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Austin, TX
Habibi's Hutch Preschool
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Telephone: (512) 478-7775 · Website: www.habibishutch.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.2) | 
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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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Director's Comments
The most important way that we connect with parents is through everyday conversation before and after school. Our staff is always available to the parents to discuss the child's successes and the parent's concerns. We also have newsletters and formal conferences.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's Comments
We help the children deal with their emotions directly as opposed to distracting them from their feelings.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Habibi's does not stress ABC's and knowing their numbers etc...instead this school treats the kids as people who are perfect and great where they are at this point in their lives,not 'future' anythings!
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Receive newsletters
- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Feel like part of a family/community. Less of the normal parent/teacher gap.
Parent #2
Active listserv
Parent #3
List serve and generally chatty and friendly vibe in the school
Parent #4
Participates in a parent listserv
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
Preschool listserv
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