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Denver, CO
Paddington Station Inc
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Telephone: (303) 333-9154 · Website: http://www.paddingtonstat...
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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Home visits by teachers
- Parents in classrooms early on
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
At the beginning of the year, there is a home visit, then a playdate at the playground, and then a visit of the classroom. We also get the names and phone numbers of other students in the class during the summer so we can make playdates before the start of school!
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does conduct parent education classes
-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
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Parents:
- 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
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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