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Seattle, WA
Bethany Bear's Preschool
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neighborhood: Green Lake/Wallingford · Telephone: (206) 632-1902
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) | 
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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 are very blessed to have 3 of our teachers trained in special needs education. It is a special gift to be able to help parents identify needs their children may have and direct them to services can help them. All our teachers are given enough time with their classes to help individuals excel.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
We work closely with the parents to find out what makes their child most comfortable. Parents are allowed to stay as long as they need to help the child adapt to the new environment. We allow the children to bring anything that will help comfort them.
We want school to be a fun experience, not something to fear.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
1. Parent-teacher meetings will be held in February. 2. Guidance on kindergarten and elementary schools occurs during the parent-teacher conference.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.2) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- 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
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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