Curriculum

Preschool & Kindergarten
Two Year Old Program

Summer Tuition

International Students



SUMMER PROGRAMS

Summer programs are available for Preschool and Elementary students and for continuing Two Year Old students, or Two Year Olds enrolling for the upcoming school year.  Dates for the 2008 summer program are May 19-August 14, 2008 for the Two Year Old and 3-6 year-old Preschool programs and June 9-August 14, 2008 for the Elementary programs.

Applications for the summer programs are distributed beginning in March, and students are generally accepted on a space-available basis.  The 2008 summer application form, along with the summer policies and procedures, will be available at the link below at the end of March, 2008.

Download:                                          APPLICATION FOR 2008 SUMMER PROGRAM
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Elementary Program  (For students entering 1st through 5th grades)  

Discover new worlds and learn more about our own island home this summer at Montessori Community School! Our popular Summer Discoveries program offers elementary students the opportunity to expand their horizons, stretch their imaginations, and challenge their physical skills. With a curriculum divided into two-week sessions, students can experience the complete program or choose select, complementary sessions.

Elementary Summer Programs for:
l Younger Elementary Students (entering 1st through 2nd grades)
l Older Elementary Students (entering 3rd through 5th grades)


This Summer's Focus:  Our Island Home
Throughout their quest of discovery, elementary students will learn about our unique islands.  Their studies will lead our young explorers to a greater understanding of this place we call "home."

Here are just a few of the topics that will be explored
in fascinating detail:

Our climate:  weather, storms, the water cycle
Earth Studies
Volcano Studies
Native Hawaiian land animals
Native Hawaiian plants

Field studies at the Lyon Arboretum, Ulu Po Heiau/Kalo Field, Honolulu Zoo, Bishop Museum, Wa'ahila State Park, and other weekly destinations and hikes round out this summer's adventures!

The Curriculum will also include:
Literature * Drama * Writing Projects * Art Activities
Hands-on Math & Science * Crafts * Cooking Projects
Swimming pool excursions (August sessions)
Weekly Excursions * “The Daily Running Program”

Preschool & Kindergarten  (Ages 3-5 years)
     
There’s so much for preschool-aged children to see, do, and learn in the Nature Explorers program!  Our junior explorers will learn all about the natural world, with a special focus on the land, air, and water around them, and the native Hawaiian plants and animals that share their island home!  Fun and educational classroom activities will be supplemented by regular excursions and perhaps even a special guest speaker or two.  Here's just a small sample of what the Nature Explorers can look forward to this summer:

  • enjoy fascinating field trips
  • make their own terrariums, bird feeders, and other fun projects
  • construct and fly their own kites
  • study native Hawaiian plants and animals
  • become mini-scientists as they perform simple experiments
  • explore the hidden wonders of the miniature world on a bug hunt
  • design and create turtle puppets and other imaginative recycled art projects
  • investigate the secret world of the Diamond Head Tide Pools. . .

    . . . and so much more!

Two Year Old Program  (Ages 2-3 years)

Love, Warmth, Security, & Fun are key aspects of the Montessori Community School Two Year Old program for children ages 2 to 3 years. Children in diapers are accepted.  NOTE: The Two Year Old summer program is only for continuing MCS students or new students who will be entering the MCS fall program.


 SUMMER 2008 TUITION

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS - Summer Discoveries

(June 9 – August 14, 2008)

 

 

7:30-2:30

7:30-5:30

 

Full Summer
June 9 - August 14

$1,910.00

$2,303.00

 

Selected Sessions

 

 

 

June 9 - June 20

$376.00

$454.00

 

June 23 - July 3

$376.00

$454.00

 

July 7 - July 18

$418.00

$504.00

 

July 21 - August 1

$418.00

$504.00

 

August 4 - August 14

$376.00

$454.00


PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM - Nature Explorers

(May 19 – August 14, 2008) 


 

 

Full Summer

Pro-rated Weekly Rate*

 

7:30-12:00

$1,944.00

$168.00

 

7:30-2:30

$2,183.00

$184.00

 

7:30-5:30

$2,697.00

$229.00


TWO YEAR OLD PROGRAM

For current Two Year Olds, or new students continuing with MCS in the fall only.

(May 19 – August 14, 2008)

 

 

Full Summer

Pro-rated Weekly Rate*

 

7:30-12:00

$2,590.00

$226.00

 

7:30-2:30

$2,943.00

$255.00

 

7:30-5:30

$3,544.00

$305.00
 

*The Pro-rated Weekly Rate is used to calculate partial summer enrollment tuition for the Two Year Old and Preschool/Kindergarten programs only. A minimum one-week enrollment is required for current MCS students, and a minimum of four consecutive weeks’ enrollment is required for new students. Partial summer enrollment using the Pro-rated Weekly Rate is available on a space-available basis only.

