Now Enrolling!
Students K-8th
Please Note: All parents must sign-up for after-school chess at East Cooper Montessori School using the school’s sign-up link here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSVWhFDWQrU_U8oyoGXJKPO0LSQrYpitEIad-92fcBKHMa3Q/viewform
& pay via our website registration below
Full School Year Registration
Start Day: August 25th
Last Day: April 6th
Off Days: October 13th, November 3rd, November 24th, December 8th - January 11th and March 30th
Fall Semester Registration
Start Day: August 25th
Last Day: December 1st
Off Days: October 13th, November 3rd and November 24th
Spring Semester Registration
Start Day: January 12th
Last Day: April 6th
Off Days: March 30th
Frequency: Every Tuesday
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
On-site Location: To Be Determined By Administrators
Now Offering Full-Year Registration!
Families can now register for chess the full 2026–2027 school year at East Cooper Montessori Charter School. Students registered for the full school year will receive a tournament chess board, chess pieces, and travel chess bag included with enrollment.
Semester registration is also available for families who prefer to enroll in the fall-only or spring-only session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration Questions
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Each child should be registered separately through our registration forms.
If you are enrolling multiple siblings, simply select “Register Here”, complete your child’s registration form, select “Add to Cart“ then complete your next child’s registration.
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Full-year registration includes 24 weeks of instruction plus a tournament chess board, chess pieces, and a Think Move Chess Academy chess bag.
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Yes. Families may register for the fall semester only or the spring semester only if they prefer a shorter commitment.
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For special registration dates and prorated registration please contact our Program Coordinator Jazmine Waiters at jwaiters@thinkmovechess.com
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No. These items are included only with full-year registrations.
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Yes, if space is available. Spring semester registration is a great option for students joining later in the school year.
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Please contact our Program Coordinator Jazmine Waiters at jwaiters@thinkmovechess.com anytime if you need help selecting the right registration option for your child.
Chess Class Questions
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On-site at East Cooper Montessori Charter School in a room determined by administrators.
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Yes. Students of all experience levels are welcome and supported.
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Great! Our program supports beginner through advanced students. Coaches group students by experience level and provide more challenging instruction for returning and competitive players.
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Absolutely. Many of our strongest players are returning students. Continued participation helps students deepen their understanding and prepare for tournament play.
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Yes. Our curriculum builds year to year, and returning students continue developing stronger strategy, tactics, tournament skills, and confidence. Each school year introduces new material and challenges appropriate for their level.