Student Attendance is strictly monitored. Children may not miss more than 20% of the VPK days per month. Parents of VPK students are required to sign a monthly Attendance Certificate verifying their child’s daily attendance in the VPK program.

Parents are required to sign a monthly child attendance certificate verifying their child’s daily attendance in the program at the end of the month. Failure to do so could result in termination of your child from the VPK Program.

The Brandon, Riverview, and SouthShore Montessori Schools do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, or handicap/ disability in its enrollment practices. BMS/RMS/SMS also support equal employment opportunity and treatment for all staff without regard to sex, race, color, religion or national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap/ disability or veteran status in all aspects of employment.

If your child is picked up late from the Brandon or Riverview or SouthShore Montessori Schools, a late payment charge of $1.00 per minute will apply.

The development of inner discipline is the goal of the Montessori Method; a Discipline Policy Form must be signed for all students. Our teachers are trained to use various techniques to redirect a child's behavior including encouragement, positive reinforcement, and natural consequences for actions. We strive to provide a loving, secure and supportive environment that focuses on children's positive behavior. A month long probationary period for all new students is required to determine whether our academic program is beneficial, and meets the needs of the child. Children shall not be subjected to discipline, which is severe, humiliating or frightening. Discipline shall not be associated with food or rest. Any form of physical punishment is strictly prohibited at BMS/RMS/SMS/EJS.

Our schools participate in the state’s School Choice Scholarship program. Students who participate in a state scholarship program will be asked to make full monthly tuition payments until their first scholarship installment has been deposited into the school banking account. Any money paid to the school during this time will be applied to the amount of tuition owed that is not covered by the scholarship. If the amount paid exceeds the amount owed, a refund will be issued via ACH after the state submits the final installment of the scholarship award to the school. The monthly difference not covered by the scholarship must be paid up front in full (no discount is applied for making up front payment) or in monthly installments.

Clothing exposing the torso or the midriff, either front, back, or sides, shall not be worn. Underwear shall not be visible. Clothing shall not expose the mid-chest area. Mini-skirts, mini-dresses and short shorts are not permitted.

Students may not use cell phones, smartwatches, or any other connected devices while on campus. The school does not accept the responsibility for cell phones, smartwatches, etc. If a student has a phone/smartwatch on or out, the teacher will take it and bring it to the office for the duration of the day. The item will be returned to the student once a parent/guardian arrives for dismissal.