Frequently Asked Questions

When did we open?

We opened on September 6, 2016.

Where are we located?

We are currently located at 536 SW 12th Street in Redmond, OR.

What services do we offer?

We offer an infant (6 week-2 year), toddler (2-3), primary (3-6) and elementary (6-12) program.

Children need to be at least started on potty training in the 2-3 class and must be 100% potty trained in the 3-6 classroom.

What are the hours of operation?

Regular school hours will be 8:30am-3:00pm. Before care will open at 7:30am and after care closes at 5:30pm.

We require a 2 week notice to enroll your child in before or after care. Should you be late picking up your child outside of your scheduled time, there will be a $5 a minute charge payable on site at that time.

What do snacks and lunch look like?

We will offer healthy snacks but lunch will be provided by the parents and must be completely self-contained with NO processed sugar rich foods allowed. (Juice, yogurt, candy, etc.)

All lunches must contain the following:

  • Fresh Fruit
  • Fresh Vegetable
  • Healthy Source of Protein
  • Healthy Grain
Is there a contract?

We require a one year signed commitment from all families who attend HDM. This minimizes the disruptions to the classrooms during the year.

What does our curriculum look like?

You can find samples of the curriculum we use on the North American Montessori Center website. We use Montessori Compass as a tracking tool. It aligns all of what we do, with the common core counterpart so that if/when our students transfer into public school, they know right where they are.

How do I plan for trips and vacations?

If your child is not here, how can we teach them? How can they grow?

We ask that parents plan trips around our breaks and children attend school every day, unless they are sick. This way, we can give them the best leg up possible. We also ask that children arrive ON TIME. Children who show up tardy disrupt the flow of the morning in the classroom.

How do I apply?

First, please fill out our interested parent questionnaire on our Admissions page! We require BOTH custodial parents (if both are involved) to come to the school for a tour (20-30 mins) and meet with our Head of School. If at this point, you are interested in enrolling your children at HDM, enrollment paperwork can be filled out and you will be entered into the pool of waiting families. When an opening becomes available, we will meet with the potential families and our staff will make a decision on which family we feel will best fill the available spot.

High Desert Montessori | 536 SW 12th St, Redmond, OR  97756 | 541.516.6512