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St Petersburg, FL
St Vincent's Episcopal Preschool
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Telephone: (727) 321-0563
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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Director's Comments
We are engaged with a Family Involvement Program. The Director attends monthly meetings and networks with other Directors for exciting new ideas. We do family spaghetti dinners, pancake & PJ's Day, Parent Appreciation Breakfast, Open House, and Parent/Teacher meetings. We have an open door policy and encourage feedback. All children receive a daily note along with newsletters. The Director calls families to brag about super behavior and accomplishments.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
Parents are encouraged to never sneak away. If the child has seperation anxiety, we develop a routine of using the restroom, or reading a book before a hug and a kiss goodbye. Parents smile and if they need to they are welcome to sit with me in my office to cry, talk, or just relax. The child will calm down and the parent becomes aware first hand.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I was encouraged not to sneak away on the first day by the Director. I was encouraged to say goodbuy, give a hug & say " I will be back at the end of the day." It was hard, but it helped my daughter trust me & the staff.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) |
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
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