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Admissions & Enrollment

​River Montessori Charter School is proud to be option in the myriad educational choices available in Petaluma.  As you learn more about Montessori you will find that we are an authentic Montessori school and adhere rigidly to the philosophy while balancing our obligations to California state standards as a public school.  While this is no easy task, our school is committed to Montessori Education and work tirelessly to ensure confidence in our holistic and rigorous academic program for children.  
​In order to help families determine if RMCS is a match for their children, we host a two-step prospective parent/guardian program designed to deepen the understanding of Montessori philosophy and the culture of our school. We look forward to introducing you to our school! 
Is Montessori A Good Choice for My Child?

This question can best be answered by understanding your own child’s learning tendencies and learning about Montessori Education. You know your child best—learning style, temperament, social and emotional development, use that information as you peruse our web links for resources to read, watch, and enjoy.  Of course, the best way to understand Montessori is to observe a working Montessori classroom.  Please give us a call to see for yourself the stimulating buzz of joyful scholars!  

At RMCS, you will find that a Montessori environment is one of engagement.  Children are thoroughly inspired visually and auditorially in academic pursuits as well as in their social, emotional, physical and personal development.  Montessori methodology supports a child’s inner sense of organization, and social development self-directedness, concentration in a highly interactive, collaborative, environment of activity, movement, interaction.   

Get to Know Our RMCS Family!

A Year End Retrospective of the 2019-2020 School Year at RMCS

Thank You, to our River Community!  We made it through the 1st Quarter of Distance Learning for the 2020-21 School Year!
River Montessori Charter School does not discriminate against any pupil on the basis of the characteristics listed in Education Code Section 220 (actual or perceived disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code or association with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics)                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                      CDE's Charter School Complaint Notice & Form

Application Packets

Your Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following: 
  1. 2020-2021 Application to Enroll Form  
  2. Copy of Child's Birth Certificate
  3. Proof of CA Residence (i.e. utility bill, vehicle registration, homeowners insurance - showing your California address)
  4. Copy of Immunization Records

If you have any questions, please contact school administration at admin@rivermontessoricharter.org

Offering Free and Public Montessori Education since 2009

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CONTACT US
River Montessori Charter School
3880 Cypress Drive, Suite B
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone:  707-778-6414
Fax:  707-773-5300

​admin@rivermontessoricharter.org 
River Montessori Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any persons (actual or perceived disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code or association with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics).