SUIMA Student Registration
Student enrollment is open for the 2023/2024 school year. Parents can use the link below to complete the online web form.
SUIMA Registration Application
Medical Application
Academy School Calendar
We encourage all parents to stay up to date on upcoming events and important information during the school year by visiting our Events Calendar and News Section.
Below you will find the current school year calendar in pdf format for download.
2023/2024 School Year Supplies List
Admissions and Enrollment
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA) welcomes all enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Children and First Generation Descendant Children of Southern Ute Tribal Members.
All applications submitted to the Academy are screened for eligibility and enrollment. Enrollment is defined as the official acceptance into the Academy upon the submission of the completed packet and approval by the Education Director. Eligible students are placed on a waiting list and notified when openings are available.
School Schedule
School starts for all levels at 8:00 a.m. Children are encouraged to be in their classrooms before the Flag Song at 8:10 a.m. Any time after this is tardy.
| Dismissal for: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Infant/Toddler | 3:30 p.m. |
| Primary | 3:30 p.m. |
| Elementary | 3:30 p.m. |
Early Release
Fridays are early release days with all children dismissed at 2:00 p.m. so all staff can attend meetings. The first Friday of every month is a full staff meeting. The second Friday is for level meetings followed by cross-level meetings on the third Friday. All staff members participate in Ute Language and Culture on the fourth Friday of each month.
After School Programs
The Infant/Toddler After School Program is set up to accommodate working parents or those parents actively enrolled in an educational program. A separate enrollment application must be filled out for this program and documentation for work/school must be provided. The program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. (Friday is early release; so there are no after-school programs.)
The After School Program for Primary and Elementary students is designed as an “Enrichment Program”. Students must sign up for this program. It is offered four days a week (Friday excluded for early release) from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Fees for the After School Programs are $5.00 per day. A late fee is charged if the student is not picked up by 5:45 p.m.
Safety
While we hope that a natural disaster or other serious event never occurs, our goal is to be prepared. We actively practice fire drills as well as lockdown drills monthly.
In order for our emergency response plans to be effective we depend on the cooperation and assistance of many people. We depend on parents/guardians to support our disaster-response efforts. Your cooperation is vital to helping us protect the safety and welfare of all children and staff.
Health and Nutrition Information
- Flu Vaccine Information Statement
- Certificate of Immunization
- IZ Chart Childcare-Preschool
- IZ Chart K-12
Meals
Since nutrition plays a vital role in your child’s health, meal times serve as an important time to establish healthy eating habits. A menu is provided on a monthly basis. The Academy will provide an assortment of foods to encourage your child to accept a greater variety of flavors and increase the nutritional value of meals at the following rates: Breakfast – $1.50 and Lunch – $2.75.
SUIMA Parent-Student Handbook
Ute Language and Culture
The Ute Language Curriculum consists of conversational Ute and lessons that teach how the Ute Language grammar works. During instruction, students work on mastering conversational phrases and simple and complex sentences.
Fridays are Ute Culture days in which all students learn traditional native dances, Ute tales, basketry, beading, and singing.
The entire Academy staff participates in Ute Language and Culture classes.
School Board Bylaws
Volunteer Opportunities
The success of the Academy relies in part on parents/guardians. We encourage you to play an active role in your child’s education. Become involved by offering your talents, skills, and time to create the caring, learning environment we all want for our children. Please contact your child’s teacher or the office for information regarding the arrangements of your visit.