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Chicago, IL
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
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neighborhood: West Lakeview · Telephone: (773) 348-4629 · Website: www.alphonsusacademy.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) | 
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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 (4.2) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Our daughter loved St. Alphonsus and unforunately could only stay one year because she had an older sister already attending a different school in Chicago that did not start until the 4-5 year. So Alphonsus was her 3-4 year. The teachers were extremely sensitive and caring. The school community is very tight and at the same time welcoming.
Parent #2
I'm not familiar with all of the schools' separation-anxiety efforts, as my children have not had significant issues with separation.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.7) |
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Parents:
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- 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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The parent community that we met (which was mostly other preschool parents) were very accessible, social and friendly. A very nice 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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Weekly printed letter from teacher on class activities
Parent #2
Also, regular printed updates created by the teachers.
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