Reference Documents & Forms
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.
May I visit / observe my child’s classroom?
Yes. Your child’s Lead Teacher can arrange your observation or visit.
Is going outdoors part of the curriculum?
Yes.
There is an hour of outdoor time each day when temperatures and air quality permit. The half an hour before lunch and final half an hour of the school day are spent outside. Children play outside as long as it is warmer than -20 degrees and as long as the air quality index is 150 or less. Both cold temperatures and air quality are monitored carefully; children may spend less time outside if temperatures are near -20.
Are there supplemental teachers or additional activities beyond the classroom?
Yes.
For the 2025-2026 School Year, Ms. Katie from Music Together will be doing music class for students (approximately once a week, but depending on the school calendar, holidays, etc), and our gym teacher Ms. Melanie will be doing physical education class for students (approximately once a week, but depending on the school calendar, holidays, etc).
Lead Teachers schedule and provide other additional learning experiences (such as a parent who is a dentist coming in to speak to the class) when these will not disrupt the regular classroom day and all parties’ schedules can be accommodated.
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.