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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Free Space
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neighborhood: Park Slope · Telephone: (718) 965-3135 · Website: www.brooklynfreespace.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) | 
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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
We hold parent/teacher conferences twice per semester, notes are sent to parents, postings on bulletin boards, phone calls, general meetings, annual events/get togethers.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Parents in classroom early on
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Home visits by teachers
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Director's Comments
Our younger groups begins with a staggered start. Parents or caregivers are required to stay with their child. We have 3 days for adjustment. The parent leaves the classroom for a short period of time.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.8) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- 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
Since the school is a cooperative, parents are VERY involved with the school, the teachers and each other.
Parent #2
Participate in general parents' meetings and serve on committees.
Parent #3
Brooklyn free space is a cooperative preschool where all parents have a role to help with the school, whether it is fundraising, maintenance, etc.
Parent #4
Brooklyn free space is a cooperative preschool where we all as parents have a role to help with the school, whether it is fundraising, maintenance, etc.
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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