Guidepost Montessori classrooms are light, airy, calming, aesthetically beautiful spaces. WHAT IS A GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITY ZONE (GPZ)? If your child is already enrolled in Encore, a verification letter must be attached to your childs Optional Schools application. You may also confirm your pathway continuation by completing the Optional Schools Application online. To learn more about full-time and part-time enrollment opportunities at MNPS Virtual School, please review the below information. 0000011690 00000 n KIPP Academy Nashville (Middle) KIPP Nashville College Prep (Middle) KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary. Smart Choice powered by SchoolMint Contact Us 2601 Bransford Avenue Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 259-INFO FamilyInfo@mnps.org You Have Options! Guidepost Montessori develops a fundamental love of learning and equips each child with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to reach their highest potential as they grow into independent adults. Current K-12 students do not have to re-apply to remain enrolled in your current optional school. This is defined as cluster preference. If the zoned feeder school is not listed in this Optional Schools Application, this indicates the school does not have the capacity to accept out-of-zone students and you will not be able to continue to this school. Parents must apply before the application deadline to receive cluster preference. East Nashville Magnet Middle is a choice school located in the heart of historic East Nashville. 0000002831 00000 n Find the best school based on what's important to you. 0000059123 00000 n WHAT IS CLUSTER PREFERENCE? All 11th and 12th grade applicants must provide a complete copy of their high school transcript, latest report card and optional schools application to the principal of the high school to which they are seeking to transfer. Yes, and families are encouraged to do so. Parents must apply before the application deadline to receive cluster preference. Physical Education is a lifelong process, which is the primary responsibility of the student, shared by home, district and community. Before You Apply Consider transportation: In most cases, school bus transportation is not provided to out-of-zone students attending optional schools. Selection day results for kindergarten through grade 10 are available at https://www.mnps.org/school-options or contact the MNPS Family Information Center at 615-259-INFO(4636). If your child is not in Encore, families may request an evaluation by the MNPS Psychology Department to determine if he or she qualifies for gifted services. Our programming has been designed by leading education experts, and is implemented by passionate, qualified teachers. Our education provides the freedom and guidance needed to construct a sense of self and purpose through joyful, meaningful work. DO I NEED TO RE-APPLY EVERY YEAR TO STAY IN AN OPTIONAL SCHOOL? Please see pages 9 and 10 for complete details on the 2023-2024 requirements. 0000017886 00000 n Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. If your application is received after the deadline, your child will not be included in the random selection process for grades K-10. Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has opened the optional schools application process for the 2023-24 school year. Only applications submitted and completed by the deadline will be included in the random selection process. An ID number for a new student can be acquired at one of the districts enrollment centers by presenting the childs birth certificate along with parent/guardians proof of residency and a copy of your drivers license. DOES MY CHILD NEED A STUDENT ID NUMBER TO APPLY?Yes. Come Visit Us Interested in learning more? Some optional schools offer admission preference to families living within a geographic high school cluster. Applicants in the 11th and 12th grade go through a transcript review process for admission to available seats. However, they do receive priority placement during the random selection process. Every child enrolled in Metro Schools is required to have a nine-digit student ID number that begins with 190. However, they do receive priority placement during the random selection process. DO I NEED TO RE-APPLY EVERY YEAR TO STAY IN AN OPTIONAL SCHOOL?No. 0000171332 00000 n 151 0 obj <> endobj xref WHAT IS A GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITY ZONE (GPZ)? A student must meet two requirements to qualify for entrance into an academic magnet school: academic grades and standardized test scores. A person who has legal rights/guardianship of student. Through deliberate strategies and attitudes, students will explore thinking, communication, social, self-management and research skills. 