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Santa Monica , CA
Garden of Angels

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Telephone: (310) 453-4680 · Website: www.garden-of-angels.com

Home-School Connection

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Savvy Source's Comments

'We believe a well-balanced child receives equal support from home and school. Participation is mandatory for a child to receive beneficial experiences and exposure. It is in the parents' best interest to use a consistent discipline and teaching style similar to that of the schools. Parents need to be in constant, positive communication with the staff.' -- Extracted from the Garden of Angels website

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.7)
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Though not an 'academic' preschool the children are constantly learning and working their brains --for instance the school introduces artists, musicians, countries, inventors. Our 3.5 year old son can answer questions like 'What is the name of the photographer that does Black and White photos?'...He says 'Ansel Adams'. He can hear the song 'No Woman No Cry' and he says 'Bob Marley' and that he's from Jamaica.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

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General Parent Education

-This preschool does conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

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Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Schedule family field trips

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Have an active PTA

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

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A Great Book Rhymes!

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Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and

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