Seattle, WA
Discovery Montessori School
neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia · Telephone: (206) 282-3848
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) | 
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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
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 (4.8) |
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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 settting.
Parent-Teacher communication supports success.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.8) |
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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
- 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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