Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in Escuela Tlatelolco Centro de Estudios, the only Chicano/Mexicano private school in Denver. Escuela Tlatelolco Centro de Estudios has a thirty one year history providing quality instruction emphasizing Chicano/Mexicano culture and history.

Completion of the following items will determine if an interview will be scheduled to further examine the student's eligibility for enrollment:

Upper Level

  1. Completed Application
  2. Birth Certificate
  3. Proof of income
  4. Immunization Record
  5. Social Security Card
  6. Two Page Typed Essay Life Story
  7. Transcript

Montessori

  1. Completed Application
  2. Birth Certificate
  3. $100.00 Application Fee
  4. Proof of income
  5. Immunization Record
  6. Social Security Card
  7. Recent Physical

The Life Story is an essential part of the application/interview process and is your key for enrollment into Escuela Tlatelolco. Your Life Story will separate you from everyone else who is applying to Escuela Tlatelolco.

This MUST BE two pages in length: typed, and double-spaced. We encourage you to take the time to do your absolute best on this valuable piece of the application process.

Please follow the attached Life Story from to complete your essay.

If you have any questions regarding the requirements for possible enrollment in Escuela Tlatelolco and/or status of your application, please call 303-964-8993.

Sincerely,

Nita Gonzales, M.Ed.
Presidenta/CEO

The Admission Process

For many applicants and their parents the admission process in an independent school is a new experience. At Escuela Tlatelolco we view this as an opportunity for the school and the family to become better acquainted and to share common goals for individual students. We are delighted that you are considering Escuela Tlatelolco and assure you that your application will be reviewed with the greatest interest and care.

There are four steps in our admission process. All four steps must be completed before action can be taken:

1. APPLICATION

Candidates are encouraged to submit an application and life story for upper school as early in the school year as possible. While applications may be filled any time during the admission process, the transcript and the recommendations cannot be requested until the application is received by Escuela Tlatelolco. A $100 fee must accompany the application. if you are applying for the Montessori Program.

2. TRANSCRIPT/RECOMMENDATION

A completed application must include all transcripts (upper school candidates only).

3. INTERVIEW

Prospective students will interview with an interview committee. One or more parent is required to participate in the admission process.

The admission committee will review each application as soon as the life story is complete. When a candidate is accepted, Students for the Montessori Program will be required to sign a Contract before beginning the School Year.

4. FINANCIAL AID

A family who cannot meet the cost of full tuition for the Montessori Program may apply for scholarship assistance. All awards are made solely on the basis of financial need and availability of funds. Early applications receive the most favorable consideration.

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