2016-17 Kindergarten Application packet full size

There’s something
special about an ELMO
kid. It’s something so
deeply rooted that you can
still see it decades later.
At the core is a strong faith and
personal character. It’s character that
cannot be taught -- only molded over time.
There’s a lasting curiosity and
respect for others that spills over. And
there’s a joy -- absolute joy -- for life and
learning.
Teachers love our children in a
way that instills deep confidence and
trust. These exceptional teachers, many
of whom have been teaching with us for
decades, respect our children and will
not allow them to be any less than they
are capable.
We challenge our students
academically, evidenced by the number of
our graduates who have gone on to lead
their class in high school and college,
including valedictorians in recent years.
We welcome you to the application
process and hope that we can help you
in the important process of exploring the
gift of Christian education for your child.
In a nurturing environment where
students enjoy small classes of 12-18 -where no one can get lost and everyone is
important -- students develop a passion for
reading and learn to write and speak
formally and creatively. At ELMO math is
not memorized, it’s discovered.
If you are looking for a school
where your child will be challenged and
prepared, molded and loved, with strong
Christians focused on what is important,
please call our Director, Jeannine
Morgan at 805.962-3091 or email
[email protected].
El Montecito School San Roque
3225 Calle Piñon • Santa Barbara, CA 93105
San Roque
Being at ELMO inspires a deep love of learning about the world and our Creator. ELMO students think
critically, reason logically, and communicate clearly while loving God and others wholeheartedly.
We are a private, non-profit school located in the beautiful San Roque neighborhood of Santa Barbara.
Founded in 1958, El Montecito School provides academic Christian education for up to 160 children each
year from preschool through sixth grade. Committed faculty, students and parents work together to
create a warm, loving, family atmosphere where spiritual growth and moral character are as important
as academic excellence. This is truly a place where “Character Meets Wisdom” as each child discovers
and develops skills, potential and talent...sparking a life-long love of learning.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
OUR KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION PROCESS
Your child will be included in the application process when the completed application forms are turned
in, the non-refundable registration fee of $125 is paid, and the teacher recommendations are received.
Each child must participate in the assessment process. An individual assessment, a group visit and
opportunities for Open House will be made available. For the complete list of scheduled meetings, see
the Application Process form.
NONDISCRIMINATORY STUDENT POLICY
Partners For Christian Education, DBA El Montecito School admits students of any race, color, national
or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made
available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or
ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship assistance programs, and athletic
and other school administered programs.
COMPLETE IMMUNIZATION RECORDS will need to be on file to complete enrollment. Our school is
required to follow the regulations of CA AB277 and all new students will need to be fully immunized or
have the requisit documentation of a medial exemption before attending school.
EL MONTECITO SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION 2016-17
Name of child
girl _____ boy _____
Parent’s name(s)
Address
City
State
Phone number
Email address
Child’s date of birth
Zip Code
El Montecito sibling? ____ yes ___ no
Office Use Only
non-refundable assessment and
application fee = $125
#__________________ Check received
__________________ Date received in office
Through what level do you intend to enroll your child? ___K ___1 ___2 ___3 ___4 ___5 ___6
Please make checks payable to: Partners for Christian Education or PFCE. Thank you!
Mail this card and application payment to 3225 Calle Piñon, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
IMPORTANT KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION TIMELINE
October 15
Applications available
Open Houses
Regularly scheduled open house events include tour, chats with current
parents and time for Q&A
• Wed, November 4, 9-10am
• Wed, December 2, 9-10am
• Wed, January 6, 9-10am
• Thurs, January 28, 5:30-6:30pm
February 1
Kindergarten Applications Due
Each application and $125 fee is due
Developmental Assessment appointments will be scheduled
February*
Individual Student Developmental Assessment
*Appointments as Scheduled
Each applicant is scheduled for a 20 minute one-on-one visit with Mrs. Morgan. If your
child is currently attending ELMO preK, your child’s assessment will be scheduled with
their teacher. Other students will be offered specific appointments for a “time to play”
with Mrs. Morgan. This assessment is one part of the process, helping us predict
readiness for our program.
