Welcome

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• Q.

  What grades does Starwood Academy of Frisco offer?

  Starwood Academy of Frisco is Frisco's only high-fidelity Montessori school to offer families the opportunity to experience a complete Montessori journey from 18 months through the age of 14.

   

  Our programs include:

  • Toddler: 18 months-3 years old
  • Primary: 3-6 years old (Preschool, Kindergarten)
  • Lower Elementary: 6-9 years old (1st, 2nd, 3rd grade)
  • Upper Elementary: 9-12 years old (4th, 5th, 6th grade)
  • Middle School: 12-14 years old (7th, 8th grade)

• Q. Are you Montessori accredited?

  We are an American Montessori Society Member School, including 100% of our administrators and lead guides being Montessori credentialed at one or more levels.

• Q.

  What is the average class size?

  In contrast to traditional education, which emphasizes small classes, Montessori schools value the lessons of community in larger, multi-age classrooms. The role of the teacher in a Montessori classroom is a guide and a mentor rather than an instructor. Larger environments encourage students to rely on themselves and their peers as resources.

  
  Starting in our primary program (ages 3-6) and through elementary/middle school (ages 6-14), classrooms average 20 to 24 students with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Note that the same does not apply for toddler classrooms, where we keep the student-teacher ratio at 7:1.

• Q. Does the school offer extended day programs?

  Yes, we offer extended day programs as an extension of the Starwood experience. The programs are a wonderful way for students to continue building on Montessori practices as well as engage in other activities not always available during the traditional school day. Our Extended Hours program allows students the ability to arrive as early as 7 a.m. and stay as late as 6 p.m.
  
  We also have multiple extracurricular vendors that hold afternoon classes on our campus for your convenience. No more driving to various practices after school! These activities include sports, STEAM, music, piano, gymnastics, dance, cooking, Mandarin and chess.

• Q.

  Do we bring in lunch/snacks?

  We have a full-scale commercial kitchen onsite. Our Community Dining program, which is included in school tuition, provides our students with healthy, high-quality food cooked from scratch each day.
  
  Because of the breadth of the program, dietary and health preferences are accommodated, allowing all students to participate. There are procedures in place to alert parents and students of potential allergens in advance.
  
  

  Daily snacks, like fresh-cut fruit, cheese and crackers and homemade baked goods, are a part of the students’ school life. Students do not bring any food from home.

• Q. Are students required to wear uniforms?

  Yes, Risse Brothers Uniform Company is the only provider of uniforms for Starwood students. All uniform clothing items are available through their online store. There is a retail location in Addison for in-store shopping or pickup.

• Q. How can I learn more?

  Inquire to learn more about why Starwood Academy of Frisco is the best school in Frisco for engaged, confident and curious children.

• Q. Where do graduates of Starwood attend high school?

  While independent and personally empowered, Starwood students share a strong work ethic, a love of learning, and sincere respect for humanity and the world in which we live. The Starwood Academy of Frisco graduate embraces diversity as a global citizen; thinks critically as a creative, collaborative leader; and lives with integrity as a self-aware, independent human being.
  
  

  The core character qualities that Montessori helps to develop are also the same ones that have made the transition smooth for our students to attend either public or private school for high school education. Many students continue on to attend Frisco ISD, Legacy Christian Academy, the Alcuin School, the Westwood School or Greenhill.

• Q. What is the enrollment time period/deadline?

  The first notification of acceptance for the 2025-26 school year occurs in January. We will consider prospective families for any remaining spaces on a rolling basis.