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Wyoming, MI
Southwest Cooperative Preschool
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Telephone: (616) 538-6735 · Website: swcp.shutterfly.com/
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
Director/Teacher has parent teacher conferences 2x a year. Teacher is available after school to discuss concerns parents maybe having. Educational information and resources are sent home to assist the parent with how to teach and encourage educational growth with their child. Parenting education is also provided through speakers at parent meetings. Open houses are held 2-3 times per year in April, June and August. Parent meeting are held 4-5 times during the school year. Our school participate in a spring/summer parade for kids. This school is very parent/child involved.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
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Director's Comments
The first day of school is a half an hour shorter than normal and is very informal with explaining where everything is and what the school rules are. Parents are encouraged to have someone the child knows with them for this first day of school. After this parents are welcome to be observers in the classroom (open door policy) although the school door is kept locked during school hours for safety. The teacher works with children and parents individually if further assistance with separation-anxiety is needed.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Parents are welcome to visit the school anytime that they so choose, but the building is locked during schools hours for the safety of the children.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Parents:
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- 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)
- Encourage play dates out of school
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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
Very accessible teacher
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