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Austin, TX
All Austin Cooperative Nursery
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Telephone: (512) 454-5315 · Website: www.allaustincoop.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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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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
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school itself doesn't provide tips on kindergartens, for example, but the Yahoo groups, both school- and class-wide, are invaluable resources for referrals and asking questions. My son has flourished at the co-op. For me, teachers strike just the right balance between letting children be themselves and pursue their interests against maintaining order and gentle guidance.
Parent #2
This is a co-op, so parents are expected to volunteer in the classroom as an assistant to the teacher on average about once a month. This is in addition to other jobs at the school expected of you. There is a high level of involvement in the school. Each classroom has a 'room parent' responsible for the classroom families' social activities. The amount of coordinated outside activity is dependant on the 'room parent'
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 not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) |
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Parents:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Donations are encouraged but not required.
Parent #2
We have made many friends through the school.
Parent #3
Encourages summer playdates
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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