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Pasadena, CA
Fair Oaks Preschool
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neighborhood: Southwest Pasadena · Telephone: (626) 229-9957 · Website: fairoakspreschool.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) | 
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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 have 2 parent-teacher conferences a year, daily notes, emails, newsletters, parent orientation, parent workshops, and a family BBQ.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
The parent and child are encourage to visit the Center prior to their child's start date. The Lead Teacher in the child's new classroom will contact the family to arrange the transition visit. The Lead Teacher works with the families on different strategies to enable their child to be successful in this process. Of course, parent's may also call the Center to inquire about their child and parent's are always welcome at the Center.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
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Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Parents:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- 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)
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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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