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San Francisco, CA
Gate & Bridges Preschool

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Inner Sunset ·  Telephone: (415) 664-3005  · Website: www.idc-gatesbridges.org

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Four Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences
Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year
Four Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year
Four Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools
Five Stars

source: This information was provided by parents

Director's Comments

We have a variety of home-school connection avenues such as: a book-borrowing program; occupations and hobbies presentations by parents; the afternoon snack program; parents may also serve on a board of directors.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.5)
Four And Half Stars

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Home visits by teachers

- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

- Small group sessions

- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
An excellent preschool with teachers who have been around for 10-20 years. They are invested and dedicated.

Parent #2
The school is very flexible in handling the separation process. They assist in identifying what makes the separation process easier. It is a year round school so the process only has to be undertaken when the child first starts school.

Parent #3
monthly newsletters, parent participation encouraged, daily communication

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.9)
Three and Half Stars

Parents:

- 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

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

- Pair "old" parents with "new" parents

- Encourage play dates out of school

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

source:This information was provided by parents

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Participate in the curriculum.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- 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
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