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Newton, MA
Preschool Experience
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Telephone: (617) 964-6749 · Website: www.thepreschoolexperience.org
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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Home visits by teachers
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The Preschool Experience staff knew that my children would be going to a public school, but if I had been looking at private schools they would have been extremely willing to help identify schools best suited for my children and help in securing a slot.
Parent #2
It is difficult to talk about the end of the year because it's our 1st year in this preschool and we're discovering everything ! The meeting at home was very helpful for the separation time.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
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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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