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San Francisco, CA
Happy Day Preschool
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neighborhood: Inner Sunset · Telephone: (415) 864-7999
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) | 
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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
We can talk to parents at pick up and drop off. Parents can call at any time.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
Teachers spend more time with new children helping them acclimate to class room. Parents can stay to help child feel comfortable.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school is much more "relaxed" than others in the area I have met with. The seperation process was handled well for my son because they let me stay until he and I felt it was appropriate the 1st 2-3 times he started. After the 3rd time he waved goodbye and said he would not cry. The teachers get to know the kids and they give us direction for when to stay and when to go. Also, they provided a roster at the beginning of the year requesting parents bring in snacks and volunteer in the classroom for special events. They had a parent meeting at the beginning of the year (after the 3rd class) that all were encouraged to attend. This gave us a great foundation for what to expect the entire year. The Parents Gala night was also a fantastic way to meet the staff, meet other parents across all the rooms, and see all the projects our little ones did.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) |
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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