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Seattle, WA
Global Gardens
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neighborhood: Ravenna/University District/Bryant · Telephone: (206) 860-6112
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (2.7) | 
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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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| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Global Garden has been a wonderful school for my son. We moved here mid year last year and they were very welocming to my son. He fit in right away. The teachers are very loving and involved.
Parent #2
I feel for what I am expecting at this point in time for her education, there is adequate connection.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
None of the above
Parent #2
Parents come into the classroom at drop off and pick up and are very nice and talkative, and teachers encourage carpooling and playdates but don't spend a lot of time building the parent community. But that is fine because I would rather they spend the time focusing on the children.
Parent #3
Our parent community is just getting started.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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