New Student Enrollment
Lottery Process - PK - Grade 1
PK - 1st Grade Enrollment in Chantilly
Montessori is through the CMS Magnet Lottery Process ONLY. The CMS
Student Placement office handles the lottery process.
Information regarding the lottery process can be found below:
Round 1
Future Enrollment for Students New to CMS: November 9 - 24, 2020
School Choice Lottery: November 30 - December 13, 2020
Round 2
Future Enrollment Deadline for Students New to CMS: January 17, 2021
School Choice Lottery: January 25 - February 5, 2021
Visit www.cmschoice.org to:
- Learn more about Magnet Programs and who we are.
- See ways to contact and schedule meetings with us.
- See when schools are holding virtual open houses and information sessions.
- Follow the 5 steps for a successful enrollment and application process.
Open House Dates for the 2020-21 Magnet Lottery
Wednesday, November 18th 9-10 AM
Wednesday, December 2nd 5-6 PM
All sessions will begin promptly and registration is required for all attendees.
Sessions are for parents only; childcare is not available.
The open houses have a scheduled agenda.
Please note that these are not drop-in sessions.
*School tours are only offered on the dates listed above.*
Late Entry Process
Students in grades 2-6 may interview for vacant seats (if available) through the Late Entry Process. Interviews will be scheduled only if there are vacant seats. Interested families should complete the application below and return it to the school via email, US mail, or by drop off.
CMS Elementary Montessori Application.docx