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Jamaica Plain, MA
Copper Beech Montessori
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neighborhood: Jamaica Plain · Telephone: (617) 524-3237 · Website: www.copperbeechmontessori.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) | 
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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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teacher parent meeting happend BEFORE my child enrolled when I was invited to observe the classroom and spent time with the director and teacher. No parent education classes, but there is a Montessori Parent Education Newsletter published online every month. A written summary of my child's learning is given to us at the two parent teacher conferences in the middle and the end of the school year.
Parent #2
Learning goals: Copper Beech is a Montessori school, so while there is exposure to specific concepts and practice of specific skills, they do not set out a specific list of goals for each child at the beginning of the year.
On parent education classes: I don't recall that Copper Beech has held any 'Parent Education Classes' I could be wrong about this. However, they provide in the beginning of the year an written overview of the Montessori approach, as well as provide a reading list for further study. During the year they provide a news letter which discusses the Montessori approach as specifically practiced in your child's classroom. They also provide the 'PEN' - Parent Education Newsletter for Montessori families on their website.
Developing better at home: I'm also not sure that I understand specifically what this question is getting at, but we frequently receive info in our mailboxes and in newsletters about different Montessori related classes and materials that we may want for our children.
Separation: My eldest daughter had a great deal of trouble with the transition to school (and does with transitions in general). They were extremely kind and supportive for her. She needed quite a lot of encouragement and care and she definitely received it. Her teachers were also very helpful in helping me out in drop off.
School refefrals: I do not recall that Copper Beech had any formal recommendations for next steps in schooling. They did host several 'West Zone' Parents meetings to introduce parents to the Boston Public School System which were very helpful.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.2) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Parents counsel
Parent #2
I'm not really sure that I fully understand the question, so while my husband and I do not actively sit on boards, there is a parent-teacher council and there are many parent-sponsored events. Fundraising for a local children's hospital charity is done annually through a school-wide 'trik-a-thon'.
Parent #3
A very friendly, welcoming community, but no formal organization of activities.
Parent #4
Just general meetings during school time
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teachers are always very accessible at Copper Beech. They are always willing to discuss my children both formally and informally.
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