0000045187 00000 n A separate application is required to apply for a Pre-K seat in all schools. There will be a summer pathway offered to students attending Head, Rose Park, John Early or Meigs middle schools who did not qualify in the fall and are now eligible to attend Martin Luther King Jr. School and Hume-Fogg High School based off of the 2022-2023 TCAP or Spring District Benchmark and a GPA of 80 or higher from the second, third and fourth nine weeks scores with no failing grades. Additionally, out-of-zone students attending an optional school who wish to continue in the zoned feeder pathway will receive admission preference if the feeder school is an optional school. A continuum of advanced academic programs for students Pre-K through 12th grade that builds upon students individual strengths and maximizes the academic potential for all learners. Legal; Careers provides an opportunity for students to earn college credit while enrolled in high school. HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS WORK?A random drawing will be held to fill available seats in schools listed in this application. After you apply online, you will have the option of printing a confirmation or having one emailed to you. Our schools offer a continuing Montessori education for children as young as 10 weeks through to 18 years old. As the largest network of Montessori schools in the U.S., Guidepost Montessori is recognized for its outstanding academic standards, its steadfast commitment to Montessori education, and its deep respect for the potential in every child. (2) The applicant scores, at minimum, in Quintile 3, 4, or 5 on the most recent MAP Assessment in Reading and Math. WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL? Families who list few options or only schools in high demand may not be selected for any of the schools on their application. EXPLORE SCHOOL OPTIONS To fully compare school options and make informed selections on the Optional Schools Application, families are strongly encouraged to engage with the schools that interest them, including their zoned school. WHAT IS A GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITY ZONE (GPZ)? If your child is not in Encore, families may request an evaluation by the MNPS Psychology Department to determine if he or she qualifies for gifted services. Additionally, out-of-zone students attending an optional school who wish to continue in the zoned feeder pathway will receive admission preference if the feeder school is an optional school. The 23-24 priority registration window opened on Monday, January 23, 2023, and closes on Friday, May 26, 2023. However, due to capacity constraints, the district cannot guarantee pathways into all of the zoned middle and high schools for out-of-zone students who attend those schools through open enrollment. 9E;^w}7g/540mLK4?s=&i]&!*/SM;c]2GLfkc,goy|e|Fo9)Z?6{;S_cr{W|%8o[`r%bKRSN:%q\;b,V*? If you are expecting a pathway form after June and will be on vacation in July or August, please email schooloptions@mnps.org for more information. Students may enroll full-time and even graduate from our school. 0000074188 00000 n Learning is contextualized, collaborative and differentiated to meet the needs of learners. 0000014355 00000 n Do not complete a new application. In May, your child will receive a verification/continuation letter from his or her school to confirm his or her seat assignment for the 2023-2024 school year. Your School Options Schools in Zone and School Options MNPS Virtual School provides qualified students with disabilities an equal and equitable opportunity to participate in the school program and activities to the maximum extent appropriate for each individual student. Enrollment Options MNPS Virtual School has enrollment options to meet the unique needs of MNPS students. Metro Schools offer a wide variety of unique academic programs, supports, and extracurricular activities in locations that span the city so that every student has access to the tools they need to be successful. Current Pre-K students must re-apply for kindergarten even if they have been placed by Exceptional Education or through the Pre-K lottery process. Students in grades K-12 are kept on waitlists through the fifth day of school in the 2023-2024 school year. Email or Phone: Return to login 0000065478 00000 n ; Advanced Placement focuses on college-level instruction and assessment through an . If you are expecting a pathway form after June and will be on vacation in July or August, please email schooloptions@mnps.org for more information. Once a student has accepted a seat at an optional school, his or her name will be removed from any currently attended or previously accepted school for the 2023-2024 school year. We could not be happier with our experience at Guidepost! A separate application is required to apply for a Pre-K seat in all schools. This process is designed to give families the option of attending their highest-ranked school where space is available. No action is needed if your child is moving from one grade to the next in the same school. 0000005218 00000 n A separate application is required to apply for a Pre-K seat in all schools. WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR SPECIALTY SCHOOLS? Yes, and families are encouraged to do so. We were nervous because she is so young and due to COVID, hadn't been around many other children or had any experience in a school environment but the administrators and guides at Guidepost were welcoming, patient, helpful and kind. Yes, and families are encouraged to do so. Applicants in second and third grade will be required to pass a language proficiency test before being accepted to the school. Charter schools are publicly-financed, privately-operated schools. Virtual School is modeled after the collegiate style of online learning and delivered primarily in an asynchronous format for grades 6-12. 