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Pasadena, CA
Sunrise Preschool
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neighborhood: Northeast Pasadena · Telephone: (626) 351-9899 · Website: www.info@paznaz.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) | 
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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 (4.2) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
The child and parent may visit the school several times prior to the start of school. Extra staff is on hand to assist children with separation issues.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Although the school does not have a specific parent board, many parents form friendships during the drop off and pick up periods. The school also invites parents to join in bible study sessions that Pasadena Nazarene Church has with free day care for siblings on Tuesday mornings.
Parent #2
Sunrise is not a parent participation pre-school by design. However, it does many things well.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Are asked to provide snacks at least once a month as well as on special holiday parties.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Daily the teacher posts a note with the projects and curriculum that they have worked on.
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