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Austin, TX
Hawthorne Montessori School
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Telephone: (512) 821-9900 · Website: www.hawthornemontessori.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.6) | 
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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
Monthly newsletter includes classroom updates, a school calendar and the snack menu for the month.
Regular parent events include a variety of social (pot-luck dinners for the whole family) and educational (classroom parent meetings, sign language, CPR) programs.
Conferences are held as children transition into each new level and otherwise twice a year (April and November).
Faculty and director are available by email or phone.
Parents have an e-group for community building outside of school.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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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
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's Comments
Children have a gradual phase-in to school. The time frame varies, based on the needs of the child and the parent.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The head of school says that there is an open door policy but when I or my wife want to take advantage of that I feel that we are discouraged to drop in.
Parent #2
I think the administrator says she wants the home-school connection, but many parents feel the opposite. Asking questions is discouraged, observation was limited, etc. Again, her CLAIMS to have such a connection are very different than the reality. She'd be happier if you just gave her your money at the door and dropped off your kid with no questions.
Parent #3
The Director of the school is very dismissive to the parents and does not allow observations of your child, even when you state concerns. She does not want the parents at the school to see what really goes on.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.8) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
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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
The e-mail is only checked at night. I would like to be able to correspond with my child's teacher during the day and count on a response back before the next day.
Parent #2
Communication is limited despite claims of having "open communication"
Parent #3
Discouraged from communicating with the staff.
Parent #4
E-group
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