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Chicago, IL
Burr Elementary
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neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park · Telephone: (773) 534-4090 · Website: www.burrschool.org/preschool
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) | 
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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
*Monthly newsletters with parent tips.
*Monthly parents and preschoolers workshops.
*Mandatory parent conferences (November and April) as well as by appointment when necessary.
*Written report of student progress (January and June).
*Family Reading Night (November)
*Field Trips
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
When school starts in the fall we do our best to phase the students in by bringing in 3 - 5 new students each day. When a child is having a hard time separating we allow the parent to work with us to determine what strategy is best for their child.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
We couldn't be happier with the amount of time and attention we're given to assist us in understanding/participating in our childs education.
Parent #2
The principal, assistant principal, teachers, office staff, security personel and all the school staff have exellent communication with parents and students. It's wonderful how polite and respectful every person working in Burr school is, such example has a very positive impact on the students who's behavior is to admire. This school has a very safe enviroment in which I'm sure, that my children are going to be cared for as if I was present. Thank you.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.2) |
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Parents:
- Go on field trips
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Attend very frequent in-classroom 'workshops' of play/projects with the kids.
Parent #2
Participate on other areas when possible if our jobs allow it
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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The staff is tremendously available to us as parents. As parents, we are free to set up a formal sit-down (in addition to the regularly scheduled ones), and we often spend a few minute after school as well.
Parent #2
Teachers verbal communication had been exellent on communicationg any news or concerns of school or students
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