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Austin, TX
Crestview United Methodist Preschool
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Telephone: (512) 451-9665 · Website: crestviewumc.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) | 
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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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Savvy Source's Comments
The CUMP Parent Group was formed in Spring 2004. It is CUMP's version of a PTA. Its mission is to provide support to the preschool staff and parents through parental participation and education. The group's goals shall generally include support of classroom activities, director, staff, children, and parents. The CUMP parent group is open to all parents of enrolled students. Meetings are held about once a month. Participation is on a voluntary basis. No dues or fees are required for membership.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My daughter started in the middle of the fall, and during her second year all the children were returning students, so we did not experience any policies related to separation. However, the school has an open-door policy and welcomed/encouraged me to bring my daughter for gradually increasing periods of time at first (2 hrs, 3 hrs, 4 hrs). She never cried. When children find it difficult to separate, I think the teachers generally work with the parent to find out the best/preferred way of dealing.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Parents committee with the Director bi-monthly and yahoo group
Parent #2
Teacher sends monthly email update to class parents as a group
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