Enroll at Shining Stars
"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world."
~ Maria Montessori
Welcome to Shining Stars Montessori Academy where we offer a culturally-inclusive, authentic Montessori program that cultivates tomorrow’s global leaders.
Within our authentic Montessori program, SSMA offers Dual Language Immersion Program, in which selected classrooms participate in instruction in both Spanish and English.
SSMA is open enrollment and tuition-free to residents of the District of Columbia.
Within our authentic Montessori program, SSMA offers Dual Language Immersion Program, in which selected classrooms participate in instruction in both Spanish and English.
SSMA is open enrollment and tuition-free to residents of the District of Columbia.
Prospective Students Age Requirements
- PreK3 applicants must turn three on or before September 30th of the year they are applying for admission.
- PreK4 applicants must turn four on or before September 30th of the year they are applying for admission.
- Kindergarten applicants must turn five on or before September 30th of the year they are applying for admission.
- Family must be able to show proof of DC residency
"One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child."
~Maria Montessori
How to Apply to SSMA
SSMA is part of the MySchoolDC common lottery. The MySchoolDC common lottery is a single, random lottery that determines placement for new students at SSMA and other participating schools. You must apply through this lottery if you want your child to attend SSMA
SY 25-26 ShiningStars MontessoriAcademy Enrollment Documents
- MySchoolDC Lottery Application
- PowerSchoolOnline Enrollment Form
- SSMA Online Media Release Form
- SSMA Online Medical, Allergy & Dietary Information Form
- SSMA Online Pick-up Authorization Form
- DC Residency Verification Form and Proof of Residency
- Home Language Survey
- Universal Health Certificate
- DC Oral Health Assessment Form
- Free and Reduced Meals Application (optional)
- Asthma Action Plan, or other Medication Authorization Form (if applicable)
- IEP (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate
- Copy of Parent/Guardian Photo Identification
- Kids Ride Free Card Request ( after the first day of school)
Enrollment Contact
Cherita Moore-Gause
(202) 723-1467
If you have questions for MySchoolDC they can be reached at (202-888-6336) or [email protected].
Important Dates
- December 14, 2024 - EdFEST (PK3 - 8th Grade)
- December 16, 2024 - Lottery Application Opens
- March 3, 2025 - Application Deadline (PK3 - 8th Grade)
- March 28, 2025 - Lottery results are available
- April 26, 2025 - Enrollment Saturday
- May 1, 2025 - Enrollment Deadline for matched students
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