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Seattle, WA
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neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Montlake · Telephone: (206) 326-2069 · Website: www.beginningschildcarece...
Home-School Connection
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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
We send out a weekly curriculum for parents to review with their child and encourage them to help their child with homework :).
We also put out a monthly newsletter to keep our families up to date on any changes in the room and other happenings that are going on.
We also have two parent-teacher conferences a year and more as needed.
Teacher are also comfortable setting up phone-conferences on a as needed basis and notes when parents desire those forms of communication.
Separation
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- 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
When a child starts in our classroom we work towards creating a safe and trusting environment for the child and family. We encourage parents to set up a transition schedule (short visits with parents before they officially start). We also encourage the parent to plan short days for the child's during thier first week at school. We also make sure to keep the lines of communication open during a child's first few weeks (via emails or phone calls).
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This preschool is not structured along a specific fall start; it operates year round. Kids 'graduate' in August when they start kindergarten. Most kids have been at Beginnings before entering Preschool (some start in infant care; some join in the toddler room)so the separation process is not usually a big deal - it is more of a transition from one room, set of teachers and friends to the next. Often, thekids already know the teacher and have friends in the class room.
Parent #2
Students in the preschool classrooms usually continue on from the infant and toddler rooms, so most students are not new when they enter the preschool; the school does not specifically run on a 'school year' schedule.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Donations for teacher bonuses are requested, not required
Parent #2
Volunteer occasionally
Parent #3
None
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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