FAQs

Enrollment / School

  • To inquire about possible openings or begin the process, please contact our Directors of Education and review the application information available on Our Program page.

  • Any enrollment decisions are made after a thorough review process and careful consideration as to whether or not the Monarch School of New England will be an appropriate placement for your child. This decision involves the Monarch School of New England admissions team, home school district providers, as well as your child's family and advocates.

  • No, we are a day school.

  • Tuition payments are made by our school district partners, at no cost to families. Private payments or scholarships are not accepted.

  • Students' home school districts provide transportation to and from the Monarch School of New England.

  • Our classes have between 6 - 8 students per room.

  • Each classroom has a special education teacher and teaching assistant. All students have one-on-one support from a paraprofessional or nurse throughout the day, depending on their individual needs.

  • School is held Monday - Thursday, 8:15 am - 2:15 pm, and Friday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm The Monarch School of New England is a 200-day year-round program.
    School begins in late August or early September, and runs through June.
    Our summer session is 4 weeks long, primarily during July. The current school calendar can be found on our Resources Page.

Student specific questions

  • Yes, the Monarch School of New England participates in the National School Lunch Program. A hot lunch or alternative option is available daily.

  • Yes, students may bring their lunch from home.

  • School closures will be announced by text message and on WMUR.

  • Please contact our Director of Nursing.

  • A signed release form allowing the Monarch School of New England team to contact your child's providers must be provided to the school to ensure continuity of care. This release can be found on our Resources Page.

  • Our nursing team does not recommend or endorse specific providers. However, they are happy to discuss concerns and provide support to help you make the connections needed to secure care for your child.

Referral Process

Initial inquiry by a parent or a school district.

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Our Director of Education connects with the person inquiring about the school, answering questions and, if there is an interest, schedules a tour.

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We encourage the sending school district to come for a tour with the parents. The tour provides an opportunity to observe the students and staff in action, as well as learn about the daily programs.

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At the end of the tour, we’ll answer any questions and provide an informational packet that includes: the application, a feeding and swallowing form, and an updated medical history questionnaire.

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After receiving the completed packet, The Monarch School of New England admissions team will perform a comprehensive review and determine if your child is a good match for our program. 

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