Seattle, WA
Experimental Education Unit

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
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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Savvy Source's Comments

EEU Family Programs

Parents and other family members have access to support services, such as counseling and training in how to supplement their children's education in the home. There is also a parent support and education network, a monthly meeting which provides speakers and a support network for all parents. The Infant/Toddler program has a program specifically for fathers.

EEU Parent Support and Education Network

The network is a group of parents who have been meeting monthly with the intention of carrying on meaningful and satisfying conversations about what it's like to be a parent of a young child. The group is supportive not only of the commonality that EEU parents bring to the meeting, but also of the diversity and uniqueness that is always present. The evening is split into two sessions. The first part is a discussion around a particular topic chosen by families and the second part is a socializing/support time. Childcare is provided. Flyers will be sent home informing parents of the meeting times and locations as they are scheduled. All EEU parents are warmly invited to attend.

EEU Father's Evening

This is a time for Dad's to come and "PLAY"! Since many Dads are not able to come to the morning sessions, this time was designed to "show off" what their children have been learning at the playgroups and to answer any questions that might need to be addressed. In addition, it is a time to participate in a support group with other fathers. During this portion of the evening, free child care is offered by professionals that interact with your child in play group. These evenings are offered once a month and are now offered to all of the dads with children enrolled in the Infant Toddler Program.

Parent Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer to assist in your child's classroom on a regular basis, your child's teacher will be happy to hear from you. Also, if you would prefer to assist in a classroom other than your child's, please call Jennifer Annable (543-4011) to make arrangements.

(excerpted from school website)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- 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)

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