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San Francisco, CA
Gate & Bridges Preschool
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neighborhood: Inner Sunset · Telephone: (415) 664-3005 · Website: www.idc-gatesbridges.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) | 
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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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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) |
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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) |
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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.)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Participate in the curriculum.
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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
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