0000062541 00000 n The Physical Education Department, as well as Naperville School District 203, has made a commitment to prepare students to live healthy, productive and physically active lives for the 21st Century. A person who is employed within the MNPS district. If this is your childs last year to attend a school listed below and you want him/her to continue in the guaranteed pathway (shown below), you must return a pathway continuation form, which will be sent home from your childs school. Additionally, learners can attend on a part-time basis taking between one (1) and three (3) courses. Tour Tuesdays provide opportunities for families to tour schools on designated Tuesdays and meet teachers and principals, observe classrooms, ask questions and learn about academic programming. This may include on campus, off campus, virtual/online and summertime work. Your child will be opted out of any schools that were listed lower on your priority list than a school that your child was selected to attend. Letters sent to families informing that their student has been selected to a school of their choice through the optional school application. You may also accept your childs seat online and receive confirmation. Upon completion of the review, the principal will attach a signed review form to your childs optional schools application before you may submit the application. School choices must be prioritized on the application from 1 (highest priority) to 7 (lowest priority). WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR OPTIONAL SCHOOLS? They also develop higher order thinking skills so they can apply what theyve learned. Every child enrolled in Metro Schools is required to have a nine-digit student ID number that begins with 190. 0000135085 00000 n If you transfer from one of our locations to the next, your childs progress and continuity will be tracked in the app and readily accessible. Charter school waitlists continue throughout the entire school year. If your child will turn 5 years of age between Aug. 16, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2023, you may contact MNPS to ask about Kindergarten Readiness testing by calling 615-259-INFO(4636). The MNPS Optional Schools application opens January 24. We will not be responsible if your application does not get back to you in time to resubmit. If I'm interested but want more information, where can I go?Our Family Information Center is ready to answer any of your questions, call them at 615-259-INFO (4636) or email familyinfo@mnps.org, Smart Choice: School Application and Lottery Management Software powered by, Families are encouraged to apply online at. 0000024881 00000 n We will not be responsible if your application does not get back to you in time to resubmit. (Standard NINE) is a method of scaling test scores on a nine-point standard scale with a mean of five and a standard deviation of two. Results from the random selection process will be available on. There will be a summer pathway offered to students attending Head, Rose Park, John Early or Meigs middle schools who did not qualify in the fall and are now eligible to attend Martin Luther King Jr. School and Hume-Fogg High School based off of the 2022-2023 TCAP or Spring District Benchmark and a GPA of 80 or higher from the second, third and fourth nine weeks scores with no failing grades. At the middle and elementary school level, the applicant has an overall "C" average in all courses. Families living in the Nashville metropolitan area have 158 public schools available to them in their neighborhoods and nearby communities. MNPS Virtual School combines rigorous academics with a variety of educational programs, learning experiences, instructional approaches, and academic-support strategies addressing the unique needs, interests, aspirations, and backgrounds of our diverse population of students-creating an extraordinary online learning experience. Early admission into kindergarten is available for students who qualify for gifted/talented services. During the application window, families can submit online applications to the more than 100 schools on the optional schools list. The pathway continuation form or online application must be submitted by Feb. 11, 2022. 0000171494 00000 n 0000007522 00000 n Contact individual schools to determine transportation availability. 