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New York, NY
Academy of St. Joseph
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Telephone: (212) 243-5420 · Website: www.academyofsaintjoseph.org
Home-School Connection
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Very thorough.
Parent #2
I could not imagine a better home-school connection. There is so much communication it is priceless! It is a world apart from my friends at other preschools. The teacher puts so much time into both a weekly newsletter, weekly updates to class website (dozens of pictures each week plus explanations of what is happening), emails about special things nearly every week, and available every day during drop off (20 minute window you can hang out in the class) and pick-up, plus at morning assembly you hear what special activities other classes are doing (special projects, field trips, etc.). I felt so very much a part of things even after just a few weeks!
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.8) |
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Parents:
- 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
- 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
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
Class web page
Parent #2
There is a weekly email sent out to the parents of each class as well as a class website
Parent #3
Class website updated weekly
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