Reference Documents & Forms
Change of Enrollment or Withdrawal Form
Request for Release of Student Information (Scroll to bottom of page)
Frequently Asked Questions
Enrollment Questions
Does FMS offer full day enrollment?
Yes, the full day schedule is 8:15-3:15.
Does FMS offer half day enrollment?
Yes, for 2025-2026 the half day morning program is 8:15-11:15 and the half day afternoon program is 12:15-3:15.
Does FMS have early drop off or late pickup hours available?
No.
Does FMS offer partial week (Mon, Weds, Fri) enrollment?
No.
Curriculum Questions
How can I learn more about Montessori education?
Our Resources page includes links to helpful videos, books, and websites.
Our social media profiles, on Facebook and Instagram (@fairbanksmontessorischool), include regular posts about curriculum materials and lessons.
Do your teachers give letter grades (A,B, C, etc or a GPA)?
No. Parent / Teacher Conferences are twice a year and teachers prepare progress reports for students, but these do not include a traditional grading system.
Nutrition Questions
Is FMS nut-free?
Yes.
Does lunch come with students from home?
Yes.
Is snack provided?
Each student is assigned a snack day each month, that is their day to provide the snack for their classroom.
Is there anything else caregivers should know about sending lunch?
Please do not send energy drinks, foods high in refined sugars, or items that require preparation / heat up.
Nap Questions
Is napping required?
No. You can choose if you would like your child to nap or not, and you can discuss what is best for your child’s napping with their teacher.
Can my child use a pacifier at nap time?
No, please no pacifiers at school.
Can my child bring a special stuffed animal or blanket for nap time?
Yes.