February 9 & 19
Parent Classroom Observation Visit 9:15am; Tuesday 2/9 or Friday 2/19
Parents of applicants can sign up for either day to come and observe the class in action
with time for Q&A with teachers followed by an optional school tour at 10:15am.
March 1
Scholarship Application Deadline
Families applying for financial aid must file on-line with FAST by today. You can access
the on-line application from the school website: www.elmoschool.com Click on the
“Admissions” tab and the 4th option on that page’s list will take you to the FAST
application site. There is an on-line charge by FAST for placing a scholarship application.
March 2
Group Screening Visits between 12-3pm on Wednesday
Applicants participate in scheduled one-hour classroom visits with a small group of other
applicants and activities guided by our Kindergarten Screening Team. During this time,
parents meet with our Director to discuss Kindergarten readiness.
March 4
Invitation for the next Kindergarten class are mailed
In cooperation with the Santa Barbara Independent School Consortium, El Montecito School
respects and has confidence in your ability to make the best decision for your child and family
without undue influence from the admission office or other members of the school community. You
are welcome to call the school office or revisit the school to gain clarity in making this important
decision, but the initiation of this contact must come from you during the window of March 7-21.
We believe this philosophy is in accordance with best practices for admissions officers.
March 18
Replies are due back in the office from applicants
San Roque
3225 Calle Piñon, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 962-3091
Jeannine Morgan, Director
Application for Kindergarten
APPLICANT’S NAME:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
last
first
middle
HOME INFORMATION:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
address
city
state
zip
home phone:
______________________________________
mother’s cell:
______________________________________
father’s cell:
______________________________________
mother’s email address:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
father’s email address:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
STUDENT INFORMATION:
child’s birth date:_____________________________________________________ gender:
child lives with: (circle one)
both parents
mother
father
male
or
female (circle one)
other: ______________________________
siblings: Age/brothers, sisters __________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
school last attended: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
describe your child’s personality/behavior ________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
child’s favorite activity
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
child’s interests/talents _______________________________________________________________________________________________
REFERRED BY _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
HEALTH INFORMATION:
Has your child ever had any serious health problems? If so, please describe.
___________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is there any other information that would be helpful for us to know about your child?
____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT RECOMMENDATION:
I would like my child to attend El Montecito School because… ________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please complete both sides of application form
Application form continued:
________________________________________
Father’s full name
_________________________________________
Mother’s full name, including maiden name
________________________________________
Father’s Address if different from child’s
_________________________________________
Mother’s Address if different from child’s
________________________________________
City
State
Zip
___________________________________________
City
State
Zip
________________________________________
Occupation
___________________________________________
Occupation
________________________________________
Name of business
___________________________________________
Name of business
________________________________________
Business Address
__________________________________________
Business Address
________________________________________
City
State
Zip
__________________________________________
City
State
Zip
________________________________________
Work Phone #
__________________________________________
Work Phone #
_________________________________________
Step-Father
__________________________________________
Step-Mother
_________________________________________
Occupation
__________________________________________
Occupation
_________________________________________
Name of business
__________________________________________
Name of business
_________________________________________
Business Address
__________________________________________
Business Address
_________________________________________
Work phone #
__________________________________________
Work phone #
Tuition to be paid by ____________________________________________________________________________
Marital status of parents:
_____ married
_____ separated
_____ divorced
Custody __________________________________
Visitation rights ____________________________
Father re-married __________________________
Mother re-married __________________________
Father deceased ___________________________
Mother deceased ___________________________
__________________________________________
Paternal grandparents’ name
__________________________________________
Maternal grandparents’ name
__________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________
Address
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
A limited scholarship fund is available each year to applicants who qualify based on need. The school uses a 3rd party, on-line application
process. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact the school before the application deadline to obtain
information. Our scholarship application deadline is March 1st (for the following school year) and requires tax return information to be
completed at that time. Start at our school’s website, www.elmoschool.com and select the Admissions tab, then select the “Application
for Financial Aid” on the bottom of the list in the right hand column. This will link you directly to our scholarship application site. Offschedule applications will be considered and administered based on funds available.