0000004163 00000 n 0000171414 00000 n No. Incomplete applications will not be accepted online or in person. Magnet schools are visionary, innovative schools where students are attracted by the unique themes such as STEM, Arts, IB and more. A separate random selection process will be held for PreKindergarten seats in spring 2023. Parents must apply before the application deadline to receive cluster preference. CAN FAMILIES APPLY TO PREKINDERGARTEN WITH THIS APPLICATION? Programs include: Advanced Placement (AP), Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Cambridge International, Dual Enrollment, The Gifted and Talented Program, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Any student whose parent or guardian is a Davidson County resident at the time of application may apply for an optional school. After the fifth day, the waitlists are eliminated. CAN FAMILIES APPLY TO PREKINDERGARTEN WITH THIS APPLICATION? The Montessori learning environment fosters respect for others and independent learning while also supporting children as they gain an intrinsic pleasure from learning. If families need in-person support, please contact the Family Information Center at FamilyInfo@mnps.org or 615-259-INFO (4636) for an appointment. However, due to capacity constraints, the district cannot guarantee pathways into all of the zoned middle and high schools for out-of-zone students who attend those schools through open enrollment. Current K-12 students do not have to re-apply to remain enrolled in your current optional school. Advanced Academic programs are available for students Pre-K through 12th grade that builds upon students' individual strengths and maximizes academic potential for all learners. All other schools, including charter schools, do have sibling preference. 0000012189 00000 n Families living in the Nashville metropolitan area have 158 public schools available to them in their neighborhoods and nearby communities. If I'm interested but want more information, where can I go. Families can choose from their zoned school, apply to a charter school, or select a school outside their neighborhood or zone through the school options process . Yes. Physical education will provide every student with a variety of challenges that will contribute to the development and maintenance of their physical, cognitive, and affective well being. 0000008322 00000 n Those interested in being included in the random selection process, must apply by the deadline online by 11:59 p.m. CST or submit an application to the Family Information Center, located at 2601 Bransford Ave., Nashville, TN 37204 (Berry Road entrance), by 4:30 p.m. CST. Students will also develop an international outlook and become confident, global citizens. Metro Schools offer a wide variety of unique academic programs, supports, and extracurricular activities in locations that span the city so that every student has access to the tools they need to be successful. (5) The applicant is on-pace to graduate, with the designated graduation cohort, in 4 years and a summer. Selection Day results will be posted online at www.schooloption.mnps.org and also available by contacting the Metro Schools Family Information Center at (615) 259-INFO (4636). 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Based on current state law, all charter school operators in Tennessee must be nonprofit organizations. Public bus transportation through WeGo Public Transit is provided at no cost to all high school students through the StrIDe program, where student ID cards double as city bus passes. Upon completion of the review, the principal will attach a signed review form to your childs optional schools application before you may submit the application. Your child will be opted out of any schools that were listed lower on your priority list than a school that your child was selected to attend. CAN I APPLY TO A CHARTER SCHOOL WITH THIS APPLICATION? Additionally, when two siblings apply to the same school (but different grade level) and only one sibling is selected, if the parent accepts the seat, the sibling that did not get selected will be moved to the sibling priority waitlist. Free internet access is available at your nearest Nashville Public Library or the Metro Schools Family Information Center, located at 2601 Bransford Ave., Nashville, TN 37204. Paper applications can be submitted in person or by mail. The applicant scores, at minimum, in Quintile 3, 4, or 5 on the most recent MAP Assessment in Reading and Math. Daycare corresponds to our Nido program, preschool years correspond to our Toddler program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our Children's House program. Parent permission for middle school students is required to receive a StrIDe bus pass. If your application is received after the deadline, your child will not be included in the random selection process for grades K-10. Our goal at Guidepost Montessori is to serve each individual child, to help them realize their limitless potential, and the opportunities they will have to create real and lasting change throughout their lifetime. If I'm interested but want more information, where can I go. DOES MY CHILD HAVE A GUARANTEED PATHWAY ON TO MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL IF HE OR SHE ATTENDS AN OPTIONAL SCHOOL? Guidepost Montessori in Downtown Naperville is one of the most trusted Montessori schools in Naperville, Illinois. Families can choose from 159 open-enrollment public schools available to them throughout the school district. You may also accept your childs seat online and receive confirmation. In Metro Nashville Public Schools, Career and Technical Education (CTE) is learning that works, preparing students for high-wage, high-skill and high-demand careers through rigorous programs organized among 16 career clusters. Students