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San Francisco, CA
Stepping Stones Preschool
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neighborhood: Inner Sunset · Telephone: (415) 665-4189 · Website: www.steppingstonessf.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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school is a year-round school so it can be difficult for parents answering the questions to think in terms of beginning/end of school year. Also, if your child has not reached the age to consider kindergarten, the question for kindergarten does not provide the ability to state 'don't know' or 'not applicable' or 'not there yet...'
Parent #2
there is very little of this
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Have a list serve to share information, photos, etc. Act as references for those considering applying to the school.
Parent #2
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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Parent #1
School web site
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