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Alexandria, VA
Blessed Sacrament Grade School & Early Childhood Center
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Telephone: (703) 998-4170 · Website: http://www.blessedsacrame...
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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teachers at the school are very open to parent participation. They are pleased to have parents involved in the classroom, even allowing parents to do special parent-defined (and teacher-approved) activities with the class.
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 (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are required to make donations ourselves
- 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)
- 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
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
A regular conference is scheduled each winter; other conferences are scheduled as needed
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