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Richardson, TX
Arapaho United Methodist Day School
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Telephone: (972)-231-1005 ext. 15 · Website: www.arapaho-umc.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) | 
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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
Parents are invited to a Parent Orientation prior to the beginning of each school year. In addition, they may bring their children for a school visit the week before classes begin. During the year, parents or teachers may initiate conferences as needed, but we have regularly scheduled conferences in November and April. We issue a monthly newsletter and include a special parent page with tips and activity suggestions. We also have a parents' library from which parents may borrow books on parenting issues, development, discipline, etc.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
The August school visits are very beneficial in helping the children have a smooth beginning to their school year. Parents are encouraged to be very positive about the experience and to deliver their children to their classrooms and make a loving departure. The director will help as needed if a child is having a difficult time separating. Parents may stay in the building as along as they feel the need, but are encouraged to let the teacher bond with the child and to help them with the transition into the class.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Our parent group has just begun a 'networking board' to share relevant information, i.e. - babysitters
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.4) |
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Parents:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- 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
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Substitute teach
Parent #2
Holds several activities at the school throughout the school year.
Parent #3
Most activities are centered within school community.
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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