Charter School Policy Manual

Last updated November 2023

301 INTRODUCTION

These policies provide direction and information for members of Willow Oak Montessori Charter School, Inc. (also referred to as “School”). A healthy and effective School depends on established policies and procedures. More importantly, it requires members of the community to understand and implement the policies and procedures for the success and wellbeing of everyone. All policies are designed to support the mission of the School. With everyone’s cooperation, the School can be a thriving community where students succeed in a safe, supportive, and stimulating educational community.

  • Willow Oak Montessori Charter School

    Address: 1476 Andrews Store Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312

    Phone: 919-24-7787

    Fax: 919-869-1790

    Web: www.willowoakmontessori.org

    Email: info@willowoakmontessori.org

    School Day: 8:30am-3:20pm

    Administrators: Head of School - Susan Johnstone

    Assistant Head of School - Erica Halter

    EC Coordinator: Amy Turner

  • Willow Oak Montessori strives to assist children in achieving their unique potential as responsible global citizens by nurturing self-confidence and independent decision making in a stimulating, creative, and diverse Montessori community.

  • The School cannot succeed in its mission without commitment and effort from the parents who enroll their children. A strong partnership is essential. Parents and families support the School’s mission and fulfill their primary role as teachers of their children when they respect and support the efforts and staff of the School, promote the desire for and pursuit of learning, and model ethical and relational integrity. Respect for, and support of the School’s mission includes the following commitments on the part of every parent. The parent’s role includes the following:

    a. Monitor and support School policies and procedures;

    b. Ensure prompt arrival to School and promote full attendance of students to the maximum extent feasible;

    c. Nourish children’s physical and emotional health to promote learning;

    d. Communicate with staff as necessary to address particular needs;

    e. Be willing to volunteer and financially support the School’s work as feasible;

    f. Cooperate with School staff in providing needed information or other support when reasonably requested; and

    g. Participate responsibly in classroom and School meetings and functions.

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    • 301.1 Contact Information

    • 301.2 Mission

    • 301.3 Parent-Student Commitment and Expectations

    • 301.4 School Calendar

    • 301.5 Legal Compliance, School Charter, and Changes in Policy

    • 302.1 Admission

    • 302.2 Admission Priority

    • 302.3 Open Enrollment

    • 302.4 Withdrawal

    • 303.1 Transportation and Arrival

    • 303.2 Tardiness

    • 303.3 Attendance

302 ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT, AND PLACEMENT

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304 ACADEMICS, INSTRUCTION, AND GUIDING VALUES

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    • 301.1 Contact Information

    • 301.2 Mission

    • 301.3 Parent-Student Commitment and Expectations

    • 301.4 School Calendar

    • 301.5 Legal Compliance, School Charter, and Changes in Policy

    • 302.1 Admission

    • 302.2 Admission Priority

    • 302.3 Open Enrollment

    • 302.4 Withdrawal

    • 303.1 Transportation and Arrival

    • 303.2 Tardiness

    • 303.3 Attendance

303 TRANSPORTATION AND ATTENDANCE

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