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Austin, TX
Mount Olive Lutheran Church Preschool
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Telephone: (512) 288-2330 · Website: http://www.connectwithjes...
Home-School Connection
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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
Parent Teacher conferences twice a year. Daily sheet goes home in all classes except Pre-k giving a report on the child's day. As needed, teachers talk to parents at pick-up, drop-off, etc. We don't advise on which school but on a child's readiness for kindergarten.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Teachers have expectations that those times will be hard for parents and children. Parents are encouraged to stay just for a few minutes and then go to make the process easier. Will call parents if needed to let them know how child is doing.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
There was an ongoing lack of flexibility regarding serving healthier snacks and how children who either could not nap or had trouble napping were handled.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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