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Chicago, IL
Drummond Montessori School
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neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park · Telephone: (773) 534-4120 · Website: www.drummondschool.org
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
Our teachers and the director sponsor several opportunities through out the year to come to parent nights where we explain our curriculum in greater detail.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The entire community is very open and committed to whatever is best for the children. Parents, teachers and staff are all great. Many opportunities for parents to help.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- 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
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