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Plano, TX
Children's Garden Montessori Academy
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Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (972) 334-0980 · Website: www.cgmacademy.com
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
Children's Garden Montessori Academy beleives in partnership with parents in educating their child. Through parent educaiton nights, open houses, parent teacher conferences, monthly newsletters and email communications, parents are well informed and involved in their child's education. Online Parent Portal with all updated school related information, monthly activity calendars, annoncements and monthly menus are available for parents.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
Parents are encouraged to visit the school, the child's classroom and meet with the teachers along with the child before starting the program. For very anxious children, flexible options are given to start gradually. Parents are provided with suggestions to ease the anxiety in their child. School had open door policy for parents to visit any time.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
During tour visit the director spent sufficient time in explaining the school's policies and provided opportunity to meet with teachers. Parent references and trail day was also provided upon request.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Receive newsletters
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Not easy
Parent #2
Website collaboration
Parent #3
Online parent portal
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