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Plymouth, MI
New Morning School
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Telephone: (734) 420-3331 · Website: www.newmorningschool.com
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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
New Morning is a co-operative school. Parents play an integral part in the classroom. While New Morning does not outline specific learning goals at the preschool level, they are an academic preschool that presents a variety of ideas and subjects to the students with an emphasis on 123s and ABCs. Each child is allowed to find their own strengths and encouraged to work in that area promoting self confidence and independence.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise More >
- Sit on the board of trustees
- 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
Pairs old parents with new parents
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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