In order to be considered in the first round of admissions decisions, applications must be submitted by January 12, 2026. Applications received after will be reviewed based on enrollment availability per level.
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The first step in the admissions process is to complete our Online Inquiry Form. The admissions office will respond via email to schedule a Weekday Group Tour or an Open House Group Tour.
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TOURS
The admissions office will reach out to schedule a weekday tour. Advanced registration is required. All events are in-person and offer the opportunity to learn about the authentic Montessori principles that we practice each day at CMS. Attendance at a Weekday Group Tour or at the Open House is required prior to completion of an application for admission. Out-of-state families are encouraged to contact the Admissions Director for alternative plans.
At Main Campus
Young Children’s Community, Primary Community, Elementary Community (ages 18 months – 12 years)
Guided by the Admissions Director, visitors will tour each of our classrooms, see the 7.5 acres that are available to the children each day, and participate in Q&A about Montessori for the young child. These tours are for adults only and last approximately 90 minutes.At Upper Campus
Adolescent Program (7th and 8th grade equivalent)
Visitors will hear from Ms. Erin Foley, Adolescent Program Director, to understand more about why we utilize a land and project-based model to guide the adolescents’ journey toward adulthood. During the tour we will explore topics including: the idea of the farm and the adults as the materials in a Montessori Adolescent Program; why Montessori is as relevant as ever in a changing world; and how CMS prepares scholars for high school. These tours are for adults only and last 2 hours.OPEN HOUSE
Our Open House was held on November 16, 2025. Please submit the Online Inquiry Form in order to register for a Group Tour.We look forward to meeting you!
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The admissions office will email with the link to our online admissions application after your attendance at a Group Tour or Open House. There is a non-refundable $55 fee due at the time of submission. Applications are submitted online via MyChesapeake, our online admissions portal.
Young Children’s Community (YCC)
There is no additional documentation required with the application.Primary Community
If applicable, submit all previous school records and any recent developmental evaluations and/or assessments.Elementary Community and Adolescent Program
We require submission of ALL of the following:1) the most recent progress report or report card;
2) if applicable, the previous two year’s progress reports or report cards;
3) a teacher recommendation form from the current teacher; and
4) any recent developmental evaluations and/or assessments.The teacher recommendation form and a records request form (to submit to the current school) must be downloaded from MyChesapeake. Teacher recommendation forms and student records MUST be received directly from the school or the teacher (not the parent).
In order to be considered in the first round of admissions decisions, applications must be received by the second Monday in January. Applications received after the second Monday in January will be reviewed based on enrollment availability per level.
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If you submit an application to the Young Child Community, Primary, or Elementary Program, the Admissions Director may contact you to schedule classroom observations. Classroom observations help parents to understand if your family is well-matched with our program. This will be followed by time to ask questions of the Admissions Director. Observations are for parents only and typically last one hour.
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Young Children’s Community
There are no visits for children applying to the YCC. If your child enrolls, there will be a classroom visit scheduled close to their start date.Primary Program
Applicants, ages 4 years and older, may be requested to attend for a classroom visit. The admissions director will be in touch to arrange these visits, which last approximately 1 hour. These visits allow CMS staff to observe your child’s disposition.Elementary Community & Adolescent Program
Applications will be reviewed and applicants may be invited to shadow a current student for a day. Typically, applicant shadows are scheduled in late January. Shadows are required for admittance to our Elementary and Adolescent Programs. -
The first round of admissions notifications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be communicated via our online admissions portal, MyChesapeake, on or about February 20, 2026 (according to AIMS guidelines).
If your child is offered enrollment, you will receive a link to submit an electronic enrollment contract. Your child’s enrollment will be confirmed upon return of the signed electronic enrollment contract and the non-refundable $1,800 tuition deposit.
If your child is offered a space in our waiting pool of applicants, which updates each school year, you will be notified via MyChesapeake. If you would like to accept a place in the waiting pool, you must respond to the notification.
Admission to CMS is offered with the understanding that our AMI trained teachers will educate all children within the bounds of the Montessori pedagogy.
Chesapeake Montessori School admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at CMS. CMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our education policies, admission policies, tuition assistance policies, and other school-administered programs.