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San Francisco, CA
Haight-Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School
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neighborhood: Cole Valley · Telephone: (415) 661-9204
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.3) | 
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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
I do a curriculum workshop at the beginning of the year for all new parents to educate them about appropriate expectations for preschool children and to explain our approach to early childhood education (developmental rather than academic). I'm available every day for parents to express their concerns about their children. We have a group discussion at the beginning of our monthly general meeting where we address the kids' developmental concerns. During the year we have several guest speakers at our meetings who address specific concerns about kids. I also have parent/teacher conferences.Parents with older kids in elementary school share their experiences at various schools.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
We encourage parents to stay as many mornings with their children as is required to help the kids and parents feel comfortable and safe at school. If a parent needs help separating (clingy child), I or a working parent the child is comfortable with will hold the child and try to engage the child in a fun activity (an activity the child enjoys). Separation objects from home are sometimes helpful. If a child is inconsolable, the parent is notified.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The sense of community that is formed is very strong. Our families are very connected both at school and at home. Alumni visit the school each year for an annual Halloween party and at other times too.
Parent #2
Parent -run coops are the ultimate in 'home-school' connection-- I feel my daughter has a second home now!
Parent #3
HACNS includes parents in every aspect of the children's preschool experience. While a play-based program, it is so enriching for the preschool age set that they go on to kindergarten ready to learn and absorb their experiences.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.3) |
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Parents:
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- Sit on the board of trustees
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are required to make donations ourselves
- 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
Hold other jobs (maintenance, shopping, librarian, archivist, treasurer, etc.).
Parent #2
Do one parent workday caring for the children a week-- prepare snacks for the kids and other working adults once a month!
Parent #3
Sits on the board of cooperative nursery schools and exchanges ideas with other coop nursery schools
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
We are a cooperative preschool, so all parents work at the school 1 day per week. We have a lot of contact with the teacher during our teaching days.
Parent #2
Issues related to specific children are brought up by the teacher at the monthly parent participation meetings.
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