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Arcadia, CA
Arcadia Friends Community Church Preschl
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Telephone: (626) 445-7825 · Website: arcadiafriendspreschool.com/
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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Director's Comments
We offer a monthly newsletter which includes parenting tips and program information. Our school has an "Open Door" policy and encourages communication between school and home. Parent information on local events and area schools is available in the office and distributed to those interested. We encourage "One-on-One" communication with parents and staff.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classrooms early on
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Director's Comments
We encourage parents to come into the classroom and spend a pre-determined amount of time with their child. The parent then notifies the teacher that they are leaving. The teacher will then offer comfort and engage the child in the classroom activities. Parents are encouraged to call is they have concern about how their child is handling the separation.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Receive newsletters
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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