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San Diego, CA
Beth Am Preschool

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Carmel Valley ·  Telephone: (858) 481-2893  · Website: www.betham.com/preschool.html

• Summary
• General Info
• School Philosophy
  & Day-in-the-Life
• Curriculum &
  Teaching Approach
• Quality of
  Teaching
• Home/School
  Connection
• Discipline,
  Health & Safety
• Ages, Schedule
  & Tuition
• Application &
  Admissions
• Kindergarten
  Placement&Tips

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.0)
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

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Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

- Small group sessions

- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school does a great job of keeping parents informed of the happenings in each classroom: via weekly newsletters from each class as well as a general school newsletter! Although they say that we are welcome to come visit, I do not see many parents doing so. I get the sense that they say it's okay, but they don't really encourage it.

Parent #2
Re: advice on kindergarten - I've not hit the end of the relevant school year yet so can't say what they'll offer. Re: pre-school separation - none of the answers are applicable. The classroom teachers worked with each family as needed depending on what happened with the child. In our case, for the first year only (the question doesn't break this out in terms of what year) the teachers embraced my child until she was comfortable in a warm manner and encouraged me to let them ease her in rather than have me in the room for extended periods of time. Again the separation process question isn't broken into what year so since it's not relevant at all for the last year but very relevant for the first year she was there I didn't know how to answer.

Parent #3
We are a non-Jewish family attending a Judaic program. We chose this school because of the warmth of the teachers and the wonderful program. The parents (particularly the room parents last year) have been amazingly warm in reaching out to us and explaining the traditions and holidays. The teachers also took time to make us feel comfortable.

Parent #4
I am welcome anytime but there are specific times when I am encouraged to come.

Parent #5
My son had bad separation anxiety the first few weeks of school. My son's teacher was AMAZING!! She encouraged me to stay as long as needed and also encouraged slightly shorter days in the beginning. She emphasized that she always wanted him to leave school on a good note, not screaming or exhausted from the day, so we did a few shortened days in the beginning. She also encouraged us to come slightly late for drop-off so the other children would be engaged in the morning activities and she could devote her time completely to him. It only took two weeks and he completely adores his teacher and school now. I was impressed with our teacher's committment to making sure my son got what he needed to have a good 1st experience with school.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.7)

Parents:

- 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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Modes of Communication Between School and Home

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
December progress report meeting