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Austin, TX
Gethsemane Lutheran Children's Center
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Telephone: (512) 339-6335 · Website: www.glcmchildcare.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) | 
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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 (4.7) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Gethsemane Lutheran is an all-day school for ages newborn to pre-K, so it is not just for pre-school age children. Our parent involvement is somewhat limited because we are almost all full-time working parents, so have limited time and resources for being hands-on at the school. That being said, many of the parents participate in fundraisers, and some serve on the Advisory Board.
Parent #2
We had no issues with the preschool separation process so I am not sure how that is dealt with. Our daughter is more upset to leave school than to be dropped off.
Parent #3
although it was hard for the child, the teacher gave specific advice to those dropping him off and was loving and attentive while child adjusted
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.3) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Sit on the Parent Advisory Board, along with church and community members.
Parent #2
None of the above
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
Any communication type seems to be acceptable
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