School will be closed on May 26 (Memorial Day), June 11 (Kamehameha Day), and July 4 (Independence Day).


Special Information for International Students
Montessori Community School often enrolls international students in our summer programs. Our programs provide students an opportunity to experience local and American culture, language, and curriculum. However, parents should be aware that we do not provide specific English language instruction, and classes are conducted entirely in English.  Please see the program description below for specific entry requirements.

ELEMENTARY PROGRAM (for children 6 to 11 years of age entering grades 1 through 5):
Our elementary summer program offers a blend of classroom instruction, with a particular focus on hands-on math and science activities as well as writing, art and cooking projects, and outdoor activities such as hikes, a daily run, and frequent off-campus excursions.  Students who enroll in our summer elementary program must be currently enrolled in an international school, where classroom instruction is conducted in English.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (for children 3-6 years of age):
The program for preschool 3-6 year-olds focuses on nature studies, with a wide array of hands-on activities in the classroom as well as weekly off-campus excursions.  Students who enroll in our summer preschool program do not need to be able to speak fluent English, but for safety's sake and for the child to have a positive experience in our program, he or she must at least understand, follow directions, and express basic wants and needs in English.

Here are some further points to keep in mind:

* Formal English language instruction is not part of our summer curriculum.

* In the elementary program, most activities involve reading and writing in English. Other curriculum areas, such as math, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities would be less dependent upon the English language. Students will receive maximum benefits from our elementary program if they have some basic English reading and writing skills.

* For their safety, all international students should also have an adequate understanding of basic English so they can follow rules and guidelines, both at school and also while attending off-campus excursions.

* Parents should also be able to communicate to the faculty and staff in English, without the assistance of a translator.  In cases of emergency, or even to explain daily classroom routines and schedules, it is critical that our staff be able to clearly communicate important information to the child's parents in a timely manner.

Summer Program Requirements for International Students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In addition to the admission criteria for all applicants, international students are considered for admission to Montessori Community School based upon the dynamics of the classroom and the student’s fluency with the English language.  Limited spaces are available for international students.  We do not offer an ESL (English as a Second Language) program, nor do we provide specific English language instruction. All international students must also be legally residing in the United States. We do not issue I-9 certificates; in general, students fall under their parents’ visa status.

Requirements for International Students

TUBERCULOSIS CLEARANCE.
Proof of a negative tuberculin (t.b.) test is required for all new students (Mantoux skin test or chest x-ray; a tine test is not acceptable).  The test must have been completed within one year prior to Hawaii school entry, i.e. within one year of your child's starting date at MCS, and must be performed by a licensed U.S. health practitioner (i.e. M.D., D.O., A.P.R.N., or P.A.)

1. Please be aware that there is a time delay necessary to achieve the final results of the tuberculin skin test. You should allow at least two days from the day the test is administered for the results to be read. We cannot admit a child until the test has been read by a local, U.S. (Hawaii) health official, and the t.b. test results must be negative.

2. If the skin test is positive, a chest x-ray must be taken and the result must be negative.

3. If your child has received an international tuberculosis vaccine (the BCG), the results of a skin test taken in Hawaii will probably be positive. A follow-up chest x-ray will then be required for clearance. If you choose to have the t.b. test administered at a free State Health Clinic, such as Lanakila Health Center, your child must have the skin test first. If the skin test is positive, your child will need a chest x-ray for clearance. If you take the test at a State-run clinic, this procedure is required by law so you should allow for the additional delay.

4. If you wish to decrease the waiting time, you may visit a private physician. Take your child’s health records to the physician so he or she can verify that your child received the t.b. vaccine. The physician can bypass the skin test and administer the chest x-ray immediately. You will receive the results faster, but you will be charged for the physician’s services.

HEALTH RECORDS (Form 14).
All new students must submit a current health card ("Form 14") prior to enrollment.  The Form 14, available here in Hawaii through a physician's office, must include a record of the negative tuberculin test, a physical examination, and updated immunizations.  In particular, the date of the latest tetanus shot is important.  The physical examination must be performed by a licensed U.S. health practitioner (i.e. M.D., D.O., A.P.R.N., or P.A.).

BIRTHDATE VERIFICATION.
In order to verify your child's age, a copy of your child's birth certificate must be submitted prior to the first day of school, and will be kept on file in the school's office.  If you are arriving from overseas, the school must also obtain a copy of your child's passport.  In some cases, a copy of the parent's passport may also be required in order to verify your status.

INTERNATIONAL RECORDS.
Please have all required records translated into English.

EMERGENCY CARD.
The Emergency Card must list local (Hawaii) telephone numbers and addresses.



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