attending Hull-Jackson Montessori and Stanford Montessori DO NOT have to re-apply. Students enrolled in East Middle can continue their education at East High beginning in 9th grade. Additionally, when two siblings apply to the same school (but different grade level) and only one sibling is selected, if the parent accepts the seat, the sibling that did not get selected will be moved to the sibling priority waitlist. In addition, several charter schools provide transportation. No. Some sites may have PS, PK, or 5th grade. International Baccalaureate- IB emphasizes a constructivist approach based on inquiry and focused on conceptual understanding. Summer pathway notification will occur either in July or August after the State of Tennessee standardized testing scores are available. HOW DOES SIBLING PREFERENCE WORK? If your child is selected for a seat at a school, you will receive an acceptance letter in the mail, which must be returned by the deadline. If I'm interested but want more information, where can I go? The following schools do not have sibling preference: East Nashville Magnet High School, East Nashville Middle School, Head Middle School, Hume-Fogg High School, Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts, Martin Luther King Jr. School, Meigs Middle School, the Early College High School, MNPS Virtual School, Nashville School of the Arts and Rose Park Middle School. A separate application and random selection process will be held for all Pre-K seats in the spring of 2023. The staff at Guidepost are truly amazing. All completed applications with transcript review documentation must be received on or before March 10, 2023, to be part of the random selection process. 0000010732 00000 n This is when all Metro Schools come together to share the academic programs and . We support your child in all areas of their development social, emotional, physical, academic, and beyond. You may apply for up to seven school options, prioritized in order of preference. If you submit an incomplete paper application by mail, we will not process it. Use the Zone Finder tool online at www.mnps.org or call 615-259-INFO(4636) to determine if you are located in a GPZ for a school. Students eligible for kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 15, 2023. 0000161989 00000 n If you submit an incomplete paper application by mail, we will not process it. The school has hosted multiple virtual events, including pumpkin painting and hot cocoa in October and a book fair! A student with sibling preference will be offered a seat from the waitlist when a vacancy becomes available. Once a student has accepted a seat at an optional school, his or her name will be removed from any currently attended or previously accepted school for the 2023-2024 school year. WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR SPECIALTY SCHOOLS? HOW LONG CAN A STUDENT REMAIN ON A WAITLIST? After you apply online, you will have the option of printing a confirmation or having one emailed to you. Enrollment Questions should be directed to MNPS Virtual School Enrollment Director, Ms. Hill, by submitting a Concierge Help Ticket. 0000160897 00000 n Parents can find their zoned school option through the MNPS online tool, ZoneFinder. WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL? Families living in the Nashville metropolitan area have 158 public schools available to them in their neighborhoods and nearby communities. KA @ The Crossings. 0000008436 00000 n WHAT IS A GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITY ZONE (GPZ)? Metro Schools offers many academic options, themes and programs - something for every student. 0000075257 00000 n An ID number for a new student can be acquired at one of the districts enrollment centers by presenting the childs birth certificate along with parent/guardians proof of residency and a copy of your drivers license. No action is needed if your child is moving from one grade to the next in the same school. The random selection results will be available on March 24, 2023. School choices must be prioritized on the application from 1 (highest priority) to 7 (lowest priority). When you click "Sign Me Up" you will be taken to the MNPS Optional Schools application. No action is needed if your child is moving from one grade to the next in the same school. A separate application is required to apply for a preschool and Pre-K seat in all schools, including Stanford Montessori and Hull-Jackson Montessori. School-based on the physical address of the residence of his or her parent or legal guardian, Smart Choice: School Application and Lottery Management Software powered by. The 23-24 late registration window opens on Monday, May 29, 2023, and closes on August 11, 2023. If your child is out-of-zone attending an optional elementary or middle school that is not listed as having a pathway, then your child will need to apply for the zoned feeder school and will be provided priority based on space availability. English Learners- programs that provide our international students with the help they need in order to progress through each grade level while simultaneously improving their English language skills.
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