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Oak Park, IL
Alcuin Montessori School
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Telephone: (708) 366-1882 · Website: www.alcuin.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
Alcuin provides ongoing communication with parents starting with informational coffees and school tours for prospective families, parent education throughout the year (including the Montessori Journey which allows parents to experience materials as their child would), weekly bulletins and a monthly newsletter, parent conferences and parent observation in classrooms and ongoing communication with teachers as needed.
Separation
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's Comments
Alcuin provides a transition program at the start of each school year for children new to the school with smaller groups to allow children to acclimate to the classroom. During these shorter sessions parents are welcome to meet together (coffee provided!) while these shorter sessions take place. Teachers will keep in touch with parents and discuss strategies if issues arise during the year.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Phone Calls
- Two or More Regular Conferences
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