Mountain Road School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, religion, national or ethnic origin. First priority is given to returning students. However, because of the commitment to small class sizes, it is not always possible to guarantee places to students who wish to return. In general, those who make firm their commitment to return to Mountain Road earliest will be given first placement. We ask for a commitment from parents and a deposit by March 1st to hold a place for the following school year. Financial assistance is available based on need. New students may be admitted at any time during the school year, though it is preferable for students to be enrolled in September. Preschool students need to be three years old and toilet trained though age exceptions for children close to three may be granted at the discretion of the Director. Preschoolers turning three in the fall/winter are occasionally added mid-year.
Admissions Checklist
- The admission process begins with a parent visit. Parents can attend an Open House or schedule a private visit by calling the school at 518-794-8520 or info@mountainroadschool.org.
- Interested families then submit an application, required forms and a non-refundable application fee of $50. Checks are made payable to Mountain Road School.
- The next step is for your child to visit the school. Call the office to schedule the visit. Preschool children spend one hour in a classroom with parents close by. Kindergarten children visit for a half day and children grades 1-8 visit for a full school day.
- Next, you will submit a Records Release to your child’s current school allowing them to send us copies of progress reports and school records. You will give a Recommendation Form to your child’s current teacher, and he or she will send it back to us.
- Once all admission elements are completed (parent visit, application, fee, child visit, records, recommendation), the school will consider the application and notify parents of its recommendation with a phone call and letter. A non-refundable $50. Enrollment Fee is payable upon acceptance.
