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Seattle, WA
Discovery Montessori School

Four And Half Stars

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

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neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia ·  Telephone: (206) 282-3848  · Website: www.discoverymontessorischool.org

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.7)
Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Four And Half Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences
Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year
Four And Half Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year
Four And Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools
Five Stars

source: This information was provided by parents

Director's Comments

Teachers build communication with parents from the beginning of each child's attendance by means of verbal accounts, home visits, written summaries. We report school experiences and include home activities in our learning process through the child's sharing and parent involvement. Parent-Teacher conferences are held in the spring prior to enrollment for the next year. A room parent supports the communication and involvement for families and Parent Meetings bring together the Parents and Teachers for exchange of ideas.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.9)
Four And Half Stars

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Home visits by teachers

- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

- Small group sessions

- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

- Parents in classroom early on

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Director's Comments

Parent handbook provides cues to parents for a successful start. Family needs for classroom presence are considered individually. Each child is encouraged to make choices of activity and become comfortable and independent in the school setting. Parent-Teacher communication supports success.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.9)
Three and Half Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

source:This information was provided by parents

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

source:This information was provided by parents

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Home visit

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13
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Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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