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Austin, TX
Children's Courtyard (N. Mopac)
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Telephone: (512) 339-0727 · Website: www.childrenscourtyard.com/
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) | 
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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
We conduct formal Parent/Teacher conferences twice a year and informaal conferences are conducted as needs. We also distribute monthly newsletters to parents.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (2.5) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
We have an open house and encourage parents to visit classrooms. We offer a free day for parents/children to try out our school.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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