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Arlington, VA
Arlington Unitarian Co-op
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Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (703) 892-3878 · Website: www.aucpva.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) | 
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I feel very connected to my children's teachers and feel that we can communicate any concerns or triumphs with each other daily.
Parent #2
Parents are very knowledgeable about what happens in the classroom because they coop once or twice a month. We know the teachers, the curriculum, and our child's friends. Separation issues are handled well, with extra parents in the classroom as the year begins. There are also summer playdates and a September meet-and-greet session just for kids.
Parent #3
suggested specific books and techniques regarding seperation. after 2 classes, my daughter was running to the classroom. (her first day was spent being held by the teacher and other adults in the classroom. The teacher was responsive to us and worked with us in improving the "seperation" a fabulous transition and exceeded my expectation
Parent #4
Our preschool is play-based & thus doesn't have specific developmental goals. That being said, we do get feedback on the progress our children are making. We also do have goals of teaching our children how to be independent, how to get along with others, solve conflicts, be creative, etc. We also have conferences where we get written info on our child's progress, as well as updates from the teacher throughout the year. We also work in the classrooms so we can see how our child interacts and where he or she might need guidance.
Parent #5
The school also worked with parents before school started to help PARENTS with the separation anxiety!
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.8) |
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Parents:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- 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
- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents
Parent #2
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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
Monthly update to class from teacher
Parent #2
In class conversations with parent co-opers
Parent #3
Daily notes about what happened during class time
Parent #4
Co-oping brings parents into the classroom regularly
Parent #5
In classroom co-oping experience
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