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Sierra Madre, CA
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School
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Telephone: (626) 355-1655 · Website: www.smcns.us
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) | 
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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
Parents work regularly in the classroom and have some opportunity to speak with teacher then and/or at drop-off and pickup. One day a month is designated for parent conferences. Each day Director meets with parents working that day for short discussion of parenting issues.We provide information as requested by parents to help them know what is available and what they should consider in making their decision. We gladly provide references as requested.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Parents in classroom early on
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Small group sessions
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
Parents may stay with a child as long as the child needs a parent present.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My child is a poor separator. The school was very supportive of my decision to be present until he felt comfortable with my leaving.
Parent #2
We as parents are required to work in the class room a certain amount of days. For a 3-day schedule it ends up being about twice per month, for a 5-day schedule it is 4 days per month.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.8) |
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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
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
It's a co-op so we are required to donate time, which is a joy. We also need to donate items and time for our two big fundraisers in the fall and spring.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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