How to Enroll

Tuition

2011 Summer Tuition: BergamoAcademySummer2011_20110121.pdf (2012 Summer Tuition will be published December, 2011)

2011/2012 Tuition (original, full school-year): BergamoAcademyTuition20112012_20110728.pdf

2011/2012 Tuition pro-rated for a Jan. 4, 2012 start: BergamoAcademyTuition20112012Jan4Start20111104.pdf

Enrollment Process

1. Tour the school. Arrange by calling (303) 825-1333.
   
   
2. Complete an application, by one of two options:
   • Online. Create a web account and log in, if you have not yet done so. Then, using a credit card for the $75 aplication fee, apply online.
   • By Mail. Printing out a form studentapplication.pdf and mail it along with a check for the $75 application fee to:
     
         Bergamo Academy
         P.O. Box 9009
         Denver, CO 80209
     
   
   Notes:
   • You may want to apply before coming on a tour especially if there is a waitlist
   • Your child(ren) will not be placed on the Bergamo Academy waitlist(s) without the $75 application fee(s)
   
   
3. You will receive an email stating your child(ren) is either on the Bergamo Academy Waitlist or will need to come in for an evaluation
   • Evaluations are usually done when a child is over 3.5 years old
   • The evaluations are done at 3pm
   • The evaluation is a time for the child to be alone with a guide to access his/her comfort level and ability in the classroom
   
   
4. Once a space opens for your child(ren) you will receive an acceptance packet in the mail, which will include an enrollment contract, emergency contact info forms, medical forms, parent handbook, and information on paying the down payment.
   • Spaces will be awarded to children depending on the best fit for families, their children, and the school.
   
   
5. Return the signed contract along with the tuition downpayment and other completed forms.
   
   
6. A copy of the signed contract will be returned to you.
   
   
7. Once your down payment is received your child may start the phase-in process. The phase-in process may include (optional procedures will be determined by your child’s guide)
   • Home visit (mandatory for Toddler optional for Primary)
   • In classroom 3pm one-on-one visit with guide (optional)
   • 3 to 5 day phase-in in the first week of starting class (mandatory)
   • Primary schedule may look like:
     1. 8:30 to 10:00
     2. 8:30 to 12:00
     3. 8:30 to 3:00 (if full or all day)
     4. 8:30 to 5:15 (if all day)
   • Toddler schedule may look like:
     1. 8:30 to 9:30
     2. 8:30 to 11:00
     3. 8:30 to 12:00
     4. 8:30 to 3:00 (if full or all day)
     5. 8:30 to 5:15 (if all day)
   • If your child is going to be in Elementary there may be a 1 week trial period instead of a phase-in
   • These schedules are subject to change depending on your child and your child’s guide

Toddler Environment (ages 14-36 months)

UPDATE September 11, 2011: There is currently one toddler slot available, and there likely won't be another available slot until late spring, 2012.

Primary Environment (ages two-and-a-half to six years)

UPDATE September 11, 2011: There is one immediate opening, and possibly others will be open in October.

Elementary Environment (ages 6-12 years old)

UPDATE September 11, 2011: The slots being reserved for students without previous Montessori have been filled and it is unlikely there will be any more for the 2011-2012 school year. For students with previous Montessori, space is available, although only one slot remains for first-year elementary students.

Denver Preschool Program

Bergamo Academy is a participant of the Denver Preschool Program. Denver four-year-olds can qualify for tuition assistance. The amount of assistance depends on income (and even some assistance is available for higher income levels). To find out how much, click on the "calculator" button at dpp.org. For the 2010/2011 school year, the student must have been born between August 20, 2005 and October 1, 2006.