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San Francisco, CA
Friends of Saint Francis Childcare Center
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neighborhood: Noe Valley · Telephone: (415) 861-1818
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) | 
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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 (4.6) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Very diverse environmental single parents, adoptive parents, all ethnicities & incomes, queer parents, ages, languages, etc. sees their role as strengthening families
Parent #2
It's a great school that is year-round!
General Parent Education
-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.2) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- 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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Foster Grandparents; General Vision & Dental Checkups.
Parent #2
There are a lot of other ways to build community at FSF.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- 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
Bi-monthly family events at school
Parent #2
One meeting a year, but you can easily set up more or meet with the teacher if you request. They also have a professional psychologist who meets with the kids and evaluates them for appropriate development, etc. and who you can meet with (for free) to get advice on child rearing.
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