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San Antonio, TX
Acorn School for Young Children
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Telephone: (210) 826-8804 · Website: groups.msn.com/theacron
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) | 
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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 (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Home visits by teachers
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The information above regarding what learning goals are accomplished by the end of the school year is a guess as we have not completed a full school year yet. The teachers are very perceptive about learning milestones by age and discuss openly whenever the parent inquires.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does conduct parent education classes
-This preschool potentially connects parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- 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)
- Pair "old" parents with "new" parents
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Communication is very open and encouraged. Parents are encouraged to do whatever they feel is necessary to be comfortable with the school. This school is the best I have seen at parent teacher communication.
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