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Allegany, NY
Sonshine Christian Nursery School
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Telephone: (716) 373-3799
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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (2.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Sonshine does a remarkable job with everything. The staff have put numerous children through this school/program.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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