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Boston, MA
Acorn Center for Early Education and Care
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neighborhood: Chinatown · Telephone: (617) 635-5263 · Website: http://www.bcnc.net/child...
Home-School Connection
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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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Savvy Source's Comments
Since parental involvement is crucial for a child's sucess, Acorn staff work closely with parents through regular conferences and frequent formal and informal talks. Acorn maintains an open door policy that encourages parents' active participation through classroom visits, volunteering, the sharing of ideas and concerns, and serving on an active parent advisory council. Parent meetings, workshops, potlucks and holiday celebrations help complete Acorn's family approach to early education.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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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 (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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