San Roque
3225 Calle Piñon, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 962-3091
Jeannine Morgan, Director
LETTER OF INTENT
Parent Name(s)
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
IF MY CHILD, ________________________________IS ACCEPTED TO
EL MONTECITO SCHOOL, I INTEND TO ENROLL MY CHILD THROUGH
THE ______ GRADE.
Tuition fees increase yearly as we endeavor to maintain cost-based tuition. We desire to provide
outstanding qualified faculty with fair compensation. An equipment fee and nonrefundable registration fee
are also required yearly to cover the expenses of books/supplies and school insurance.
_____ We will pay the tuition without assistance.
_____ We want to inquire about scholarship assistance*
Signature _____________________________________________________
Date ______________________
!
TUITION AND FEES (for 2016-17 School Year)
El Montecito School is a 501(c) nonprofit organization (Partners For Christian Education)
dependent on tuition for salaries and operating expenses. All fees and tuition are non-refundable
and due upon enrollment. A payment plan is available with additional Tuition Continuity Fee
assessed for those who choose to finance tuition rather than pay in full upon enrollment*.
Kindergarten Application & Registration: $125
Equipment Fee: $400
Tuition Continuity Fee: $330*
Annual Tuition 2016-17: $13,750
The normal tuition payment plan begins in April 2016 and continues through February 2017,
dividing tuition by 11 payments. Fees are paid in March 2016 upon confirmation of enrollment. All
parents are asked to submit ACH transaction approval or Credit Card Authorization to ensure that
all monthly payments are made by the 10th.
*All scholarship applications are taken on-line. Go to www.elmoschool.com. Click on the “Admissions” tab
and select “Application for Financial Aid” from the list of available links. There is an application fee of $41.
All applications are confidential and grants are given based on need. Initial aid distributions are made
based on applications placed by March 1st. After that time, scholarships may not be available.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NEW
ENROLLEES ABOUT VACCINATIONS
Due to legislation signed June 30, 2015 by the Governor of the State of California,
effective January 1, 2016 there is no longer any permission for immunization
exemptions based on personal beliefs for children in child care and public and private
schools.*
We will be required to obtain official immunization record for each student before
entry into our school and we are required to report the immunization status of
students at various levels. But all newly enrolled students must meet the
requirements of the new law.
The only schooling options for non-immunized students* in the State of California will
be in-home based private schools, independent study programs where no classroombased instruction is received or access to special education/related services specified
in an individualized education program (IEP).
Students enrolled in mid-year after January 1, 2016 to begin preschool or an
elementary class will need to submit complete immunization records immediately and
before attending any class in our school.
Students wishing to attend the El Montecito School preschool or Kindergarten
program for the 2016-17 school year will need to submit complete and physiciansigned immunization records for the child’s enrollment to be considered complete.
The child will not be able to attend school on the first (or any) day if immunization
records are not complete and on file in the school office.
For information and questions about the Immunization requirements for children in
child care or grades K-12 go to: www.shotsforschool.org
* Students already enrolled with a personal beliefs exemption that meets the preJanuary 2016 requirements of documentation will be allowed continuous enrollment in
El Montecito School until they either graduate from 6th grade, transfer to another
elementary school or enroll in Kindergarten. Current preschool enrollment does not
constitute continuous enrollment when making the transition to elementary grades
K-6.
PARENT NOTICE:
Give the next 2 forms to your child’s teachers
THE FOLLOWING PAGES SHOULD BE GIVEN BY APPLICANT
PARENT DIRECTLY TO 2 TEACHERS or OTHERS
WHO CAN COMMENT ON OBSERVED LEARNING OR
SOCIALIZATION BEHAVIORS OF YOUR CHILD.
“Teachers” can include preschool instructors,
Sunday School teachers or child caregivers.
PARENTS do not return these
CONFIDENTIAL TEACHER OBSERVATION FORMS
to El Montecito School with your other
application paperwork.
These are returned to the school directly by
the Teacher who evaluates and sent directly to the
school, not to the parent.
send to:
El Montecito School
3225 Calle Piñon
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
RETURN THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO:
El Montecito School, 3225 Calle Piñon, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
RETURN THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO:
El Montecito School, 3225 Calle Piñon, Santa Barbara, CA 93105