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Coppell, TX
Stringfellow School

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

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Telephone: (972) 393-0698  · Website: www.stringfellowschool.org

• 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 (4.4)
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 (4.6)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Home visits by teachers

- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

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Director's Comments

We have "Meet the Teacher" before the first day of school. This is where the parents and children come and visit with the teachers and familiarize themselves with the classroom. We also have aides available the first week of school to assist with preschool separation. Our 4 and 5 year old teachers also schedule home visits before school starts.

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Regarding the end of year questions, I cannot state with certainty what is done since this is my child's first year in the pre-school program. The beginning of the year orientation was more than adequate for my child, and conferences are held towards the end of the school year.

Parent #2
Parents are partners in the education of their children.

Parent #3
Since my child is a preschooler, we are welcome to come to the school, but due to the age of the children and how they can easily get upset at seeing parents, we are encouraged to just peak through the classroom window! Also, since this is my first year at Stringfellow, I can not answer the 'end of the year' assessment questions, yet! The parent/teacher meetings have been over the phone or in person when picking up the 2 year olds. I'm sure once the children are older, there are official parent/teacher conferences...but not for my toddler.

Parent #4
Only two conferences - otherwise no feed-back unless requested

Parent #5
There is an open policy between the parents and teachers as well as the administrators. It is a big family.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.6)

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

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Are allowed to substitute teach and/or volunteer in many ways.

Parent #2
Most parental sharing of information is done on the playground after pick up.

Parent #3
Hosts school functions (ie: fall festival and spring carnival) on school grounds in the evening

Parent #4
Has family picnics at the school two times a year

Parent #5
The parents are very close, although there is no specific parent community that I am aware of

Parent #6
As my child gets older, the other answers may pertain, but not to my 2 year old!

Parent #7
None of the above

Parent #8
Sends emails frequently to inform and remind of the upcoming events

Parent #9
None

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The teacher is always open to discussing your child with you. They do request that you contack them at a time other than dropoff/pickup so that they can better focus on answering any questions you may have. Dropoff/Pickup is very busy and the teacher may not have the time you deserve.

Parent #2
Can meet with the teacher at any given date as I request.

Parent #3
Monthly class newsletters and daily class updates in the individual child's folder

Parent #4
Class newsletter

Parent #5
Our teacher is so available. She even gave us her cell phone at the beginning of the year.

Parent #6
Only two conferences per year