office.
Please Note: There is a $50 application fee. Application and registration fees are non-negotiable and non-refundable.
Registration
Enrollment for the Fall begins in February and is ongoing until all classrooms are full. As openings occur, families on the Waiting List will be notified of acceptance.
Call (210) 496-6033 to schedule a tour or for more information.