ELEMENTARY
Program
6 years - 12 years
The Elementary program is uniquely designed to build on the Montessori foundation established in the Primary Program, while continuing a commitment to whole child development. The curriculum provides a continuum of both philosophy and materials from toddlerhood to adolescence. The Elementary Program incorporates extended work periods, in-depth studies, supplementary instruction for special subjects and a wide variety of field trips and collaborative projects.

Schedule Options
Program
DAYS
TIMES
ANNUAL TUITION
Lower
ELEMENTARY
(1st, 2nd,
& 3rd Grades)
Monday - Friday
8:00am-2:45pm
$12,995
Our Lower Elementary Program serves our children in grades 1-3 (ages 6-9).
Upper
ELEMENTARY
(4th, 5th,
& 6th Grades)
Monday - Friday
8:00am-2:45pm
$13,315
Our Upper Elementary Program serves children in grades 4-6 (ages 9-12).
Additionally, the Elementary After School Program is offered for Elementary children from 2:45PM-5:00PM in an effort to better serve the needs of our families.
Enrollment & Payment Details
- A non-refundable deposit per student is due at the time of enrollment. Deposits are applied toward the total annual tuition balance.
- Families may choose to pay tuition in full, by semester, or monthly.
- Tuition is due on the 15th of each month, depending on the selected payment plan.
- A $65 late fee will be applied if tuition is not received within 15 days of the due date.
Accounts Receivable Policies
• Monthly tuition payments are due every month on the 15th from July to May of the current school year.
• Semester tuition payments are due July 15th and December 15th of the current school year.
• Annual tuition payments are due July 1st of the current school year.
• After school payments start in full on September 15th of the current school year. In September, a full month along with the prorated amount for August of the current school year will be shown on your account.
Tuition Protection Fund
The financial obligation stated in the school's enrollment agreement is for the full Annual Tuition for the entire Academic Year. The school cannot refund Annual Tuition or cancel unpaid financial obligations if your child is withdrawn for any reason at any time during the year. The May River Montessori Tuition Protection Fund provides the school with assurance that your financial obligation will be paid to the school in the event that your child is withdrawn.
The May River Montessori Tuition Protection Fund is self-funded, and all claims are subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Upon a withdrawal, a parent or guardian may submit a claim by providing a written letter of explanation and following the procedure outlined in the May River Montessori Tuition Protection Agreement.
Participation in the May River Montessori Tuition Protection Fund is required for all student accounts not paid in full prior to the 1st of August each year.
Contract Verbiage
In consideration of the acceptance of this reservation into the May River Montessori School, I hereby agree to pay the required deposit per student, which is non-refundable, unless the Program is cancelled. I agree to pay the required fees in the amounts and according to the published schedule. I understand that I am obligated to pay the Fees and Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year. For the purpose of this contract, the school year is defined as the school-billing year, which begins July 15, 2026 and ends May 15, 2027. Tuition can be paid in full, by semester, or monthly (if paying monthly, your first payment begins July 15). Tuition is due the 15th of each month. A $65.00 late fee will be added to your account if tuition is unpaid after 15 days have passed the due date.
No portion of any Tuition paid or charged will be refunded or waived in case of subsequent absence or withdrawal of above student, except as specifically provided for below, the only exceptions to this general rule are stated below:
In view of this obligation, I understand that the Tuition Refund Plan is being made available to me to protect my yearly financial obligation under the terms of the Enrollment Contract. This program insures fees (prepaid and due) in the event of separation according to the terms of the policy.
Should legal action be necessary to collect monies owed to the May River Montessori School by me, I agree to pay all costs incurred.
ENROLLMENT WAITLIST INQUIRY
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