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Dallas, TX
Dallas Cooperative Preschool
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neighborhood: North Dallas · Telephone: (214) 352-8702 · Website: www.dallascooperativepres...
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) | 
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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
Since we are a parent cooperative, parents are in the classroom on a regular basis. We conference informally on a daily basis. We have 2 formal conferences in January and April. We have 5 parent-teacher meetings during the year. We have an Open House in August. Parents receive a set of goals for the year. We publish a monthly newsletter to keep parents up to date on activities at school. The lines of communication are always open. We are here for you and your children.We have parent-teacher conferences in January and April. We have a round table discussion with Kindergarten teachers for a Parent Education meeting in January.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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 have an Open House. We have abbreviated hours the first week of school. We have small groups according to age.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The separation process was the main reason I looked into a cooperative preschool. We had been to another local school where I was told that I was a hindrance to the separation process and that I shouldn't come into the classroom to drop off my son. I stood outside the classroom for 15 minutes listening to him cry his eyes out. I couldn't take it, and I didn't appreciate the cold way that I was handled by the Director. The Dallas Cooperative Preschool is such a loving, warm learning environment that I was immediately drawn to this school. The Director takes as much time as necessary to help the children acclimate to the separation and has some wonderful techniques to make them comfortable. I can't say enough good things about how my son has developed into an independent little guy, able to separate from me without issue, because of the Dallas Cooperative Preschool.
Parent #2
The school is a true cooperative school. Each parent is asked to provide a snack one day throughout the month. On that day the parent is encouraged to stay and be an active part of the class. It is also the student's special day and fun all around. Being there all day and talking with the teachers is like an all-day parent-teacher conference as the teacher discusses your child's behaviors in each area.
Parent #3
If you have a very reserved child, the Dallas Cooperative preschool is a great environment for them. They are very open about having parents stay that may have shy children. They are all about what is best for the child and I cannot say enough good things about this preschool. Parental involvement is encouraged and you make a lot of great friends in the process!
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.8) |
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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
- Receive newsletters
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Since this is a cooperative preschool, as parents, we are able to spend a great deal of time in the classroom, which my son just loves and I get to see first hand how he participates and what he is learning.
Parent #2
One of the strongest parts of this school is the open atmosphere during drop-off and pick-up. This is where I get a chance to get to know other parents, especially the parents of children my son enjoys playing with. I also have learned a great deal about the community from these 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
Regular parent 'serving days'. This school is a cooperative, so parents volunteer in the classroom about one day per month.
Parent #2
This is such an open school, that no matter at what time (day or night) if I needed to contact the director (my son's teacher) about a concern, I would feel comfortable doing so.
Parent #3
The Dallas Coop is a parent-driven school. There is a philosophy of 'hands-on' learning - bringing parents into the classroom daily.
Parent #4
In addition to every else I checked, we had monthly parent meetings to go over new curriculum and parent involvement
Parent #5
As a cooperative school the parents are invited into the classroom at least monthly to participate and share in the learning experience.
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