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<p class="fontlook"><B>MONTESSORI - GRADE 8</B>

<p class="fontlook"><B>CHECKLIST</B>

<p class="fontlook">The following items are required before the Admission Committee can consider an applicant’s file complete:

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<LI class="fontlook">	Application Form:  Online application form and fee of $100.  Locate the “Apply Online” option under the Admissions tab at www.carrollton.org.  A paper application may be submitted for an application fee of $115.

<LI class="fontlook">	Academic Records: for all years your daughter has been in school. Please deliver the Transcript Release(s) to your daughter’s current school, Teacher and Principal Recommendations to those persons at her school. These materials must be sent to us directly from the school/teacher; in no case will we accept hand-delivered items.  Parents are responsible for requesting these records directly from your daughter’s school(s).  These forms are to be returned directly to the Admission Office.

<LI class="fontlook">	Entrance Examination: Grades 2-8 have the opportunity to choose between two test dates, Dec. 5th or Feb. 6th. First Grade applicants are required to take the entrance exam on Feb. 3rd.<BR>
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<CENTER>Saturday, December 5, 2009 (Grades 2-8)<BR>
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 (Grade 1 only)<BR>
Saturday, February 6, 2010 (Grades 2-8)<BR></CENTER>
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Testing for Montessori applicants are scheduled for individual test time during the Academic Interview.  In order to sit for the entrance exam the application form and fee must be submitted.  

<LI class="fontlook">	Two Interviews:
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   <LI class="fontlook">	Family Interview: Upon receipt of your application and fee we will schedule the parent interview (both parents only) with the Director of Admission.  
   <LI class="fontlook">	Academic Interview: Upon receipt of your application, fee and academic records we will schedule the academic interview with the Director of the School.  All Interviews are for both parents and applicant.  Montessori Applicants will be given their entrance exam while parents are meeting the Director of the Montessori.
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<LI class="fontlook">	Montessori Observation Day: Required for all those applying to our Montessori Program.  Please schedule to be here on January 19, 2010.  This child-friendly visit enables us to get to know your daughter while she enjoys our Montessori Classroom.  The visit combines both directed activity and free time with other applicants.  Children vary greatly in their willingness to separate and our expectations are flexible.

<LI class="fontlook">	Decisions:  All decisions will be mailed by the first week of March.  Under no circumstances will decisions be given by phone, fax or email.   
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<p class="fontlook"><B>APPLICATION DEADLINE</B>

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      Deadline for Montessori - Grade 1:	January 13, 2010<BR>
      General Deadline for Grades 2-10:	February 2, 2010

<p class="fontlook">We ask that you file your application with consideration for the time required to test and interview your daughter, as well as to receive her records and recommendation forms. The Admission Committee strongly recommends that you apply early to ensure sufficient time to complete the student’s file.  Candidates who file applications after January 8, 2010 cannot be guaranteed an interview. 

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