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San Francisco, CA
JCC- Brotherhood Way Preschool
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neighborhood: Stonestown · Telephone: (415) 333-4289 · Website: www.jccsf.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) | 
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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
We have Parent/teacher conferences in the fall and spring. We hold parent/teacher nights, the number vary with each school year. Parent education classes are given through our main JCC.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Director's Comments
We have a parent night for new parents the week before school begins. A parent is encouraged to stay for a few minutes or longer, and this will be determined by the needs of the child. We often have parents in the parking lot the first two weeks with their cell phone. They are encouraged to give us a call to see how they are doing. We take photos of the child playing during the day, for often when we tell the parent they are fine--we are not believed. Photos speak volumes. It is rare a parent needs to stay any time after 2 weeks.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This is a tremendously warm school, with supportive teachers and an ongoing communication, in newsletters and in courses, on Jewish education, on child-rearing issues and on motherhood. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in the Reggio approach to learning.
Parent #2
This is my sons first year, so I do not know how the JCC handles end of year stuff
Parent #3
Parents are forbidden to drop in and discouraged to be part of the classroom.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.8) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Receive newsletters
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- 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
Are involved in the parents association.
Parent #2
Volunteer in general.
Parent #3
Now has a yahoo group open to all parents and staff of the preschool
Parent #4
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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The JCC does an excellent job of keeping the parents updated and involved.
Parent #2
Director discourages communication
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