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Austin, TX
Country Home Learning Center (South)
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Telephone: (512) 288-8220 · Website: www.countryhomelearningce...
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.4) |
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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
Teacher talking directly to parent; General Newsletter; Parent/Teacher conferences 1 a yearWe do not advise on a child' readiness for Kindergarten but point out strengths areas for development for child.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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Director's Comments
Extra activities and extra attention from teacher More hands on things to keep them preoccupied
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
N/A
Parent #2
Also, Country Home did a fantastic job of giving me detailed feedback on how my daughter did in school on numerous subjects from recognizing letters/numbers, social skills, gross motor, etc.
Parent #3
I answered "abbreviated schedule at start of school year" in reseponse to how the school handles start of preschool separation ONLY because "none of the above" wasn't listed as an option. Children visit their new classrooms a couple of times before starting, but that's the only thing the school does to help with transition. When a child is starting in a new class, there aren't any extra measures taken. Often, the child's new teacher doesn't even introduce herself. If your child is having a hard time separating from you, some of the teachers don't step in to help out. I have had to ask teachers to help me with my child so I can leave the room more than once. It's basically sink or swim for your child.
Parent #4
This is a large daycare with no real parent community. It would be nice to see something like this formed, but currently there is nothing in the works.
Parent #5
There was no attempt to meet with the parents as my child started the school and no parent community at all.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.6) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
None
Parent #2
These are not available
Parent #3
None
Parent #4
Parents are from a large area and communicate with each other as they feel friendly with others that they meet.
Parent #5
Nothing!
Parent #6
There was not a parent community
Parent #7
County Home (South) does not have a cohesive parent group outside of the school but as the school is in the middle of our neighborhood and community, we often play sports and do other activities outside of school which allows us to get to know the other parents better.
Parent #8
There is no parent community. Country Home does nothing to faciliate interaction between parents.
Parent #9
None
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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