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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While we’re on the topic of Montessori, did anyone notice how low the K applications are? 76?!  Why are we keeping that program? No one wants it for K-5 except rich white folks.  Let them pay for private Montessori. Offer to ages 3-5 based on income. Can it after that. I’m tired of subsidizing their program. [/quote]
Was 76 the final total?  I remember them announcing numbers 3 days before the deadline, but not after that.[/quote]

What is the 1st grade application number? I think that's when most who've been in a Montessori program would apply, right? [/quote]

Montessori had 50. For comparison purposes, ATS had 59, Campbell had 32, Key had 35 and Claremont had 25.[/quote]

That comparison is misleading.  As the question indicated, Montessori's age/"grade level" groupings are such that 1st grade is the start of the next grouping; so there is likely to be a higher # of applications for 1st grade when pre K Montessori students complete kindergarten.  Claremont is an immersion program which, like Montessori, prefers previous experience in the same instructional focus.  ATS is just ATS and I wonder if its 1st grade applicants crossover with the Montessori or other choice program applicants.

So many complaints about the cost-per-student for the new HB Woodlawn facility.  Yet, what's the cost-per-student for Montessori?

Actually, my understanding is that Montessori no longer gives applicants with prior experience in primary montessori any preference. That was a surprise to many but im not sure it much matters, since there's not any available slots for those who didn't win the aps preschool montesorri lottery. Those children fill the Drew/Henry program now. 
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