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Westwood, CA
Westwood United Methodist Church Preschool
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Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (310) 474-8986 · Website: www.westwoodumc.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) | 
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
Monthly newsletters.
Weekly Curriculum updates for each classroom.
Twice a year parent conferences (or when needed.)
E-mail updates form office or room parents.
Intake meeting and pre visits before your child starts.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
I like to work with each family individually to ease the transition from home to school.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Our two children were both thriving at WUMP. Upon enrolling our youngest (9 years later!), I was thrilled to see so many familiar faces! They remained as enthusiastic and warm-hearted as ever. Giving and receiving communication was never a problem. Many of the parents work full time, and from what I experienced, the level of parent participation was left up to the individual.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.3) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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