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Cedar Park, TX
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Telephone: (512) 258-5292 · Website: www.goddardschool.com/Schools/Cedar-Park-TX/schools.gspx
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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Director's Comments
School Owners, Directors and teachers are available to families every day. They seek input regarding the needs of each child, feedback concerning activities and innovative suggestions or observations.
Commitment to family and community is characteristic of Goddard School Owners and their teachers. They participate in local sponsorship and charitable Good Deeds, both local and beyond. Children learn about the significance of giving and being a part of their community.
Separation
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
Strategy discussion with parents, perodic on-site educational seminars facilitated by professional therapist & other resources.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
They have monthly events we can participate in and I especially like the parent's night out done monthly.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) |
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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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