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Chicago, IL
Augustus H. Burley School
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neighborhood: West Lakeview · Telephone: (773) 534-5475 · Website: www.burley.cps.k12.il.us
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) | 
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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 drop off and pick up their children, so there are frequent opportunities for informal teacher-parent and parent-parent interaction. Regular conferences are scheduled with every parent each semester. Newsletters are sent home every month, and teachers and parents communincate by phone and email.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The best part of the Burley pre-school classroom is the teachers. They are warm, friendly, enthusiastic and very caring with my son.
Parent #2
I don't feel our preschool looks deeply at each child and what their individual skills or needs are. My daughter often complains of being bored in school---and the activities don't vary.
Parent #3
I did not complete the end of the year questions as we have not yet completed our first year and I am unsure as to what happens at the end of the year. It's also hard for me to evaluate the separation process as this was not a big challenge for my child...but, it is helpful that parents are always welcome in the morning to stay as little or as long as they like. Also, the staff (teacher and 2 assistants) are very loving and freely dole out hugs as needed.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.6) |
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Parents:
- 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)
- Encourage play dates out of school
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teacher welcomes parents at all times.
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