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San Francisco, CA
Grace Fountain Preschool
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neighborhood: Inner Richmond · Telephone: (415) 668-0188
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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
Our school has an individual meeting at the beginning of the year with the family. We also have individual parent-teacher meeting with our families once a year.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
We have pre-entry meetings with the parents at the school.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
In general, we are very pleased with the curriculum Grace Fountain offered our children. All the teachers are always very helpful in addressing any questions/ comments/concerns we have. We would highly recommend Grace Fountain.
Parent #2
As a mother of Twins, I was very happy that the separation process went well.
Parent #3
My son transitioned from a Day care to a preschool. There was very little separation issues.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.7) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The children go on field trips but we are not required to go. They have a terrific staff/adult ratio to the kids so I do not feel that it is necessary for me to go any more.
Parent #2
We discuss things informally when we pick up or drop off our kids. We get invited to birthday parties.
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
They are extremely approachable and always letting me know immediately about anything. Even when not asked they will share what my child did that day (especially if he was particularly enthusiastic or concerned about something) when I pick him up. Also, if I have a parenting type question I can always ask them.
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